Sotkamon Jymy Survives Fifth Game, Keeps Roope Korhonen’s Playoff Run Alive

Sotkamon Jymy beat Joensuun Maila in a deciding fifth quarterfinal on Friday, extending veteran Roope Korhonen's playoff career. Korhonen, 45 and the all-time leading batter in men's Superpesis, will play at least two more series after Jymy won the match 1–0 in periods. Sotkamo took the first period 7–1 and drew the second 2–2. Tamperelainen reported.

Sotkamo advances to the semifinals alongside Vimpelin Veto, Kouvolan Pallonlyöjät and Manse PP. The semifinals pair ViVe against Manse and SoJy against KPL. Both series will be contested in a best-of-five format.

In the women's semifinals, Jussittaret Seinäjoki opened their series with a 2–0 victory over Porin Pesäkarhut (3–1, 7–1). Matilda Niskakangas and Anni Laakso hit home runs, and Pesäkarhut managed just four opportunities to reach third base. Manse leads their semifinal against JoMa 1–0. In the women's bracket, teams need four wins to reach the final.