With the 2023 PGCBL regular season concluding on Saturday, it’s important to know the dates and format for this year’s playoffs. Last year, the Amsterdam Mohawks defeated the Batavia Muckdogs to claim the title, but who will come out on top in 2023?
In the East, six teams will make the playoffs, with the 3-6 seeds playing in a quarter-finals. The highest seed to make it from those four will then play the East’s 2 seed in the Semi-Finals, while the other team to make it from those four will play the East’s 1 seed. The winner of those two matchups will then face off in the East Division Finals for a chance to play in the PGCBL Championship.
In the West, only the top four teams will make the playoffs, and the Semi-Finals will work with basic 1 seed vs. 4 seed and 2 seed vs. 3 seed matchups. The winner of those two games will then advance to the West Division Finals, and the winner of that will face the East Division champ in the PGCBL Championship.
Here’s the full format & dates:
Sunday, July 30th
East Division Quarter-Finals (1 game playoff)
6th seed @ 3rd seed
5th seed @ 4th seed
West Division Semi-Finals (1 game playoff)
4th seed @ 1st seed
3rd seed @ 2nd seed
Monday, July 31st
East Division Semi-Finals (1 game playoff)
Lowest remaining seed @ 1st seed
Highest remaining seed @ 2nd seed
West Division Finals (1 game playoff)
Lowest remaining seed @ highest remaining seed
Tuesday, August 1st
East Division Finals (1 game playoff)
Lowest remaining seed @ highest remaining seed
Wednesday, August 2nd – PGCBL Championship (GAME 1)
Best of 3 game series between East & West Division winners
Locations & dates for the championship series is to be determined by participating teams and the league office.
Playoff Seeding Tiebreaker Procedures:
- Head-to-Head record
- Record against other playoff teams
- Number of first inning runs scored throughout the season
- Coin toss
Current Picture
As of the morning of July 27th, the Mohawks, Blue Sox, DiamondDawgs, Stallions, and Dutchmen have clinched playoff spots in the East. The Dragons are currently in the sixth seed slot, but will have to battle to see who the final team in is.
In the West, the Pioneers and Muckdogs have clinched the playoffs, while the Tarp Skunks, Power, and DoubleDays are in a fight for the final two spots.