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A's Defeat Tourists Thursday, September 18th , 1997 With a 3-1 win over the Asheville Tourists tonight at McCormick Field, the Birmingham A's wrapped up their 3rd title in team history. Birmingham left little doubt who was the better club. "Team" was the word of the day as the A's celebrated the culmination of their banner year in the victors clubhouse following the game. "Hitting, pitching, fielding; those are all things you need to win, but most importantly you need a team, a team that works together toward the same collective goal," said Birmingham manager Bill Baynes. "Our players felt that way all year and they played that way. When one guy had an off day, 24 others stepped up their game and filled the void." A jovial mood filled the air as Birmingham celebrated into the night. The city's mayor said parade plans were underway and a "huge celebration" in the works. "We're going to celebrate our team, our championship Birmingham A's," the mayor said. The champions completed the regular season with a second-place finish in the Southern League and a 81-59 record. |
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