03/28/2026
Metro Family & Friends,
Last year, the Harlem HAs reached the top — and got a harsh lesson waiting for them.
The Bronx Pirates, in the middle of a historic run, handled them in the championship to secure their 4th consecutive title and 7th overall. The dynasty stood untouched.
But Harlem came back.
And it started in the semifinals.
Eric Perez took the ball and didn’t let go.
Nine innings. 13 strikeouts.
He battled through traffic, gave up hits, gave up runs — but never broke. Behind him, the lineup delivered when it mattered most. Chris Garcia set the tone, Honorio Peña drove in runs, and late in the game, Reginald and Michael German helped push Harlem ahead for good.
A 6–4 win.
A return to the finals.
And waiting for them… the same Bronx Pirates.
The rematch was everything.
The Pirates struck early again, building a lead in the first and second — just like the year before. But this time, Harlem didn’t fold. They stayed patient, working eight walks, finding ways on base, forcing pressure.
They chipped away.
Tied the game.
Then took the lead in the 7th on a David Ortiz groundout.
But dynasties don’t disappear quietly.
The Pirates answered in the 8th, capitalizing on an error to tie it again at 4–4. One inning left. Everything on the line.
Harlem held firm all game — turning three double plays, staying clean under pressure, giving themselves a chance. Perez, who carried them in the semifinals, came back in relief and shut the door again.
Then came the 9th.
Honorio Peña stepped up in the ninth.
One swing.
A ball launched to left.
Walk-off. Two runs. Ballgame.
The Harlem HAs didn’t just win a championship — they earned their way back to it, and then took it from the most dominant team the league has seen.
From semifinal grit…
to championship glory.
From heartbreak…
to history.
The Bronx Pirates’ reign ends here. Harlem stands on top. You know what time it is. Get involved. Be part of the movement. You know the vibes. This is Metro.
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