UCSSL 2025 PLAYOFF RESULTS
50’s Divisions
	Playoff Rounds for Week Ending August 17, 2025
	Phenomenal Boyz 11, Rappa Construction 10
	In the opener of this best of three 50s A quarterfinal playoff series Phenomenal Boyz won 11-10 over Rappa Construction. After five lead changes, the Phenomenal Boyz clinched victory with a walk-off sac fly. Don Sheehy went 3-for-3, while Tom Korezeneski, Vincent Cordaro, and Ray Luciano each had two hits for Rappa Construction.
	Rocky’s Bar & Grill 5, Deegan Roofing 4
	In game one of the 50s A division semi-finals, Deegan came up short and dropped a one run game to Rocky's. In this low scoring game, Frank Mastrocola’s pitching prowess was backed up by the Barmen defense on the hot corner by Gary Roman and Ellan Ben-Hayon’s total coverage in left field. Rocky’s offense was led by Matt Walsh (3-3, 2 RBIs , 2 RS), Bob Howlett (2-3) and Dave Martorano (2-4). In defeat the Roofers were led by John Deitch with outstanding pitching and two hits. Charlie Collins, Tom Ulichny, Mike Juchnik and Bone McMahon each contributed 2 hits each.
	Echo Tap & Grille 13,  Sonia’s BCE 6
	On a hot, steamy, buggy night in picturesque Rahway River Park, the Grillmeisters jumped out to a 13-1 lead after 3 innings and cruised to a 13-6 first round win in this best of three 50s B Division matchup. Leading the way for the Barmen were fellow perfectionist’s Dr Rob Wallace 3-3, winning pitcher Joe Sheridan 3-3, and Greg Thomas 3-3. Chipping in with 2 hits were Lloyd Haymes, Deuce Brown and Erik Hastrup, while Steve Halper had a 3-run HR to open up the scoring in the first inning. Eddie Emgram hit a pants dropping dinger in the bottom of the 3rd.  Juan Pichardo and Richard Merette homered for Sonia's BCE while Dionis Ramirez and Miguel Espin went 3-4. Edgar Melendez, Efrain Gonzalez and Jose Perez added 2 hits apiece.
	Thirsty Turtle 16. Dowling’s Tavern 14
	Thirsty Turtle leads this best of three 50s B semifinal series 1-0
	Playoff Rounds for Week Ending August 24, 2025
	Phenomenal Boyz 10 Rappa Construction 8
	In a game where defense initially seemed poised to determine the outcome, Rappa Construction limited Phenomenal Boyz to scoring during only one of the first five innings, maintaining a 7-4 lead. However, momentum shifted, resulting in an 8-8 tie entering the seventh inning. The Phenomenal Boyz then secured the victory by scoring two runs in the seventh, finishing the game with a 10-8 win and moving onto the semi-finals versus Douglas VW. For Rappa Construction Kevin Robinson, Tom Korzeneski, Gerard Parisi, Ray Luciano, Steve D'Amato, Miguel Ramos and Anderson Monzon had 2 hits each.
	Deegan Roofing 29 Rocky’s Bar & Grill 11
	In game two of the A division best of three semi-finals, Deegan bounced back from a game one loss with a dominant performance to even the series. Scott Mugele was a perfect 5-5 including a HR, while John Segledi, Kevin Spellman, Ron Patterson, Billy Aumenta and Nelson Santiago all had four hits each. Tom Ulichny and Ricky Bone McMahon (HR) each had perfect nights at the plate, and John Deitch contributed 3 hits and a strong pitching performance.
	Rocky’s Barmen could not maintain their tight level of play as they did in game one, falling hard to the Roofers. The offense was led by Laquan “Fu” Gray (4-4). Dave Grandmaison and Pete Abene both were 3-4, while Craig Michaud, Larry Pacifico, and Tom DeGregorio had two hits apiece.
	Deegan Roofing 29 Rocky’s Bar & Grill 13
	In game three of the best of three semi-final series, Deegan continued their torrid hitting by scoring 18 runs over the first three innings to pull away from Rocky's and capture the series. For the Roofers Ron Patterson was outstanding at shortstop with several highlight reel plays while also contributing 3 hits. Mike Juchnick and Tom Ulichny were a perfect 4-4, while Charlie Collins, Donnie Perkins, Scott Mugele, Billy Aumenta and Kevin Spellman each had 3 hits. John Deitch pitched another solid game and contributed two hits and 3 RBI.  Rocky’s solid season ended abruptly in the series rubber match. Todd O’Reilly was perfect on the night (3-3) while several others contributed with 2 hits including Matt Walsh, Craig Michaud, Larry Pacifico, Dave Grandmaison and Pete Abene.
	Deegan Roofing wins the series 2-1 and advances to the A Division finals.
	Thirsty Turtle 16 Dowling’s Tavern 15
	Thirsty Turtle wins the series 2-0 and advances to the semi-finals versus Terawulf
	Echo Tap & Grille 16 Sonia’s BCE 4
	On what could have passed as a fall night at lovely Tremley Point, Echo Tap & Grille advanced to the B division semifinals with a 16-4 victory over Sonia’s BCE. After going down in the top of the 1st 1-2-3, the Grillmeisters erupted for 6 runs in the top of the 2nd to take a 6-1 lead. The Barmen scored 5 over the next 2 innings to forge an 11-1 lead before erupting for 5 runs in the 6th inning behind back-to-back HRs by Dr Rob Wallace (Grand Salami) and Joe Sheridan's solo shot to break the game open. Joe Sheridan had a perfect 4-4 night plus an outstanding performance on the hill both pitching and defensively. Deuce Brown was perfect also (3-3). Dr Rob Wallace and Lloyd Haymes had 2 two you had to see it to believe it catches to go with their 3 hits apiece. Chris Paternostro also had 3 hits on the night. Chipping in with 2 hits were Steve Halper (a Web Gem of his own), and Ken Zeidner. Echo will now face B Division Regular Season Champions Terawulf in the semifinals.
	Playoff Rounds for Week Ending August 31, 2025
	Echo Tap & Grille 16 Terawulf 12
	In the first game of this best of three 50s B Semifinal series at  Memorial Park in Linden, Echo Tap & Grille jumped out to a 10-5 lead and continued to put up crooked numbers increasing their lead to 16-7 after 6 innings. Terawulf rallied with 5 runs in the bottom of the 7th but came up short by a final score of 16-12. Leading the offense for the Barmen was winning pitcher Joe Sheridan, who besides shining on the hill, was a perfect 3-3 at the plate. Dr Rob Wallace (1-1 with 3 walks) was also on base all night. Fellow Grillmeisters Lloyd Haymes (3-4), Steve Halper (3-4), Ken Zeidner (2-3), Chris Paternostro (1-2 with a sac), and Greg Thomas (2-4 with a booming triple) all had their hands in the offense all night. Echo Tap & Grille takes a 1-0 lead in the semifinals.
	Echo Tap & Grille 11 Terawulf 2
	On a beautiful late summer night at Tremley Point in Linden, Echo Tap & Grille advanced to the B division Finals to play Thirsty Turtle by defeating Terawulf 11-2 in game 2 of this best of three series to complete the sweep. Behind the pitching and hitting of Joe Sheridan, crisp defense and several heads-up plays by the combination of Steve Halper and Deuce Brown Echo Tap stifled the Terawulf offense. Dr Rob Wallace's 2 run HR started off the scoring as Echo jumped out to a 2-0 lead. The score remained 2-0 until the bottom of the 3rd, where the Barmen erupted for 6 runs with 2 outs to forge an 8-0 lead. After an intentional walk to Dr Rob Wallace to load the bases, Joe Sheridan delivered a 2 RBI single, Chris Paternostro an RBI double, Kenny Zeidner an RBI single, and singles by  Greg Thomas and Steve Halper  to load the bases, Sean Dolan delivered the dagger plating the 6th run with a single. The Grillmeisters offense was led by Lloyd Haymes (1-1, 3 BB), Roy Alexander (2-4), Dr Rob Wallace (2-3, HR), Joe Sheridan (2-4), Chris Paternostro (2-3), Kenny Zeidner (1-2, BB), Steve Halper (2-3), Sean Dolan (2-3), and Deuce Brown (2-3).
	Douglas VW 18 Phenomenal Boyz 9
	Game one of the best of three 50s A semifinal series went to the Douglas VW boys by a score of 18-9.  The night's theme was called the Justin Doyle show, as he went 4-4 with 3 HRs and 7 RBIs. He added added a circus catch on the run in right center to end a P-Boyz rally.  Others having big nights for Douglas VW were Steve Steransak, who was a perfect 4-4, while Lou Rivera and Chris Yee had 3 big hits each.  Luke Nacca, Frank Padovano and Al Genova (inside the park HR), all had 2 hits.  On the hill, Mario Fastiggi battled a strong wind and played solid defense to pick up the win.
	Phenomenal Boyz 14 Douglas VW 13
	It was a game that was controlled by Douglas VW for 6 plus innings. All they needed was 3 more outs but that never happened as the P-Boyz rallied for 7 runs in the bottom of the 7th inning to walk off Douglas VW to force a final game of this best of three 50s A semifinal series.  In the loss for Douglas, Chris Yee (HR) and Fernando Diaz both had perfect nights going 4-4, while Lou Rivera added 3 hits.
	Playoff Rounds for Week Ending September 7, 2025
	Playoffs Completed