Citizens of the Holy Luthori Empire rejoice as their national Baseball idol William Burret has won the International Baseball Championship. His Most Excellent and Imperial Majesty Philip V, by the Grace of God the Emperor of Luthori, Alduria, Namviet, Talmorschland, Philippi, New Alduria, New Mordusia and the South Carinian Territories, and of his other Realms and Territories King, Defender of the Faith, King of Kings, Ruling over Rulers. . has personally congratulated William Burret with the victory. Coach Sonia Harrison was quoted saying "this is the day where all the hard work finally pays off".