It was judgment day for the Laredo Broncos as they battled the Ventura Sports Group at City Council, both groups vying for the opportunity to be awarded a chance to operate a new baseball stadium set to open in 2011.

In recent years, the Laredo Broncos have struggled not only on the field but also in the stands and City Council says paying the bill at Veterans Field has even been tough.

"The Laredo Broncos say a new stadium may be just what they need to get the type of attendance they are looking for."

At City Council, the gloves were off as both the Laredo Broncos and Ventura Sports Management Groups were taking a swing at the chance to operate in a new stadium, but it was the cost of the stadium that seemed to be holding things up for the Ventura Sports Group.

The Broncos ownership however says they would be willing to work with a smaller budget, but financial uncertainties seemed to hurt their chances of being selected.

Finally the City Council voted 4 to 3 giving the Ventura Sports Group the chance to operate at the new stadium.

Council members say the group has the characteristics they were searching for.

In 30 days the City Council will discuss how much money to spend on the contruction of the new ballpark.

It's expected to be complete for the 2011 season.