Seattle Wiffleball’s 2024 World Series was the highly anticipated showdown between two powerhouse teams: the undefeated Wiffle House and the more-than-formidable Bilabial Stops, who had only two losses in the regular season, both handed to them by Wiffle House. The series lived up to the hype, delivering intense, high-stakes action from start to finish.

Game 1: Bilabial Stops Capitalize

Wiffle House, who had not lost a single game all season, fell to Bilabial Stops 5-4. Despite out-hitting the Stops, Wiffle House missed a few key opportunities defensively, and the Stops, showing their experience and poise, capitalized on every mistake.

Paul Rogers pitched an outstanding game for the Stops, keeping the powerful Wiffle House lineup in check while striking out 10. The Stops struck quickly in the first inning with a two-run double from Noah Purcell, nearly a home run until Dustin Diemond made a fantastic play to slap the ball back into the field. Wiffle House managed to tie the game and then took a 4-2 lead in the third inning, thanks to a clutch two-run double by Sam Thomas.

However, the turning point came in the top of the fifth inning. Greg Neeson delivered a bases-loaded single that brought home three runs, thanks to some heads-up base running by Eddie Brown, Nick Usoff, and Paul Rogers. This gave the Stops a late lead that they would not relinquish, handing Wiffle House their first loss of the season and setting the tone for a highly competitive series.

Game 2: Wiffle House Roars Back with Vengeance

Determined to not let their historic season slip away, Wiffle House responded in Game 2 with an emphatic 14-2 victory. The tone was set early with back-to-back home runs by Azor Cole and Sam Thomas in the top of the first inning. With Phillip Thomas’s 2-run double in the same inning, Wiffle House developed a lead they would never surrender. Sam Thomas was once again the star, driving in four runs and striking out 12 batters over six innings.

The lone offensive spark for the Stops came from Noah Purcell, who crushed an opposite-field home run off the otherwise sharp Sam Thomas. Despite this, Purcell's efforts weren’t enough to stop Wiffle House’s dominance. The final score reflected Wiffle House's resolve, as they tied the series at one game apiece and set the stage for a dramatic finale.

Game 3: A Legendary Finale

The final game of the series will go down as one of the most memorable in league history. With the series tied 1-1, everything was on the line, and both teams played with the intensity and skill that had brought them to this point.

The Stops showed their desire to win from the outset. Eddie Brown’s hustle for an inside-the-park home run was nothing short of iconic, exemplifying what captains ought to do in clutch moments. Noah Purcell, continuing his stellar series, added another home run later that inning to establish a 0-2 lead in the second, underlining the Stops’ determination to clinch their second franchise title.

Then the bottom of the fourth inning came. Consecutive singles by Sam and Quinn Thomas were enough to score their little brother Phillip, who lead-off the inning with a single hustle single. Then “Clutch-stin” Diemond connected for the game-tying double.

With the game tied at 2-2, captain, Liam McFeely put the ball in play and Quinn made an acrobatic leap to evade a play at the plate, scoring the go-ahead run. This incredible effort gave Wiffle House a 3-2 lead.

In the top of the final inning, with two outs and two runners on, the Stops' captain, Eddie Brown, step up to the plate. The tension was palpable as Brown, one of the league’s most feared competitors, faced off against Sam Thomas in what became one of the most intense at-bats in Seattle Wiffleball history. With everything on the line, Thomas delivered his best pitch of the season, striking out Brown to secure Wiffle House’s third consecutive World Series title.

**Final Thoughts**

The 2024 Wiffle Ball League World Series was a fitting finale to a season of historic achievements and intense rivalries. Wiffle House, completing an undefeated regular season and clinching their third straight World Series in four appearances, solidified their legacy as one of the greatest teams in league history.

Bilabial Stops, however, deserve immense credit. They not only handed Wiffle House their first loss of the season but also pushed the series to the brink, demonstrating why they’ve consistently had league MVPs, Cy Youngs and Silver Sluggers.

This series, with its unforgettable moments and legendary performances, will be talked about for years to come. Here’s to another incredible season of wiffleball, and to the 2024 champions, Wiffle House, who once again proved they have the heart and talent to reign supreme.

We'll see you next year!