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Pueblo Bandits Crowned 2026 ISC II Champions
The Pueblo Bandits are the 2026 ISC II Champions after edging out a thrilling extra-inning victory in the final. The championship game featured an outstanding pitching duel between Pueblo’s Julio Moreno (5.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 SO) and Waterdown’s Reese Yantzi (7.2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 4 SO).
After ending seven regulation innings deadlocked in a 1-1 tie, the game moved into extra innings using the international tie-breaker rule, placing a runner on second base to start the 8th.
In the top of the 8th, Waterdown placed Mick at second, and while he managed to advance to third on a sacrifice bunt by Josh Brohman, Pueblo’s defense held firm to keep him from scoring.
In the bottom half of the frame, Nestor Nova started on second for Pueblo. Alex Del Valle executed a precise sacrifice bunt to push Nova to third base. With one out, Elias Valerio—capping off a sensational tournament performance—lifted a deep sacrifice fly to left field to bring Nova home, securing the walk-off win and the championship title for the Pueblo Bandits.
2026 ISC II All-World Team & Individual Awards
Following the championship game, the tournament presented its traditional honors to the All-World Team selection and individual award winners:
All-Tournament Team
- Outfielders: Pablo Figeroa (Pueblo Bandits), Roberto Dierra (Pueblo Bandits), Andrew Kelly (Waterdown Hammer)
- Infielders: Elias Valerio (Pueblo Bandits), Ryan Maher (Waterdown Hammer), Carlos Vela (Pueblo Bandits), Blake Brubaker (Toronto Batmen U23)
- Catcher: Alex Del Valle (Pueblo Bandits)
- Designated Hitter: Josh Brohman (Waterdown Hammer)
- Pitchers: Julio Moreno (Pueblo Bandits), Will Schlotzhauer (Townsend Tide), Reese Yantzi (Waterdown Hammer)
Individual Awards
- Leading Hitters (.500): Tadeas Tylich (Peguis Redmen), Carlos Vela (Pueblo Bandits), Elias Valerio (Pueblo Bandits)
- RBI Leader: Andrew Kelly, Waterdown Hammer (10 RBIs)
- Outstanding Pitcher: Julio Moreno, Pueblo Bandits
- Most Valuable Player: Elias Valerio, Pueblo Bandits
- Jamie Boyd Memorial Plaque to the Newcomer of the Year: Lincoln Walk
