The 2017 senior league playoffs opened Thursday night at Lions Park, with first-place Kelly’s Pub Molson Bulldogs playing NTV Hitmen in one series, while 3 Cheers Pub Bud Light Dodgers and The Bigs met in the other best-of-five semifinal.
Kelly's Pub and 3 Cheers Pub both finished with 16-8 records. However, the Bulldogs were awarded first place as they won the season series against the Dodgers 4-2.
Likewise, The Bigs and NTV Hitmen both finished with 12-12 records, and the season series was tied 3-3.
The Bigs were awarded third as they outscored the Hitmen 61-51 in the season series.
The Canada Games squad finished out of the playoffs at 4-20.
2017 MOLSON ST. JOHN’S SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Final 2017 standings
Team W L
Bulldogs 16 8
Dodgers 16 8
The Bigs 12 12
Hitmen 12 12
Canada Games 4 20