Spartans Prevail, as Wildcard Series Goes to the Wire
After their 2-1 win today over the <Colorado Springs Avalanche:team#14>, the <Rochester Spartans:team#15> will advance to the League Championship Series. 

Despite coming out on the losing side, the series MVP award went to Colorado Springs first baseman <Greg Flitney:player#4274>. Flitney told a reporter from the Colorado Springs Daily that he was disappointed in the loss, and hopes to be back next year competing for the Explorer Cup

Rochester won the series 3-2. The <Rochester Spartans:team#15> will play against the <Oklahoma City Whirlwind:team#13> in the next round. Oklahoma City had a bye in the Wildcard Series. The League Championship Series schedule will be announced after the Wildcard Series finishes.

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