4/06/2026

If you are experiencing a sense of deja vu, do not adjust your screen. For the fifth consecutive year, WGtR! has officially turned the Branchburg Mens Friday Slowpitch League into their own personal victory lap.

After a dominant 13-2 regular season, the boys entered the postseason with a target on their backs and a "ring-or-bust" mentality. Spoilers: They got the ring.

*** The Playoff Path: Total Domination ***

WGtR! did not just win the double-elimination tournament; they treated it like a home run derby. They went a perfect 3-0 in the postseason, outscoring opponents by a combined score of 39-7.

Round 1: WGtR! vs. Thirstys (W 16-1)

The Semis: WGtR! vs. Foul Balls (W 7-4)

The Finals: WGtR! vs. Foul Balls (W 16-2) - A statement victory to clinch the "Drive for Five."

*** Statistical Superlatives ***

The 2025 campaign was a record-breaking affair with a team batting average of .611. Here are the heavy hitters who anchored the lineup throughout the season and the championship run.

Postseason Heroes

* The Ace: Fred Vonhorn was absolutely dominant on the mound, anchoring the defense by giving up only 7 total runs through 3 playoff games. He also stayed hot at the plate, hitting .727 for the tournament.

* The Power Threat: Christopher Sasso turned into a human cheat code when it mattered most, hitting .800 with a 1.200 SLG and 5 RBIs in the tournament.

* The Hit Machines: Walter Byleckie (.750 AVG) and Jim Jagt (.625 AVG) were essentially automatic baserunners during the title run.

* RBI King: Ben Lyman locked in for the playoffs, leading the team with 7 RBIs across the three-game sweep.

* Clutch Production: Kevin Curran and Tommy Diamente combined for 7 playoff RBIs to keep the line moving.

Regular Season Staples

* The Engine: Christian Piombo played every single game, racking up 39 hits and scoring 30 runs to lead the team in offensive activity.

* The Slugger: Derek Vonhorn was a nightmare for pitchers, finishing the regular season with a team-high 1.583 SLG and 4 home runs in just 8 games.

* Steady Bats: Mike Loria (.674 AVG) and Matt Hennicke (.644 AVG) provided the consistent depth that made this 13-2 run possible.

*** The Dynasty Continues ***

With five straight regular-season first-place finishes and five straight league titles, WGtR! has moved from "great team" to "historical dynasty." The 2025 season saw the highest team batting average on record and a playoff defense that allowed just over two runs per game.

The big question for 2026: Does anyone have a thumb big enough for a sixth ring?

Final 2025 Record: 16-2 (Regular Season + Playoffs)
Postseason Run: 3-0
Status: Still Champions.