FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.
Philly Fire Crowned 2024 NBBA Beep Baseball World Series Champions; Gateway Archers Achieve Impressive Runner-Up Finish.
St. Charles, Missouri – July 28, 2024 – The 2024 National Beep Baseball Association (NBBA) World Series concluded with an unforgettable championship game, where the BSO Philly Fire claimed the championship title, defeating the Gateway Archers 14-10. The tournament brought together 20 teams from across the United States, showcasing the best in competitive beep baseball.
The Philly Fire, who remained undefeated throughout the tournament, displayed exceptional skill and determination, securing their spot as the 2024 champions. Despite their loss in the final, the Gateway Archers made a remarkable leap from their 9th-place finish in 2023 to claim 2nd place this year. The Archers’ battled their way through the week to reach the championship game, making their community proud with their resilience and team spirit.
The NBBA was honored to have Multi-Gold Medal Olympian Jacqueline Joyner and World Series Champion Bengie Molina join us to throw ceremonial first pitches, and both spent time visiting with our athletes, inspiring everyone with their support.
The NBBA is proud to return to St. Charles for the 2025 World Series, continuing the tradition of competitive beep baseball in this welcoming community.
The event, hosted at the SLYSA Complex in St. Charles, Missouri, saw more than 20 teams participate, including the Austin Blackhawks, Indy Thunder, and Sirens, among others. The week-long series celebrated the inclusivity and competitive nature of beep baseball, with teams composed of blind and visually impaired athletes from across the nation.
The NBBA thanks all volunteers, sponsors, and participants who made the 2024 World Series possible, including primary sponsors: Mindseye Radio, Lighthouse for the Blind – St. Louis, and the St. Louis Cardinals.
For more information about beep baseball and the NBBA, please visit:
www.nbba.org.
National Beep Baseball Association
Public Relations Contact:
Second Vice President, David Benney
pr@nbba.org
866.400.4551, Option 5
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