2009 Benchwarmer Championships

It's the first season that The Natty Lights won't represent the Less Filling Conference - as they did not win the division this season.  Meanwhile, the first two league titles were won by teams in the Water Division, so Elsinore is hoping that streak continues.

Tastes Great Conference: Sam Adams (82-68) vs. Elsinore (88-62)

A rematch of last season (Sam Adams was then Skip's American Micro Brewing Company), when Elsinore swept SAMBC on the way to their first league title.  Elsinore is gunning for a repeat.

Season series: Sam Adams won 8 games to 4

League Power Index Rankings: Elsinore: 4  Sam Adams: 2

Less Filling Conference: Chang (82-68) vs. Surly (83-67)

Neither team has ever won 70 or more games in a season - mostly with 4th place finishes - so this is a big jump for both teams this season and one will advance with a shot at the league crown.

Season series: Tied 6-6

League Power Index Rankings: Surly: 5  Chang: 6

BWB CHAMPIONSHIP : Sam Adams vs. Chang

This is the first time either team ever advanced to the league finals (actually the first time Chang finished above 4th place), so we'll have a new champion this season.  Both teams finished the season with the same record...Chang gets home field advantage based on their edge in the season series.

Season series: Chang won 5 games to 1

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