Mississauga Men's Slo-Pitch League

The FINALS are here!

Tier 1:

(1)Shattered Dreams vs. (3) Thunder Buffaloes

Regular season head to head: Shattered Dreams 3-2-1 +9

David vs. Goliath. This will be the fourth league finals between these two teams and Goliath has been victorious each time.

2015: 2-0 Thunder Buffaloes

2016: 2-1 Thunder Buffaloes

2019: 3-1 Thunder Buffaloes

It would be hard to predict otherwise for 2023. Anybody needing BP balls can collect them on Kennedy after the slugfest in the semis between Goobers and Thunder Buffaloes. Expect more of the same in this series.

Tier 2:

(1) Sacred Sluggers vs. (2) The Cubs

Regular season head to head: Sacred Sluggers 2-2-0 +3

The two best teams (with the same regular season record) in Tier 2 duke it out in the finals. Their regular season meetings settled nothing as both teams won two each in close games. This series will easily go the full five games to see who will emerge victorious. Perhaps both teams are ready to move to Tier 1 next season to prove their worth.

(5) Brewski Boys vs. (7) Outliers

Regular season head to head: Brewski Boys 2-2-0 +9

It wasn’t pretty but Brewski Boys and Outliers are the last two standing in the consolation finals after a long tough season. Both teams are playing for pride and bragging rights. Nobody came this far to lose as both teams will want to feel good to end the season.

Tier 3:

(1) Got Rice vs. (3) Medicine Hats

Regular season head to head: Got Rice 3-1-0 +32

The well-rested top seed had a week off after sweeping their semi finals. If they spent their time on social media instead of BPing, they may be rusty in facing the battle-tested Medicine Hats. Got Rice demolished the 3 seed in week 2 of the regular season, but had a much tougher time in their second meeting as they only managed a split. Champions are not crowned in week 2, but in September. This should be a good matchup.

(5) Giants vs. (6) Miller Twins

Regular season head to head: Miller Twins 2-1-1 +11

It’s always good to play September ball. Giants and Miller Twins will look to end the season on a high note as they conclude another successful season in Tier 3. Miller Twins hold the regular season edge over Giants and also had the easier time in the semis. Will that matter in the finals? We’ll find out.

Tier 4:

(1) Cleveland Steamers vs. (3) Black Diamonds

Regular season head to head: Cleveland Steamers 5-1-0 +26

All the 1 seeds have gone through to the finals, including Cleveland Steamers. The 1 seed in Tier 4 will be looking to double up as playoff champions as well against a team that they handled easily in the regular season. Beware of Black Diamonds though. The 3 seed was dominated in the regular season by the 1 and 2 seeds, but prevailed against the 2 seed Havana Club. Will the finals be deja vu?

Good luck to all the finalists!