Post Season Awards Announced
September 1, 2016 - Frontier League (FL)
Washington Wild Things News Release
Washington, PA - The Washington Wild Things and their affiliates received three post-season awards for the 2016 season according to Frontier League Officials.
Trevor Foss was voted the Frontier League's Post-Season All-Star Starting Pitcher.  The Wisconsin native left Washington on August 3rd when his contract was purchased by the Cleveland Indians' organization. His Frontier League record includes eight wins and three losses with a 2.50 ERA. During his tenure as a Wild Thing, Foss allowed only 90 hits and 32 runs in over 100 innings on the hill. He struck out 66 batters and allowed only 14 walks.
The Wild Things' organization was also awarded a Commissioner's Award of Excellence for its corporate sales effort and in-game entertainment. "The Washington Wild Things receive a Commissioner's Award of Excellence for their outstanding corporate sales and in-game entertainment," said Steve Tahsler, the Deputy Commissioner of the Frontier League. Â "The Wild Things annually lead the Frontier League in corporate sales, and their interaction between the Wild Thing mascot, their fans, PA announcer Bill DiFabio, their on-field emcees, and the video production staff provides the best entertainment in the league."
Sports Editor, Chris Dugan and the Washington Observer Reporter were also recognized as both the Writer and the Newspaper of the Year for 2016.Â
The Wild Things are in the 2016 Frontier League Playoff hunt as they play the final four games of the 2015 regular season. Follow the team at www.washingotnwildthings.com or on Facebook and Twitter.
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- ThunderBolts Capture Home Finale in Pitchers' Duel - Windy City ThunderBolts
- CornBelters Register Pair of 6-Run Innings in Victory - Normal CornBelters
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- Godbold Named Postseason All-Star - Florence Y'alls
- Joliet Slammers Named Frontier League East Division Champs - Joliet Slammers
- Three Miners Honored as Postseason All-Stars - Southern Illinois Miners
- Allen Named Frontier League MVP - Evansville Otters
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- Miners Shut out by Grizzlies - Southern Illinois Miners
- ThunderBolts Shut Out Wild Things - Windy City ThunderBolts
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