MIAA Baseball: Bryan Woelfel is SuiteSports' 2018 Super Eight MVP

By Matt Feld (@Mattyfeld612)

After an exciting MIAA Division 1A "Super Eight" Tournament, Suite Sports is excited to announce Franklin right-handed pitcher Bryan Woelfel as our 2018 Super Eight Most Valuable Player.

Woelfel was sensational serving as Franklin’s closer and number two-starter throughout the tournament. Over four appearances, the right-hander went 3-0 with a 2.14 ERA. 

Woelfel kept hitters off balance with the ability to spot up fastballs that carried significant run on both sides of the plate. He showcased a funky side-arm delivery that made his slider devastating for right-handed hitters.

Franklin Goes Extra Mile to Edge Central Catholic and Advance to Super Eight Final

By Matt Feld (@Mattyfeld612)

Brockton, Mass. -- A little over 10 days ago, Franklin coach Zach Brown sat in the corner of an MIAA conference room sweating it out as his team became the last one chosen to play in the Super Eight tournament. Fast forward to late Thursday night, and Brown was hugging his assistant coaches as the Panthers solidified a spot in the Super Eight final.

With Franklin leading by a run, and the game-tying and winning runs on base, Panthers' reliever Bryan Woelfel reared back and threw a 3-2 fastball on the outside corner for strike three to give No. 7 Franklin a 6-5 win over No. 4 Central Catholic at Campanelli Stadium.

Central Catholic will now play BC High on Saturday at 1 p.m. for the right to take on Franklin in the championship.

Franklin Knocks off St. John's Prep, Becomes Lowest Seed to Win First Two Super Eight Games

By Matt Feld (@Mattyfeld612)

Franklin made program history on Wednesday, but with a win on Saturday they have now made Super Eight history.

With the No. 7 Panthers and No. 3 St. John’s Prep tied 4-4 in the top of the eighth, Scott Elliot drilled a two-out three triple into right centerfield to give Franklin a 7-4 lead. After Mike Yarin launched a two-out two-run home run to right to pull the Eagles within one, Panthers’ ace Jake Noviello came on and induced a groundout to second base as Franklin defeated St. John’s Prep, 7-6, on Saturday afternoon at Campanelli Stadium.

The win advances Franklin to the Super Eight semifinals on Wednesday night. They are the lowest seeded team ever to advance to the winner’s bracket portion of the semifinals.