FL Adult Baseball

06/04/2026

30+ Division Semifinal Preview

Sunday, June 7 | 9:30 AM

The regular season is complete, and now four teams remain in the hunt for the 30+ Division Championship. Sunday morning's semifinal matchups will determine who advances to next week's title game.

Palma Sola Park
#3 Mets vs. #2 White Sox

The White Sox earned the number two seed after a strong regular season and will look to use their balanced lineup and steady pitching to punch their ticket to the championship game. The Mets enter as the third seed and have proven all season they can compete with anyone in the league. With both teams separated by just a few games in the standings, expect a competitive matchup where every run could make the difference.

Southeast High School
#4 Giants vs. #1 Blue Jays

The top-seeded Blue Jays enter the playoffs after spending much of the season atop the standings behind an explosive offense and aggressive baserunning attack. The Giants, however, have been a dangerous team all season and have shown they can put runs on the board in a hurry. As the fourth seed, they'll be looking to play spoiler and knock off the regular season champions.

Two games. Four teams. Two spots in the championship game.

Who will survive and advance?

06/01/2026

19+ Division Semifinal Preview

Tuesday Night | 7:00 PM

The postseason continues as four teams battle for a chance to play in the championship game, while two others look to finish their seasons with a victory in the consolation matchup.

Lakewood Ranch High School
Braves vs. Marlins

The Marlins enter as the second seed after a strong regular season built around speed, timely hitting, and solid pitching. They will face a Braves team that found its stride at the right time, advancing with a dominant playoff win over the Red Sox. Led by longtime manager Travis Lear, the Braves are looking to make another deep postseason run after reaching last year's championship game. Expect a competitive matchup between two teams with plenty of playoff experience.

Southeast High School
Reds vs. Orioles

The top-seeded Orioles begin their playoff journey after earning a first-round bye. Throughout the season, the Orioles have been one of the league's most complete teams, combining strong pitching, aggressive baserunning, and a powerful lineup. Standing in their way is a Reds team that pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the season by knocking off the higher-seeded Pirates in the opening round. The Reds have proven they can compete with anyone when their offense gets rolling and will look to keep their playoff run alive against the league's top seed.

Braden River Field 7
Pirates vs. Red Sox

While not part of the championship bracket, both teams will be looking to end their seasons on a positive note. The Pirates spent much of the year near the top of the standings and feature one of the league's most balanced lineups. The Red Sox have battled all season and will be looking to finish strong against a talented Pirates squad. Expect both teams to come ready to compete and close out the season with a win.

First pitch for all three games is scheduled for 7:00 PM. Championship game spots are on the line as the road to the title reaches its final stages.

05/31/2026

Mets Walk-Off In Nail-Biter Against Giants

By GameChanger

It came down to the wire on Sunday, as Mets grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 14-13, over Giants. The game was tied at 13 in the bottom of the ninth when Erik Holmen doubled, scoring one run.

Mets collected 24 hits and Giants had 15 in the high-scoring affair.

Mets got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Max Swenson doubled, scoring two runs, and Brandon Reckline singled, scoring one run.

Four more Mets runs crossed the plate in the second inning to extend the lead to 7-0. Angel Santos singled, scoring one run, and Prechae Rodriguez homered to center field, scoring three runs.

Giants scored five runs on two hits in the top of the third inning. John Staniszeski singled, scoring one run, Angel Mendez drew a walk, scoring one run, Chris Van Brandt drew a walk, scoring one run, Eddie Flores Jr drew a walk, scoring one run, and Angel Mendez scored after tagging up.

Mets added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Jay Blackwell doubled to center field, Angel Santos grounded out, and Brendon Leslie singled, each scoring one run.

Edward Soto tripled to center field, which helped Giants tie the game at 13 in the top of the eighth.

Brandon Reckline pitched three and two-thirds innings in relief for Mets. The reliever allowed nine hits and seven runs while, striking out three and walking four. Erik Holmen stepped on the mound first for Mets. The starting pitcher allowed four hits and five runs over two and one-third innings, striking out three and walking four. Jimi Franklin led things off on the hill for Giants. The pitcher gave up 17 hits and 12 runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking one.

Mets piled up 24 hits in the game. Erik Holmen went 4-for-5 at the plate to lead Mets in hits. Justin Sleeper and Prechae Rodriguez each drove in three runs for Mets. Brendon Leslie, Jay Blackwell, Brandon Reckline, Max Swenson, Troy Swenson, and Angel Santos each collected multiple hits for Mets. Mets turned one double play in the game. Mets were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Justin Sleeper made the most plays with 11.

Giants piled up 15 hits in the game. Number eight hitter, Joseph Giannie, showed the depth of Giants's lineup, by leading them with three hits in four at bats. Keith Johnson, Chris Van Brandt, and Eddie Flores Jr each drove in two runs for Giants. Angel Mendez and John Staniszeski each collected multiple hits for Giants. Giants had a strong eye at the plate, tallying 11 walks for the game. Keith Johnson and Chris Van Brandt led the team with two free passes each. Keith Johnson stole five bases. Giants ran wild on the base paths, piling up seven stolen bases for the game. Giants turned one double play in the game.

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05/30/2026

⚾ 30+ Division – Week 11 Preview ⚾

📅 Sunday, May 31
🕤 9:30 AM First Pitch

🏟️ Palma Sola Park
🔹 White Sox (6-4) vs. Blue Jays (6-4)
➡️ First place is on the line as the league's top two teams battle in a huge matchup with the playoffs just around the corner.

🏟️ Lakewood Ranch High School
🔹 Giants (4-6) vs. Mets (4-6)
➡️ A battle for third place and momentum heading into the final week of the regular season.

With just one week remaining before the playoffs begin, every game matters and every out counts. Who will make their move this Sunday?

05/29/2026

⚾ 19+ Playoff Recap ⚾

🏟️ Braves shut out Red Sox 10-0 to advance

The Braves punched their ticket to the next round with a dominant 10-0 victory over the Red Sox in a playoff game that stretched across two nights. The matchup began Tuesday evening but was suspended after two innings due to rain before resuming Thursday night.

When play resumed, the Braves took complete control behind a lights-out pitching performance from Noah Willingham and Nick iuni, who combined for the shutout. Willingham was dominant, striking out 12 while allowing just one hit over five scoreless innings without issuing a walk.

The Braves broke through in the second inning when Jesus Rosales singled to drive in the first run of the game, and the offense never looked back. Braves hitters piled up 15 hits on the night, with Jakob Corbin, Jose Carrasquel, Alejandro Roffe, Rosales, and Travis Lear all collecting two hits apiece.

The lineup stayed aggressive throughout the game, while the defense backed up the pitching staff with several key plays. Veteran manager and catcher Travis Lear made his presence felt defensively, throwing out the only attempted base stealer in the sixth inning before picking off another Red Sox runner at first base in the seventh.

The Braves also played flawless defense, committing no errors in the field.

With the win, the Braves advance to the semifinals where they will face the Marlins at Lakewood Ranch High School as they continue their pursuit of another deep postseason run. ⚾🔥

05/29/2026

⚾ 19+ Playoff Recap ⚾

🏟️ Reds upset Pirates 4-2 in playoff thriller

The Reds pulled off a dramatic late-inning comeback Tuesday night, scoring three runs over the final two innings to defeat the Pirates 4-2 and advance to the semifinals.

In a tight pitchers’ duel, the Pirates struck first in the fifth inning on a wild pitch before the Reds answered with a run of their own on a passed ball in the sixth. The Pirates regained the lead later in the inning when Phil Dorso grounded out to drive in a run and make it 2-1.

But the Reds delivered when it mattered most.

In the top of the eighth, Damien Moore tied the game with an RBI single before David DuBrule (FA) ripped a clutch two-run double to give the Reds a 4-2 lead they would not surrender.

Bryan Peraza was outstanding in relief for the Reds, allowing just one run over four innings while striking out five to earn the win. Starter Hunter Stellato also delivered a strong outing, giving up just one hit and one run over five innings while striking out four.

Dom Stockey led the Reds offense with two hits from the nine spot in the lineup, while the defense turned two double plays to help secure the victory.

The Pirates were led offensively by Nick D’Amico, Matt Likins, and Nick Gerzeny, who each collected hits in the loss.

With the win, the Reds advance to the semifinals where they will take on the top-seeded Orioles at Southeast High School. ⚾🔥

05/26/2026

Look who made a headline!

2026 MSBL Player Profile: Travis Lear, Florida Adult Baseball League (Sarasota)! Read more about Travis here: https://msblnational.com/2026-msbl-player-profile-travis-lear-florida-adult-baseball-league-sarasota/

05/26/2026

⚾ 19+ Division Playoff Preview ⚾

The regular season is complete, and now it's win-or-go-home time as the 19+ Division playoffs begin Tuesday night! Two first-round matchups will determine who advances to face the top-seeded Orioles and second-seeded Marlins in the semifinals.

🏟️ #4 Braves (3-8) vs. #5 Red Sox (3-8)
📍 Southeast High School | 🕖 7:00 PM

The defending finalist Braves and the Red Sox meet once again in what has quickly become one of the league's best rivalries. These teams split their regular season meetings, but the Braves claimed the higher seed thanks to the tiebreaker on run differential.

The Braves are led by longtime manager Travis Lear, whose club is hoping to make another deep postseason run after reaching last year's championship game. Veterans such as Lear, Marcano, Willingham, Carrasquel, and Roffe have helped keep the Braves competitive all season, and they are coming off an impressive offensive performance in their most recent victory.

The Red Sox will look to spoil those plans behind a lineup featuring Gallardo, Bonnett, Lavelle, Shepherd, and Davis. When the Red Sox offense gets rolling, they can score runs in bunches and have shown throughout the season that they are capable of hanging with any team in the division.

With both teams finishing 3-8 and splitting the season series, expect a tightly contested battle where every pitch and every defensive play could determine who moves on.

🏟️ #3 Pirates (6-5) vs. #6 Reds (3-8)
📍 Lakewood Ranch High School | 🕖 7:00 PM

The Pirates enter the postseason as the third seed after another strong campaign built around timely hitting, aggressive baserunning, and solid pitching. Players such as D'Amico, LeBlanc, Gerzeny, Dorso, Delpiaz, and McAvoy have been key contributors throughout the season and will be looking to continue their momentum in the playoffs.

The Reds may be the sixth seed, but they have proven they are capable of pulling off an upset. Debrule has been one of the hottest hitters in the division, recently launching multiple home runs, while Rodriguez, Soles, Stockey, and Shearlock have helped make the Reds offense dangerous from top to bottom.

The Pirates will be favored on paper, but playoff baseball rarely follows the script. If the Reds can continue their recent offensive surge, this could become one of the night's most entertaining matchups.

🏆 Waiting in the Wings

The top two seeds earned first-round byes after outstanding regular seasons:

🥇 Orioles (9-1) – Regular season champions and the team everyone is chasing. A balanced lineup, strong pitching staff, and consistent defense have made them the league's standard all season.

🥈 Marlins (7-3) – One of the hottest teams entering the postseason. With explosive offense, speed on the bases, and quality pitching, the Marlins will be a difficult matchup for whoever advances.

The road to the championship begins Tuesday night. Survive and advance! ⚾🔥

05/20/2026

Red Sox Breeze Past Reds

By GameChanger

Red Sox won big over Reds 10-3 on Tuesday.

Red Sox were the first to get on the board in the first when Cade Bonnett singled, scoring one run.

A single by Matt Linkins FA extended the Red Sox lead to 2-0 in the top of the second inning.

Red Sox scored five runs on three hits in the top of the fifth inning. Conner Floyd FA drew a walk, scoring one run, and Zach Boettcher FA singled, scoring three runs.

Billy Shepherd earned the win for Red Sox. The righty gave up zero hits and zero runs over one-third of an inning, striking out none and walking none. Jordan Trotter took the loss for Reds. The pitcher went two and one-third innings, giving up five runs (three earned) on three hits, striking out four and walking three. Lazaro Gallardo started on the bump for Red Sox. The hurler surrendered one hit and one run over five innings, striking out eight and walking one. Cade Bonnett appeared in relief for Red Sox.

Red Sox amassed 10 hits in the game. Billy Shepherd, Conner Floyd FA, and Matt Linkins FA each collected two hits for Red Sox. Matt Linkins FA led Red Sox with two runs batted in. The left fielder went 2-for-5 on the day. Red Sox had patience at the plate, piling up 10 walks for the game. Cade Bonnett, Jimmy Balam FA, and Conner Floyd FA led the team with two bases on balls each. Billy Shepherd stole two bases. Red Sox ran wild on the base paths, collecting four stolen bases for the game. Red Sox were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Billy Shepherd had the most chances in the field with 14.

Cody Pearman (FA) led Reds with one run batted in. Cody Pearman (FA) went 1-for-3 on the day. Van Soles and Cody Pearman (FA) each collected one hit for Reds. Caden Shearlock stole two bases. Reds ran wild on the base paths, collecting four stolen bases for the game.

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05/20/2026

Orioles Beat Braves

By GameChanger

Orioles beat Braves 6-2 on Tuesday at Southeast High School.

Orioles got on the board in the first inning after Alex Lee singled, scoring one run.

Orioles added one run in the third. Alex Lee doubled to center field, making the score 2-0.

Orioles committed an error, which helped Braves tie the game at two in the bottom of the fourth.

Orioles took the lead, 6-2, in the top of the eighth thanks to singles by Avry Charland, and Luis Colmenares.

Avry Charland led things off on the hill for Orioles. The pitcher gave up two hits and one run over three innings, striking out two and walking one. Travis Lear opened the game for Braves. The pitcher allowed 18 hits and six runs over seven and one-third innings, striking out seven and walking three. Ryan Fortune, Devlin Granberg, James Pipercic, Alec Charland, and Christian Gulgin each threw scoreless innings for Orioles in relief.

Orioles amassed 18 hits in the game. Orioles's Jesse Yackel, the number seven hitter, led Orioles with three hits in four at bats. Avry Charland, Alex Lee, and Luis Colmenares each drove in two runs for Orioles. Roman Katynski, Ryan Fortune, James Pipercic, and Kyle Harry each collected multiple hits for Orioles. Orioles turned two double plays in the game.

Noah Willingham, Jairo Rosales, Jakob Corbin, and Brian Christianson FA each collected one hit for Braves. Braves had patience at the plate, piling up six walks for the game. Braves turned two double plays in the game. Braves were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Travis Lear made the most plays with seven.

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