Playoff Preview: Mountaineers return to playoffs with eyes on OCAA medal

Mohawk and Fanshawe matchup in play-in game

(ETOBICOKE) – Mohawk Mountaineers softball is back in the OCAA playoffs since 2017 after finishing this season with a 10-14 record. The nine-win improvement from a season ago placed the Mountaineers in the fifth seed and sets them up to play the Fanshawe Falcons.

The Matchup:

Mohawk's play down the stretch of the 2023 season carries a lot of momentum into playoffs. The Mountaineers won four consecutive games, helping them earn a postseason berth.

Fanshawe played to one win better than Mohawk, finishing with a 11-13 record. The Falcons closed their season out winning 10 of their final 14.

Previous Matchup and History:

The Mountaineers swept the Falcons through three regular season games this season. Mohawk's first win came early in the season, defeating Fanshawe 7-6, and then in the Mountaineers final two games of the season they won 11-6 and 5-4 over the Falcons.

Prior to this year, Fanshawe had won 14 consecutive versus Mohawk dating back to 2018.

2023 Statistics:

Runs Scored:
Mohawk – 114 (fourth in the OCAA)
Fanshawe – 103 (tied for sixth)

Batting Average:
Mohawk – .296 (fourth)
Fanshawe – .264 (fifth)

On-Base Percentage:
Mohawk – .366 (fourth)
Fanshawe – .332 (sixth)

Earned Run Average:
Mohawk – 6.98 (ninth)
Fanshawe – 5.50 (fourth)

Strikeouts:
Mohawk – 91 (sixth)
Fanshawe – 116 (fourth)

First pitch for the Mountaineers and Falcons will be 5 p.m. on Oct. 19 at Connorvale Park.

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