Softball

Stray Cats Win 9th Straight World Series Title

The Los Angeles Stray Cats continued their dominance in gay men's softball by winning their ninth consecutive title at the NAGAAA Gay World Series in Portland, Ore.

The Stray Cats, the New York Yankees of the gay softball scene, won the Open Division by defeating the LA Fever. Third place went to San Diego Rich's and fourth to the Atlanta Power.

The weeklong event featured competition in six divisions, including two for women. The Rose City Softball Association was the host league. Here are the results of the other divisions:

Women's Competitive
1. Portland Mixed Fruit
2. Atlanta Blaze
3. South Florida Alibi Blaze
4. Dallas Front Runner Sports

Women's Alternative
1. San Francisco Pilsner Panthers
2. San Diego Powerhouse Gym
3. Phoenix Xtreme

Open "B"
1. Ft. Lauderdale Alibi Demons
2. Seattle R Place Monarchs
3. Toronto Woody's Rhinos
4. Dallas Round-Up Bandits

Open "C"
1. Norfolk Virginia Cavaliers
2. Boston Fritz Southenders
3. San Francisco Renegades
4. (Tie): Atlanta Packers, San Diego Shameless

Open "D"
1. Chicago MSA Little Dog Properties
2. San Francisco Comets
3. Portland Silverado Titans
4. (Tie): Los Angeles Bandits, Seattle Thunder Thumpers