Gateway Indians Season-by-Season Records

2005:  6-6-1 record, third place in North County Baseball League (NCBL)

The Indians finished .500 in the first season of the franchise.  The team posted a big win over the Stags while coming up short 2-1 to Spikes pitcher Alex Tate.

2006:  15-17 record, third place in NCBL

Despite the losing overall record, the Indians went through a dominating stretch after July 1, not losing a game between Independence Day and a playoff loss to the Illini (managed by future Indian Scott Long).  A key win came in the playoffs where Jeff Nowack shut down the Aces.

2007:  14-14 record, seventh place in NCBL

The 2007 team was the first Indians team to compete in the Show-Me State Games in Columbia.  Matt Pomerantz and Scott Long combined on an 8-inning no-hitter against Cairo and Mitch Billham belted a walkoff home run.  Eliel Malpica pitched a no-hitter against the Storm.  Unfortunately the team suffered an early playoff exit.

2008:  23-10 record, NCBL champions

The 2008 team won the first championship in Tribe history, taking the semifinals 15-0 over Mattingly’s and the championship 19-4 against the Aces.  The Indians reached the Final Four of the Show-Me Games, finishing 2-3 overall, before losing in the semifinals to a team from William Woods University.

2009:  22-10 record, third place in NCBL

The Indians opened the season with a six-game winning streak, including a 3-1 win over the Sox at TR Hughes Ballpark (now CarShield Field).  The Tribe went 2-1 in the Show-Me Games and allowed only four runs in Columbia.  While remaining near the top of the NCBL standings all season, the Indians entered the playoffs as the #2 seed, but suffered a loss to the #7 seed Cougars.  Luckily, the tournament was double-elimination, so the team rebounded to eliminate the Redbirds, Aces, and ultimately the Cougars.  The team finished in third place after losing a 7-5 game to the Browns.

2010:  30-20-1 record, NCBL champions

The Indians competed in both the NCBL and St. Louis Men’s Baseball League, playing 51 games, highlighted by winning their second NCBL championship.  After finishing a disappointing 1-2 in the Show-Me Games, the team looked for a title in Ferguson.  However, Edwardsville shut down the Tribe in Game 1 of the best-of-three series.  In Game 2, the Indians rallied for a 6-5 win to even the series.  The team, trying to find fresh pitchers, fell behind 6-4 after five innings.  With the Indians trailing by one, Matt Pomerantz, Adam Springmeyer, and Matt Jayne were on base with Brent Buffa at the plate.  In possibly the most dramatic moment in team history, Buffa sent a 2-0 pitch deep into the Missouri night for a grand slam and 9-6 lead.  Scott Long pitched the last two innings to save the second title.

2011: 27-5 record, NCBL champions

The Indians rebuilt their roster in the offseason after losing several players to a newly-formed rival team.  Despite the roster turnover, the 2011 Tribe would be one of the most successful teams in history and became the first defending champion to repeat the next year.  The Indians went undefeated in June and posted a 14-game winning streak before finishing 2-1 at the Show-Me Games.  Matt Ellis and Brandon Marolf led the pitching staff.  The Indians tore through the playoffs, finishing 7-0, including a two-game sweep of the White Sox to win their third and final NCBL title.

2012: 26-11 record, second place in NCBL

The Indians brought home their first medal from the Show-Me Games, taking home the bronze with a 4-1 performance.  While the team returned to the championship round of the NCBL playoffs for a third consecutive year, the Tribe was unable to three-peat as champions, falling to the Bad Boys.

2013: 23-6 record, sixth place in NCBL

At the Show-Me Games, manager Justin Coliny announced that 2013 would be the final season for the Indians.  While that knowledge motivated the team to their first Show-Me Games gold medal (4-0 record), pressure mounted at playoff time and the Indians suffered an early elimination.

2014: No team

2015: 20-10 record, third place in St. Louis Men’s Baseball League (MSBL)

After a one-year hiatus, the Indians returned to action in 2015, rejoining the MSBL, where they had competed in 2010.  While many familiar names returned to the team, the Indians were able to capitalize on other teams folding, adding future Hall of Famers Ryan Peterson, Drew Sertich, and Joe Phelps to the mix.  The team won the bronze medal at Show-Me Games, finishing 3-1.  The Indians entered the playoffs as the #2 seed, but suffered second-round elimination.

2016: 20-9 record, MSBL champions

Built around the pitching led by Joe Phelps and newcomer Derringer Huff, the Indians won their fourth overall title and first in the MSBL.  After finishing a disappointing 1-2 at Show-Me Games, the Indians made up for it by sweeping four playoff games, finishing with 11-6 and 15-13 wins against the Longhorns after nearly giving up a nine-run lead in the bottom of the seventh of the championship game.

2017: 20-8 record, second place in MSBL

Pitching again carried the Indians as Shawn Spainhoward joined the talented Tribe rotation.  The Indians finished 2-1 at Show-Me Games, then rode the pitching to the top seed in the MSBL playoffs.  Unfortunately, the Indians ran into red-hot Longhorn pitching and were blanked in both games of the best-of-three final series.

2018: 24-6 record, MSBL champions

The Indians had one of their most successful seasons in 2018, finishing second at the Show-Me Games, and two months later, winning their fifth championship.  Entering the playoffs with the top seed, the Indians swept three games, first topping the Thunder, then winning two straight games 2-1 and 12-5 over Bud Light.  Scott Long earned the win in the championship game, which was considered the retirement game for team founder Justin Coliny.

2019: 13-13 record, MSBL champions

The Indians spent the 2019 season in transition, first under new manager Tyler Schweigert and later under Scott Long after Schweigert moved to Texas in July.  The Indians struggled through the regular season, entering the playoffs with a 10-12 overall record and third seed in the five-team MSBL.  Following a first-round win against the Longhorns, the Tribe faced the Thunder for the championship.  The Thunder struck first, rallying in the bottom of the seventh to win the first game 14-13.  After Brooks McDowell shut down the Thunder in Game 2, the Indians won their second straight title and sixth overall with a 7-4, eight-inning win in the decisive game.

2020: 16-8 record, second place in MSBL

Just as when the Illini and Edwardsville teams folded, the Indians capitalized when the Longhorns shut down, adding Ryan Weston and Austin Nordby.  Justin Schaefer aided recruiting efforts, inviting his brother Brendan and college teammate Ryan Zeugin.  COVID-19 delayed the start of the season until mid-July and the Indians posted a 14-6 record.  After defeating the Redbirds in the semifinals, the Indians advanced to their ninth championship series in 15 seasons to face the Thunder a second consecutive year.  Unfortunately, the Indians suffered some ill-timed injuries and dropped the series in three games.

Cumulative Record (through 2020 season): 299-153-2

Six championships (three NCBL, three MSBL)

Nine appearances in championship series (four NCBL, five MSBL)