August 24, 2025 – Surrey, BC
The 2025 Craig Donaldson Memorial LMFL Playoffs wrapped up Sunday at Softball City with a thrilling final matchup that capped off an action-packed day of fastpitch. Fans were treated to four intense games, with the Steveston Canadians ultimately emerging as league champions after a nail-biting walk-off win over the Vancouver Lomas.
Sunday’s Results
- Connaught Jazz 1 – 3 Connaught Rangers
The Rangers struck first in the morning, relying on strong pitching and timely hitting to eliminate the Jazz. - Steveston Canadians 7 – 1 Vancouver Lomas
Steveston came out swinging, taking control early and handing the Lomas their first loss of the day. - Connaught Rangers 0 – 4 Vancouver Lomas
The Lomas bounced back with a shutout performance, punching their ticket to the final. - Vancouver Lomas 2 – 3 Steveston Canadians
In the championship game, the Canadians sealed the title with a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh.
A Final to Remember
The championship game was everything fans could hope for—a pitcher’s duel between two of the league’s best. Tyson Barkman took the mound for Steveston, going 6.1 innings with 6 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk, and 5 strikeouts. Opposite him, veteran ace Derek Mayson carried the Lomas with 6 innings of work, giving up 9 hits, 3 runs, and striking out 2.
At the plate, Barkman was unstoppable, going 3-for-3 with a run scored. The Canadians opened the scoring in the second inning with a triple from Creyke and a Barkman single, eventually capitalizing on two wild pitches from Mayson to take a 2–0 lead.
The Lomas clawed back in the fourth, as Mayson doubled to score Creamer, then came home himself on a Matt Dobie single to even the score at 2–2. From there, both pitchers locked in, trading zeroes until the bottom of the seventh.
With the crowd on edge, Steveston’s Yee singled to lead off the inning. An error put runners on first and second, setting the stage for Hikida, who ripped a line drive into right field to score Yee. The walk-off sealed a 3–2 win and the 2025 LMFL Championship for the Canadians.
Post-Game Awards
Following the final, the LMFL Executives presented awards to standout performers from the playoff tournament:
🏆 Best Pitcher
- Jose Reyes – Connaught Rangers
- 26 innings pitched
- 74 strikeouts
- 1.08 ERA
🏆 Best Hitter
- Tyson Barkman – Steveston Canadians
- AVG: .667
- Hits: 8
- OBP: .692
- OPS: 1.859
✨ Honorable Mentions
- Cam Grey – Ladner Masters
- AVG: .625 | Hits: 5 | OBP: .700 | OPS: 1.575
- Matt Dobie – Vancouver Lomas
- AVG: .500 | Hits: 7 | OBP: .623 | OPS: 1.128
The 2025 playoffs showcased the incredible depth and growth of the LMFL, from rising young players to veterans with Team Canada experience. With crowds buzzing and competition at its peak, this year’s tournament proved once again why the LMFL remains one of the premier men’s fastpitch leagues in the country.