The Rapids came into the JAL X tied for the best odds to win the WWCD Cup, but going into their final game of the regular season they needed a 7 point win or greater to advance to the playoffs.
Overcoming the doubt, Ty Johnson worked himslef into an unforgetable groove at pitcher and became unhittable.
His late tournament heroics lead Castle Rock to their first ever WWCD Cup.
The Rapids had finished in last place for three consecutive tournaments (JAL VII, VIII, IX) going into JAL X, but it is now safe to say the drought is over.
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