Sugar Land Skeeters win Atlantic League championship

SUGAR LAND, Texas – The Sugar Land Skeeters are the Atlantic League champions after beating the Long Island Ducks 4-1 Sunday night.

James Russell tossed a complete game, allowing seven hits and one run. He struck out five batters.

The Skeeters are inviting fans to celebrate with the team at Sugar Land Town Square in front of City Hall on Monday.

The fun begins at 6:30 p.m.