2008 Benchwarmer Championships

Epstein Conference: Roseville (86-64) vs. London (90-60)

London shot off to a huge early lead in the McCartney Division and finally fought off Lake Wobegon toward the end.  Meanwhile, Roseville cruised to a fairly easy victory in the Lennon.  These teams met for the conference title in 2006 and London won in 7 games.

Season series: London won 7 games to 5

League Power Index Rankings: London: 3  Roseville: 5

Roseville Wins in 6 Games

Martin Conference: Carlisle (93-57) vs. Displaced (94-56)

Carlisle is a 5-time division champion and 3-time conference champ.  They won the league title in 2005.  Displaced comes back to the playoffs after a season away and this is a rematch of both the 2005 and 2006 conference series (Carlisle swept in 2006, won in 5 games in 2005).  This year, other than the advantage that Carlisle held in the head-to-head meetings, it appears to be a very even series.

Season series: Carlisle won 9 games to 3

League Power Index Rankings: Displaced: 1  Carlisle: 2

Displaced Wins in 7 Games

BWB CHAMPIONSHIP : Roseville vs. Displaced

Both teams just wrapped up their first Conference titles, so it's a brand new experience to make it to the championship series.  Both franchises set or tied record highs for victories in a season, so both are on the top of their game.  Displaced will make the Benchwarmer Bash win or lose, but Roseville needs the league title to make it.

Season series: Displaced won 4 games to 2

Roseville Wins in 7 Games

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