The playoffs continue Friday at Steve Cox Park (Mel Olsen Field) with Smoky Division rivals Sugar Kings 13-10-1 facing the Cyclones 12-10-1
First pitch is 6 pm.

The 4th place Sugar Kings and 5th place Cyclones are locked firmly in the middle of the standings but both have 3 game win streaks and are equally match. This should provide some great baseball excitement. The Cyclones would seem to have the edge with an ERA of 2.00 and batting average of 0.379 during the playoffs but don't count out the Kings. They're posting a 0.563 win percentage and should give the Cyclones a run for their money.

Sunday: Play continues at Steve Cox Park with the Sierra Division leading Mariners 20-3-1 playing the 4th place Ravens 14-7-3
First pitch is 9 am.

The Mariners would seem to be the team to beat and the Ravens look like the team to do it. Ravens pitching is on fire with a playoff ERA of 1.00 and a batting average of 0.351. The Mariners were the team during the regular season but have stumbled in the playoffs. Mariner pitching seems to have completely imploded compiling a 13.00 ERA and a batting slump that is average at 0.250 during the playoffs.
Don't count the Mariners out. They could find their legs and run away with this game.

Both the Sierra and Smoky Divisions have players from their 40's and up, but don't let that fool you. All of these guys have played college and minor league ball and still have the stuff. Pitchers throw in the low to mid 80's and still have pitching trickery. While they may have put on a few pounds (like most of us), at the plate batters can still go yard at any moment.

This is FREE BASEBALL folks. At a beautiful field with great stands. Bring the kids and your box lunch and beverages. But remember there is no alcohol allowed in King County parks.

For more information about the Puget Sound Senior Baseball League playoff schedule go to www.pssbl.com