PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Mountaineers matchup versus top seeded Lords

Mohawk softball looks to upset first seed Durham

(ETOBICOKE) – Following a convincing 9-2 victory in the opening round of the OCAA playoffs, Mohawk Mountaineers softball will now take on the top seeded Durham Lords.

The Matchup:

Mohawk entered the OCAA playoffs as the fifth seed and defeated the fourth seed Fanshawe Falcons in that first round game. It was a game that saw tremendous pitching performances by both teams until the Mountaineers scored nine runs in the final three innings.

Durham is the top-ranked team coming into the playoffs after playing to a 22-2 regular season. As the first seed the Lords received a first-round playoff bye.

Previous Matchup and History:

In the 2023 season opener Mohawk hosted Durham in a high scoring game. The Lords came out on top 12-11.

Durham had jumped out in front 10-1 after three innings, but Mohawk brought across seven runs in the fourth. The Mountaineers got within one run in the sixth but could not manage to tie the game.

In the other matchups this season between the two, the Lords won 10-0 and 13-0.

Historically, Durham has had Mohawk's number with the Mountaineers last win coming in 2016.

Tournament Format:

A win for the Mountaineers would mean they play the winner between the St. Clair Saints and Humber Hawks, and also guarantee a medal finish for Mohawk.

If the Mountaineers lose, they will then play the losing team between the Saints and Hawks. Mohawk would still have a backdoor path to the gold medal game.

The first pitch between the Mountaineers and Lords will be thrown at 11 a.m. on Oct. 20 at Connorvale Park.

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