CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — The Cape Catfish outlasted the Clinton LumberKings to advance to the Prospect League Championship Series, rallying late for a 3-1 win.
A one and done elimination game, the two squads met Sunday night for the Western Conference Championship game where both starting pitchers really shined.
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