Sam Sutton
The lights at M&S Park shine brightest in the postseason. The 2025 M&S Playoffs delivered everything – slugfests, web gems, heartbreak, and the rise of new stars. From the opening Wild Card to the Semifinals chaos, every pitch mattered. Now the World Series stage is set: Kaboom vs. King Salomon Part Deux.
Wild Card: Vandelay 12 – Stayin’ Alive 7
The postseason opened with fireworks. Vandelay Industries slugged their way past Stayin’ Alive in a 12–7 shootout, powered by Nussi, who was locked in at the plate, and Wamma, who drove in runs and flashed leather all night.
The defining moment came on defense – with Stayin’ Alive threatening, Sammy Seruya and Wamma turned a game-changing double play that crushed momentum. Jimmy Malakh pitched with grit, keeping Vandelay steady against a dangerous lineup.
Stayin’ Alive refused to go quietly. Bresher launched a no-doubt bomb over the fence to jolt his squad, but it wasn’t enough. Vandelay’s defense carried the day and booked a semifinal showdown with #1 seed Kaboom.
Semifinals Night 1: Longhorns (#2) vs King Salomon Pt Deux (#3)
The first semifinal night was classic. The #2 Longhorns and #3 King Salomon Pt Deux clashed in a best-of-two set, and King Salomon swept both games in thrilling fashion.
Game 1 ended 7–6, with the tying runs stranded on base.
Game 2? Pure chaos. Locked in a tie, Eric Cytryn delivered the swing of the series – a rocket into the right-field gap that rolled out for a home run. The clutch blast broke the deadlock, sent the King Salomon dugout into a frenzy, and completely unraveled the Longhorns. Then momentum belonged to King Salomon.
The highlight reel didn’t end there:
· Rookie phenom JoJo “Box Office” Levy launched his third bomb of the season, a no-doubt nuke that shook the Park.
· Nathan Kushner stole runs with an impossible over-the-shoulder grab.
· And Cytryn closed the series with a diving catch in center to secure the sweep.
Final: King Salomon swept the Longhorns in two games and advanced to the World Series.
Semifinals Night 2: Kaboom (#1) vs. Vandelay Industries (Wild Card)
The second semifinal night belonged to #1 seed Kaboom. Facing Wild Card survivor Vandelay Industries, they delivered a sweep of their own.
Game 1 turned into a pitcher’s duel. Abe Saka was dominant on the hill for Kaboom. Jimmy Malakh stunned the Park with his own shutdown stuff for Vandelay. Both offenses struggled to break through – until chaos struck. With the game on the line, Sol Fallas made a jaw-dropping, game-saving diving catch to end it. One of the greatest plays in postseason history.
Game 2 saw Kaboom’s lineup break free. Patient at-bats and timely hits piled up runs, and their defense stayed sharp. Vandelay battled but ran out of steam.
Final: Kaboom swept Vandelay in two games, locking in their World Series date with King Salomon Pt Deux.
The World Series: Kaboom vs. King Salomon Pt Deux
Now, the finale. Two rosters built for this moment.
Kaboom, captained by Uri Adler, looked like the juggernaut all season. They’ll lean on ace Abe Saka, the ripped power-hitting force Sol Fallas, and a lineup that knows how to grind. Veterans Barry Finkel, a former postseason hero with a walk-off World Series winner on his résumé, MoMo Levy, and Nutty Aurbach bring leadership, playoff experience, and plenty of pop.
King Salomon Part Deux, led by Hall of Famer Michael “Sabon” Salomon, comes with equal firepower. They’re anchored by the legendary Mo Shamah, the elite all-around threat Zack “Z” Ashkenazie, and steady arm Yitz Sutton – who once pitched a perfect game in the World Series and is hungry to add another championship to his career. Add in championship-tested leaders like Teddy Ishak and Sammy Esses, and this team has the pedigree and resilience to shock anyone.
Throw in the breakout rookie JoJo Levy, the always-clutch Eric Cytryn, and their hungry supporting cast, and King Salomon comes into the World Series with swagger.
Two Giants. Two Paths. One Cup.
Will it be Kaboom’s year, or will King Salomon’s mix of legends and young guns capture the immortal M&S Cup?
Stay tuned…