The
Shaare Zion Lions are the 2013 Champions of the MSSL (Montreal Synagogue
Softball League) for the fifth year in a row. In a thrilling and exciting two
out of three final series against the TBDJays, the Lions lost the first game
5-4 to a younger and hungrier Jays team. With their backs to the wall, the
Lions came from behind and took Game Two 13-10. And in the sudden death Game
Three final at Trudeau Park in Côte Saint-Luc, the Lions battled the Jays and
emerged victorious in a 11-9 win.
“We were an average team all year as many of
our regulars were out with injuries” said manager/player Asher Tannenbaum. “But
we stuck together, played smart and are thrilled with this fifth championship.
We can claim to be The Montreal Canadiens of Softball and will return next year
to win the sixth.”
The MSSL was created about seven years ago and there are eight
synagogue teams in the league. Games are played on Sunday mornings from June
through September.
For
more information, please contact the Commissioner Asher Tannenbaum at
reverend@shaarezion.org or514-481-7727#237