2025 All Star Game & HR Derby

Game | Time | Matchups | Location | Game Stats |
1 | 10:00:00 AM | San Francisco 0 @ Chicago Sox 0 | Legacy Park - North | |
2 | 11:30:00 AM | Chicago Sox 0 @ San Francisco 0 | Legacy Park - North | |
3 | 1:00:00 PM | San Francisco 0 @ Chicago Sox 0 | Legacy Park - North | |
4 | 2:30:00 PM | TBD 0 @ Oakland 0 | Legacy Park - North | |
5 | 4:00:00 PM | Oakland 0 @ TBD 0 | Legacy Park - North | |
6 | 5:30:00 PM | TBD 0 @ Oakland 0 | Legacy Park - North |
The USBA Summer Smash Tournament kicked off under clear skies and scorching sunshine on Saturday, July 12, at Markham Centennial Park—a perfect setting for a full day of high-energy softball. Eight competitive teams came ready to battle for bragging rights and the title of tournament champion. But beyond the games, the atmosphere was pure summer magic—a festival of community and sport. Tents were pitched, BBQs fired up, and laughter echoed across the diamonds as players, families, and friends came together to celebrate not just the competition, but the joy of the game.
The North field saw a tightly contested round robin between The A's, Free Agents, Royals, and White Sox. The day opened with a slugfest as the Free Agents edged out The A’s 12–10. The Royals then started their campaign with a strong 15–8 win over the White Sox. In a thrilling 12:30 PM showdown, the Royals stayed hot, narrowly outlasting The A’s 18–16. The afternoon continued with an offensive showcase, including a 16–16 draw between Free Agents and White Sox. The A's ran out of gas late in the day, falling 16–1 to the surging White Sox. The final matchup between the Royals and Free Agents ended in a unusual 16–16 stalemate, wrapping up a wild and balanced day on the North diamond.
Over on the South field, fans were treated to several high-scoring affairs and a few surprises. The morning opened with a 6–6 tie between the Rockies and Jays, setting a tone of parity. The Padres then pulled out a tight 10–9 win over the Giants, before cruising past the Rockies 16–9 in their second game. The Giants bounced back in the afternoon, overpowering the Jays 11–2 and then dominating the Rockies 16–1 in a statement win. The day closed with a low-scoring 4–4 draw between the Padres and Jays, sealing a mixed bag of results that left most teams within striking distance going into the playoffs.
The playoff rounds brought drama, upsets, and clutch performances as teams battled for a spot in the finals.
Quarterfinals Recap:
The underdog Jays, who had gone winless in the round robin, shocked the heavily favored Giants with a dominant 9–1 victory. Their bats came alive at just the right time, and strong defense kept the Giants off balance throughout. On the other side of the bracket, the Free Agents put together their most complete performance of the tournament, exploding for a 17–5 win over the White Sox. From the first pitch, the Free Agents were in control, overwhelming White Sox pitching with a relentless offensive attack.
Semifinals Recap:
Riding high off their quarterfinal upset, the Jays nearly pulled off another stunner against the top-seeded Royals. The Jays held the lead deep into the game, but the Royals showed their championship pedigree. A few timely hits in the late innings swung the momentum, and the Royals ultimately held on for a tight 11–9 win to book their spot in the final.
In the other semifinal, the Free Agents continued their offensive surge with a statement 20–10 victory over the Padres. The game was close early, but the Free Agents broke it open with a massive middle-inning rally. The Padres couldn’t keep up, and the Free Agents advanced to the final looking like the hottest team in the tournament.
Finals: Free Agents vs Royals
The championship game between the Free Agents and Royals lived up to the hype, delivering a thrilling, back-and-forth battle that came down to the final pitch.
Both teams traded blows throughout the game in a tightly contested affair, with neither side willing to give an inch. The Free Agents, riding the momentum of two high-powered playoff wins, held a narrow lead going into the 6th. But the Royals, as they had done all tournament, responded under pressure—scratching across the tying run to make it a deadlock heading into the final inning.
In the top of the 7th, the Free Agents managed to squeeze across a crucial go-ahead run, reclaiming the lead at 10–9. It was now all up to their defense. The bottom half of the inning delivered the moment of the tournament. With a runner on first, a Royals batter launched a towering drive to deep left field—a shot that looked destined to be a walk-off home run. But the Free Agents’ left fielder had other plans. In a jaw-dropping display of athleticism and determination, he sprinted to the fence, perfectly timed his leap, and soared above the wall to rob a championship-winning home run. The crowd erupted as he came down with the ball—a highlight-reel catch that will be remembered for years.
Still with life, the Royals put two runners on with two outs. Their final batter gave it one last push, sending a deep fly to right field. But the ball hung just long enough for the right fielder to settle under it at the warning track and squeeze the final out.
Final score: Free Agents 10, Royals 9.
The Free Agents—clutch at the plate and heroic in the field—are your 2025 USBA Summer Smash champions.
The dust has barely settled on the epic Summer Smash finale, but the countdown is already on for the next USBA Tournament, set for August 23–24 — and it’s shaping up to be bigger, louder, and more competitive than ever.
The stakes are higher. The rivalries are heating up. And after witnessing highlight-reel catches, clutch home runs, and heart-stopping finishes in July, fans and teams alike are eager to see who will rise next.
🏆 Will the defending champs Free Agents go back-to-back?
💪 Can the Royals return with a vengeance and finish the job?
👀 Which dark horse squad is ready to shock the field?
Expect fireworks, upsets, and edge-of-your-seat drama all weekend long. Whether you’re a returning powerhouse or a new team looking to make your mark, this is where reputations are made and legacies are born.
📍 Mark your calendars
📆 August 23–24 (One/Two days depending on teams)
📍 Location: Markham Centennial Park
The 2025 softball season is set to begin on June 1st, and we’re excited to kick things off with a fresh new format. This year, in addition14-game regular season, we’re introducing two open tournaments that will welcome participation from both league and non-league teams. These tournaments are designed to bring more excitement, variety, and competitive energy to the season, giving teams additional opportunities to play and connect with a wider softball community. We’re looking forward to a fun and dynamic season ahead—let the games begin!
Schedule:
14-game schedule played over 7 weeks.
Doubleheaders every week.
No games on long weekends.
Each team plays every other team at least twice.
Tournaments:
First Tournament: July 11–13 at Centennial
Second Tournament: August 22–24 at Centennial
Playoffs:
The top 3 teams from the overall standings qualify directly for the playoffs.
Tiebreaker criteria (in order): Points, Wins, Run Differential, Head-to-Head.
The 4th playoff spot will be decided through play-in games on August 10, 2025
Teams ranked 4th, 5th, and 6th will compete for the final spot:
Game A: 6th vs 5th
Winner of Game A plays 4th for the final playoff spot.
All playoff series are best-of-three.
Players must participate in a minimum of 6 games to be eligible for both playoff and play-in games.
Tentative playoff dates:
Play-In Games: August 10
Semi-Finals: August 17
Finals: September 14
Games:
Games canceled due to rain will be recorded as a tie (Best effort will be made to make up the games).
Games will only be canceled if fields are deemed unsafe or if there is lightning.
Please provide full player names (no nicknames) to the stat keeper when submitting your lineup.
Date |
Time |
Visitors |
Home |
Location |
September 15, 2024 |
9:00 AM |
TOR |
NYY |
Legacy Park - North |
September 15, 2024 |
10:30 AM |
NYY |
TOR |
Legacy Park - North |
September 15, 2024 |
12:00 PM |
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Legacy Park - North |
September 15, 2024 |
9:00 AM |
SF |
CHS |
Legacy Park - South |
September 15, 2024 |
10:30 AM |
CHS |
SF |
Legacy Park - South |
September 15, 2024 |
12:00 PM |
SF |
CHS |
Legacy Park - South |
September 15, 2024 |
1:30 PM |
TEX |
BOS |
Legacy Park - North |
September 15, 2024 |
3:00 PM |
BOS |
TEX |
Legacy Park - North |
September 15, 2024 |
4:30 PM |
BOS |
TEX |
Legacy Park - North |
September 15, 2024 |
1:30 PM |
MIL |
OAK |
Legacy Park - South |
September 15, 2024 |
3:00 PM |
OAK |
MIL |
Legacy Park - South |
September 15, 2024 |
4:30 PM |
MIL |
OAK |
Legacy Park - South |
Semi Finals - Teams are re-ranked |
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Date |
Time |
Visitors |
Home |
Location |
September 29, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
TEX |
OAK |
Legacy Park - North |
September 29, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
CHS |
NYY |
Legacy Park - South |
September 29, 2024 |
11:30 AM |
OAK |
TEX |
Legacy Park - North |
September 29, 2024 |
11:30 AM |
NYY |
CHS |
Legacy Park - South |
September 29, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
TEX |
OAK |
Legacy Park - North |
September 29, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
CHS |
NYY |
Legacy Park - South |
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Finals |
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Date |
Time |
Visitors |
Home |
Location |
October 6, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
CHS |
OAK |
Legacy Park - North |
October 6, 2024 |
2:30 PM |
OAK |
CHS |
Legacy Park - North |
October 6, 2024 |
4:00 PM |
CHS |
OAK |
Legacy Park - North |
We are currently expanding our league and accepting new registrations.