| UCSSL 2026 PLAYOFF GAMES | ||||||
| 50’s Divisions | ||||||
| Playoff Rounds for Week Ending August 16, 2026 | ||||||
| Douglas VW 18, Phenomenal Boyz 8 | ||||||
| Douglas VW defeated Phenomenal Boyz 18-8 in the opening game of this best of three semifinal 50s A playoff series. After a back-and-forth start, the V-Dubs quickly seized control, scoring five runs in both the second and third innings to build a commanding lead they would never relinquish. Leading the offensive attack was Fernando Diaz, who went a perfect 4-for-4. Luis Rivera jump-started the scoring with a deep three-run home run in the second inning. Justin Doyle, Frank Padovano, and Willie Solar each added three hits, while Al Genova and Luke Nacca contributed two hits apiece. While the offense provided plenty of fireworks, the true stars of the night were the entire team’s defensive effort. Mario Fastiggi was lights-out on the mound, keeping the Phenomenal Boys’ lineup in check. Behind him, Rivera and Nacca turned in stellar performances in the infield, while Diaz, Padovano, Genova, and Hector Munoz helped lock down the outfield. With the victory, the Dubs are now just one win away from returning to the finals, where they’ll look to defend their championship crown. | ||||||
| Angry Joe’s Apparel 10 , Rocky’s Bar & Grill 7 | ||||||
| Game 1 of this best of three 50s A semifinal playoff series between these familiar division rivals at Rahway Park was tight and low-scoring until Angry Joe’s broke it open with six runs in the sixth inning, grabbing the lead and powering past Rocky’s for a thrilling win. Rocky’s offense was led by Anderson Monzon, who collected three hits, while Craig Michaud went 2-for-3. Larry Pacifico added a triple and a sacrifice fly, and Dave Martorano, LaQuan “Fu” Gray, Pete Abene, Ellan Ben-Hayon, Todd O’Reilly, Don Sheehy, and Frank Mastrocola also contributed at the plate in the tough loss. | ||||||
| Echo Tap & Grille 11,,Dowling’s Tavern 4 | ||||||
| In Game 1 of this 50s B semifinal playoff series at scenic Tremley Point, the Echo Tap built a 7-2 lead after two innings and never looked back, cruising to an 11-4 win. Winning pitcher Joe Sheridan led Echo’s offense with a perfect 4-for-4 performance, while Nick Mennona went 2-for-2 with two walks. Dr. Rob Wallace, Greg Thomas, Steve Halper, and Erik Hastrup each added two hits in a deep lineup as Echo took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series. | ||||||
| Angry Joe’s Apparel 13, Rocky’s Bar & Grill 9 | ||||||
| Angry Joe’s punched its ticket to the 50s A Division Finals by completing a two-game playoff sweep of Rocky’s Bar & Grill. In another tight, hard-fought battle, the teams traded runs throughout the night before Angry Joe’s broke through in the top of the seventh and sealed the win. | ||||||
| Rocky’s kept battling at the plate, powered by perfect nights from LaQuan “Fu” Gray and Larry Pacifico, who each went 3-for-3. Craig Michaud and Ellan Ben-Hayon added two hits apiece, Dave Martorano chipped in a 2-for-4 effort, and Jim Litterio, Pete Abene, Todd O’Reilly, Don Sheehy, and Bob Howlett all contributed on offense in the hard-fought loss. | ||||||
| Echo Tap & Grille 19, Dowling’s Tavern 4 | ||||||
| Against the backdrop of picturesque Rahway River Park, Echo Tap & Grille turned a tight 5-3 lead after three innings into a 19-4 victory, scoring 14 runs over the final four frames to sweep Dowling’s in this 50s semifinal series to earn a berth in the B Division Finals. Leadoff hitters Lloyd Haymes and Deuce Brown combined for three hits and a walk, while Roy Alexander went 2-for-3 with two walks. Dr. Rob Wallace added a 3-for-5 night with a double, and pitcher Joe Sheridan stayed hot by going 4-for-4 while allowing only eight runs across the two-game series to secure the win. Sean Dolan was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a walk, Cruz Missile legged out a triple, and Erik Hastrup went 2-for-3 with two RBIs. Echo now awaits the winner of Thirsty Turtle and Terawulf in the B Division Final. | ||||||
| Thirsty Turtle 13, Sonia’s BCE 7 | ||||||
| Thirsty Turtle captured game 1 of this best of three 50s B quarterfinal playoff series by a score of 13-7. | ||||||
| Thirsty Turtle 16, Sonia’s BCE 6 | ||||||
| Thirsty Turtle completed a sweep of Sonia’s BCE in game two of this 50s B playoff quarterfinal series by a score of 16-6. The Turtles move on to play Terawulf in the semifinals | ||||||
| Playoff Rounds for Week Ending August 23, 2026 | ||||||
| Playoff Rounds for Week Ending August 30, 2026 | ||||||
| Playoffs Completed | ||||||