Port Charlotte Stone Crabs win Florida State League Championship

Last night, after 13 grueling innings, the Charlotte Stone Crabs came away the champions of the Florida State League after Kean Wong walked with the bases loaded to give Charlotte the walkoff win and ignited a wild celebration the field. Members of the Rays media and former Stone Crabs alike were quick to offer their congratulations to the team.

Here are some reaction from the media:

I am so proud and grateful. Sad to see that the season is over, but what a ride season 7 was. Looking forward to the start of #8! #champs

— josh grant (@StoneCrabsMC) September 14, 2015

The 2015 Florida State League Champion Charlotte #StoneCrabs: pic.twitter.com/6VhjlAtzi5

— Josh Vitale (@JoshVitale) September 14, 2015

First @FloridaStateLg championship for #Rays since 1997; 14th minor league championship overall

— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) September 14, 2015

From the affiliates:

The Stone Crabs are the 2015 Florida State League Champions!

— Charlotte StoneCrabs (@StoneCrabs) September 14, 2015

Congrats to the Florida State League Champions, the @StoneCrabs! https://t.co/iPjLbAuiyH

— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) September 14, 2015

Congrats @StoneCrabs on winning FSL crown. Many former @PrincetonRays players & mgr contributed to title. Our congrats again to all of you!

— Princeton Rays (@PrincetonRays) September 14, 2015

Congrats to @StoneCrabs, #Rays Adv-A affiliate, who won Florida State League title last night in 13 inning walk off! https://t.co/md5gpUOD9H

— Durham Bulls (@DurhamBulls) September 14, 2015

From former Stone Crabs:

Congrats to all my boys on the @StoneCrabs on being FSL Champions! #ChampagneShowers

— Chris Kirsch (@ChrisKirsch9) September 14, 2015

Congrats to the @StoneCrabs on winning that @FloridaStateLg title!

— Jake Hager (@JakeHager1) September 14, 2015

Proud to have been part of the @StoneCrabs this year!! Way to get that Ring

— Jake Bauers (@JakeBauers11) September 14, 2015

Proud of my boy @Keanwong4 and the rest of the @StoneCrabs and coaching staff!! Way to get it done boys! #FSLChamps

— Jacob Faria (@JDFaria36) September 14, 2015

From coaches:

Congrats to the Crabs! Great job, great season! @StoneCrabs #FSLChamps

— Rocco Baldelli (@roccodbaldelli) September 14, 2015

Congrats to @StoneCrabs on winning @FloridaStateLg championship. Kudos also go to @StoneCrabsGM @StoneCrabsMC @JoshVitale @RapperPatStax

— Jared Sandberg (@jlsofoly) September 14, 2015

and the Champions, themselves:

So honored and blessed to be apart of this team! It was such a fun season what an amazing way to end it! FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE CHAMPS! ⚾️

— Kean Wong (@Keanwong4) September 14, 2015

Hey Kyle howd u celebrate winning the FSL championship tonite? I went out and bought a sick Ninja Turtles hoodie duh pic.twitter.com/bWgEW0FIby

— kyle mckenzie (@kmckenzie13) September 14, 2015

Want to Thank god, my teammates, coaches, and supporters for this unbelievable year. #2015FSLChamps… https://t.co/O9JJ5xBN4t

— Buddy Borden (@Budreaux_The5th) September 14, 2015

Can't even describe this feeling # #RingChasin #RingCaught

— Buddy Borden (@Budreaux_The5th) September 14, 2015

FSL CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!! @ Charlotte Sports Park https://t.co/5I8jmBupDd

— Riley Unroe (@riley_unroe) September 14, 2015

No matter how many times this season knocked us down we were able to get back up! I can't explain how… https://t.co/AKQo0SU4qC

— Maxx Tissenbaum (@8_Maxx) September 14, 2015

Congratulations to the Charlotte Stone Crabs on being the 2015 Florida State League Champions!