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Royals’ pedigree: 13 VBL titles and a home at Bridgeforth Field
The Winchester Royals have been a collegiate summer, wooden-bat staple since 1979, competing out of the Valley Baseball League’s Northern Division and flying the city’s colors every June and July [1][3].Bridgeforth Field in Jim Barnett Park is the stage, a roughly 1,500-seat home where the Royals take the diamond in green and yellow under long Shenandoah evenings [1][3]. The program’s trophy case is unmatched, with 13 league championships cementing its status among the VBL’s most decorated clubs [1].The Royals have sent a steady stream of talent onward, with alumni that include Jimmy Key, Reggie Sanders, Kevin Kouzmanoff, Tyler Thornburg, and Kyle Snyder, while former manager and executive Dayton Moore also left a mark on the organization before making his name in the majors [1][3].Fans can follow along and get involved through the club’s official site and social channels, a year-round hub for schedules, rosters, and community events [2][4].