With the commissioner away and several regulars taking the week off, Week 3 of the JCSL 2025 season still unfolded smoothly, highlighting the league’s growing momentum. As teams begin to find their rhythm, the early contenders are starting to emerge in the race for a coveted spot in the RenoSafe Homes postseason.
All photos courtesy of Josh Finkelstein.
Web Interactive Technologies 20 – Donny Ankri Architects 13
Despite windy conditions on Sunday morning, Web Interactive Technologies (WIT) wasted no time setting the tone. Power hitting from Yitzchok Sheen and Aron Meister propelled WIT to an early lead, energizing the dugout and giving them control out of the gate.
Donny Ankri Architects didn’t go down quietly, chipping away at the lead with a steady offensive response. The game remained tightly contested until Yaakov Meister and Eli Dollman delivered back-to-back home runs in the late innings, sealing the win for WIT in emphatic fashion.
The Friendship Circle 8 – YL Waitering 6
In one of the weekend’s most thrilling matchups, The Friendship Circle edged YL Waitering in a hard-fought 8–6 victory defined by clutch performances and defensive excellence.
Offensively, Meir Parry and Howie Friedman led the charge with timely RBIs, while Donny Donaty set the tone at the top of the lineup. A pivotal moment came in the seventh inning when Ariel Kramer delivered a bases-clearing single, swinging momentum firmly in The Friendship Circle’s favor. Additional contributions from Avi Yudkowsky and Binyamin Gutman kept the pressure on throughout.
Defensively, Meir Parry showcased his range at shortstop, and Moshe Miller made a game-saving catch with runners in scoring position. Mayer Goldsmith and Dovid Gelberman anchored the battery, keeping YL Waitering’s bats in check.
Despite a final-inning push by YL Waitering to close the gap, The Friendship Circle held firm. A smart defensive play by Howie Friedman tagging a runner overrunning first base—upheld after a challenge—was followed by a flyout to Gutman, securing the win. Notably, Gutman celebrated the victory just in time to make it to his son’s Gadol Fair.
With grit and teamwork, The Friendship Circle lived up to their name, delivering a complete and spirited team performance.
Lazar Real Estate 18 – GB Homes 1
Lazar Real Estate (LRE) turned in a commanding performance, routing GB Homes 18–1 in a five-inning, mercy-rule victory. The offense combined patience at the plate—drawing a league-record 17 walks—with sharp hitting and smart baserunning.
DY Green got things started with an RBI single as LRE posted five runs in the first. Baruch Glazer paced the offense, going 3-for-4 with a double, four runs scored, and an RBI. Captain Chaim Finkelstein added multiple RBIs with key hits in the first and fourth innings, while Gershon Vegh, Donny Basch, and team owner Mordy Rubenstein Lazar all contributed to the scoring effort.
The scoring barrage continued across the middle innings, with consistent pressure applied from top to bottom of the lineup. On the mound, Ahron Adler was dominant, allowing just one run without issuing a single walk. Supported by crisp defense and several highlight-reel plays, LRE showcased their depth and discipline in a statement win.
Ambush Law 15 – Orshan Legal Group 3
In a highly anticipated legal-themed showdown, Ambush Law powered past Orshan Legal Group with a 15–3 victory on historic Field #4.
After falling behind 1–0 early, Ambush Law responded emphatically with five two-out runs in the first inning. Moshe Stal sparked a third-inning rally with an RBI double, and Yehudah Roll extended the lead with a two-run homer—his second in as many games. Adam Ben-Zev delivered consistently with runners in scoring position, while Yeshayahu Schwartz and Avrohom Frost each contributed a pair of doubles to keep the offense rolling.
Eli Kelemer continued to excel as a leadoff hitter, going 4-for-4 and creating havoc on the basepaths. Gedaliah Gelb capped the game with a walk-off RBI double in the sixth.
On the defensive side, Yaakov Benzaquen delivered a composed pitching performance, backed by standout defense including a Gold Glove-caliber effort from Aharon Loiterman in the outfield. In a comprehensive team effort, Ambush Law left no doubt, asserting their dominance and improving their postseason prospects.
