The Raleigh Braves are the 32+ CNCMSBL champions, completing a remarkable 19-3 season that blended veteran leadership with emerging stars.

Managed by Tommy Himebaugh and Matt Horne. The Braves rolled through the spring with a 15-3 regular season record that secured first place and set the foundation for a dominant playoff run.

Anchored by veterans like Tim Amrhein, Mike Strickler, Shannon Martin, and Horne, the Braves combined consistency, timely hitting, and experience to stay at the top of the standings all year long.

The addition of new talent proved decisive. Dave Garcia (.400 AVG, .946 OPS), Jack
rennan (.423 AVG, .583 OBP), and Manny Pastrana (.319 AVG, 13 runs) all made immediate impacts, while Justin Mildenstein delivered on both sides of the ball. He drove in a team-leading 18 RBI with a .918 OPS and, in the final four playoff games, shut down the opponent’s running game by throwing out multiple would-be base stealers, shifting momentum at key moments.

Beyond individual highlights, the Braves’ dominance was evident in the numbers: players finished in the top-3 of 46 different statistical categories across the league leaderboards. They led the way in batting average, RBI, OPS, wins, ERA, stolen bases, and more — making it clear that this was not a team dependent on a few hot bats or arms, but a roster that set the standard in every phase of the game.

Ultimately, the championship run reflected balance and depth. Veterans reminded everyone why they’ve been staples of the roster, while newcomers symbolized the next wave of impact players. With contributions spread throughout the lineup, dominance across the stat sheet, and resilience in tight playoff battles, the Braves left little doubt they were the class of the league from opening day through the final out.