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NL Best Skipper%2C Castillo of Irvine: Carlos Castillo stepped before the microphone today and accepted his National League Manager of the Year award%2C thanking the whole Irvine Gang Green organization for making the 2026 season such a success.%0A%0ACastillo struggled to find the right words%2C %22My father was a drill instructor in the military. He taught me that you have to work hard%2C set goals and accept responsibility for your actions. That%27s what the entire Irvine organization did this year. My dedicated owner%2C coaching staff%2C hard-working and talented players and loyal front office all made this award possible. I thank them for it.%22%0A%0AAnd what a year it was. Castillo sparked the Gang Green to a 118-44 record and a first in the National League Western Division standings.%0A