Goldeyes win big over Wingnuts to repeat as AA champs

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The Winnipeg Goldeyes beat the Wichita Wingnuts 18-2 in the fifth and deciding game of the American Association Championships. This is the Goldeyes' second title in as many years and their first championship win at home in Shaw Park that saw a near capacity crowd for the final game of the 2017 season.

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The Winnipeg Goldeyes beat the Wichita Wingnuts 18-2 in the fifth and deciding game of the American Association Championships. This is the Goldeyes’ second title in as many years and their first championship win at home in Shaw Park that saw a near capacity crowd for the final game of the 2017 season.

PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES The Winnipeg Goldeyes have re-signed shortstop Andrew Sohn (centre) as well as Jordan Ebert.
PHIL HOSSACK / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES The Winnipeg Goldeyes have re-signed shortstop Andrew Sohn (centre) as well as Jordan Ebert.
Goldeyes Shawn Pleffner and Josh Romanski celebrate Pleffner's home run to score the 7th, 8th and 9th runs for the Goldeyes.
Goldeyes Shawn Pleffner and Josh Romanski celebrate Pleffner's home run to score the 7th, 8th and 9th runs for the Goldeyes.
Winnipeg Goldeyes hoist the championship cup after taking the American Association Championship over the Wichita Wingnuts.
Winnipeg Goldeyes hoist the championship cup after taking the American Association Championship over the Wichita Wingnuts.
Winnipeg Goldeyes celbrate after taking the American Association Championship over the Wichita Wingnuts Wednesday evening.
Winnipeg Goldeyes celbrate after taking the American Association Championship over the Wichita Wingnuts Wednesday evening.
A teary eyed Reggie Abercrombie embraces teammate Victor Capellan after the Winnipeg Goldeyes took the American Association Championship over the Wichita Wingnuts Wednesday evening.
A teary eyed Reggie Abercrombie embraces teammate Victor Capellan after the Winnipeg Goldeyes took the American Association Championship over the Wichita Wingnuts Wednesday evening.
Winnipeg Goldeyes enjoy a champagne shower after taking the American Association Championship over the Wichita Wingnuts.
Winnipeg Goldeyes enjoy a champagne shower after taking the American Association Championship over the Wichita Wingnuts.

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