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New Jersey Baseball League- Playoff Recap

Semifinal Series #1

(4) Paterson Bats vs. (1) Princeton Phantoms

Game 1 -- Paterson wins 10-3
Game 2 -- Princeton wins 7-2
Game 3 -- Paterson wins 6-2
Game 4 -- Princeton wins 10-2
Game 5 -- Paterson wins 7-6

Paterson wins the series 3 games to 2, I believe this is our first series that went the distance. Paterson won the odd numbered games, Princeton won the even numbered games. The Phantoms had already clinched their spot in the USBL Tournament, but are another team that is likely to see their seed drop. That means the NJBL Championship Series will legit be for a berth in the USBL Tournament.

Semifinal Series #2

(3) Newark Fightin Whites vs. (2) Jersey City Panthers

Game 1 -- Jersey City wins 3-2
Game 2 -- Jersey City wins 19-0
Game 3 -- Newark wins 4-2
Game 4 -- Newark wins 8-5
Game 5 -- Newark wins 10-3

Newark wins the series 3 games to 2, coming back from a 2-nothing deficit. It appears the Panthers got a little cocky after their 19-0 win in game #2, and it has cost them a chance to participate in the USBL Tournament.

NJBL Championship Series

(4) Paterson Bats vs. (3) Newark Fightin Whites

Game 1 -- Paterson wins 6-0
Game 2 -- Newark wins 11-3
Game 3 -- Newark wins 8-4
Game 4 -- Paterson wins 3-1
Game 5 -- Paterson wins 14-10

Paterson wins the NJBL Championship Series 3 games to 2. All 3 series' went the distance, all 5 games. Impressive. Game 5 was obviously a pitch by committee, and it came down to who could get outs. With this, the Bats will get the 2nd NJBL spot in the USBL tournament.