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San Joaquin County baseball playoffs: CIF SJS first-round matchups set
TL;DR
The CIF SJS first-round matchups for the San Joaquin County baseball playoffs have been announced, setting the stage for upcoming games.
Key points
- CIF SJS first-round matchups announced
- San Joaquin County baseball playoffs set to begin
- Details on specific teams not provided
San Joaquin County baseball playoffs: CIF SJS first-round matchups set
St. Mary's Dylan Patten is out at third by Lincoln's Mathew DeOlveria during their game in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026. (
St. Mary's Giani Camacho catches the ball during their game against Lincoln in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
St. Mary's Ethan Silva gets ready to catch the ball during their game against LIncoln in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
St. Mary's Moses Alexander is safe as Lincoln's Colton Clark attemps to tag him at second after Alexander was caught in a run-off during their game in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
St. Mary's Jeremy Krause gets ready to catch the ball as Lincoln's Brayden Glaser dives back safely to first during their game in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
Lincoln's Aiden Williams scores a run during their game agsint St. Mary's in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
St. Mary's Jeremy Krause gets ready to hit the ball during their game against Lincoln in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
St. Mary's catcher Maddox Rabara and Nico Bavaro celebrate after a successful inning during their game against Lincoln in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
St. Mary's Ethan SIlva scores a run during their game against Lincoln in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
St. Mary's Dax Hardcastle celebrates scoring a run with teammate Jeremy Krause during their game against Lincoln in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
St. Mary's Maddox Rabara dives back safely to first as Lincoln's Izaak Hill gets ready to catch the ball during their game in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
Lincoln's Aiden WIlliams arrives safely at home as St. Mary's catcher Maddox Rabara waits for the ball during their game in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
St. Mary's Gino Lovotti scores a run during their game against Lincoln in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
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St. Mary's takes second of three from Lincoln
St. Mary's Dylan Patten is out at third by Lincoln's Mathew DeOlveria during their game in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026. (
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St. Mary's takes second of three from Lincoln
St. Mary's Dylan Patten is out at third by Lincoln's Mathew DeOlveria during their game in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026. (
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St. Mary's takes second of three from Lincoln
St. Mary's Giani Camacho catches the ball during their game against Lincoln in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
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Meet the SJ County Martin Dentistry Baseball AOTW for April 20-25
St. Mary's Ethan Silva gets ready to catch the ball during their game against LIncoln in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
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St. Mary's takes second of three from Lincoln
St. Mary's Moses Alexander is safe as Lincoln's Colton Clark attemps to tag him at second after Alexander was caught in a run-off during their game in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
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St. Mary's takes second of three from Lincoln
St. Mary's Jeremy Krause gets ready to catch the ball as Lincoln's Brayden Glaser dives back safely to first during their game in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
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St. Mary's takes second of three from Lincoln
Lincoln's Aiden Williams scores a run during their game agsint St. Mary's in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
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St. Mary's takes second of three from Lincoln
St. Mary's Jeremy Krause gets ready to hit the ball during their game against Lincoln in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
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St. Mary's takes second of three from Lincoln
St. Mary's catcher Maddox Rabara and Nico Bavaro celebrate after a successful inning during their game against Lincoln in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
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Meet the SJ County Martin Dentistry Baseball AOTW for April 20-25
St. Mary's Ethan SIlva scores a run during their game against Lincoln in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
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St. Mary's takes second of three from Lincoln
St. Mary's Dax Hardcastle celebrates scoring a run with teammate Jeremy Krause during their game against Lincoln in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
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St. Mary's takes second of three from Lincoln
St. Mary's Maddox Rabara dives back safely to first as Lincoln's Izaak Hill gets ready to catch the ball during their game in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
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St. Mary's takes second of three from Lincoln
Lincoln's Aiden WIlliams arrives safely at home as St. Mary's catcher Maddox Rabara waits for the ball during their game in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
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St. Mary's takes second of three from Lincoln
St. Mary's Gino Lovotti scores a run during their game against Lincoln in Stockton Tues. April 28, 2026.
Playoff baseball is different.
The Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs are here, and the reset is real. The regular season is over, and records no longer matter.
From here, every pitch carries more weight. Every swing matters a little more. Every play can change a season.
For the 19 San Joaquin County teams, that journey begins May 6 in the first round.
Before the first exchange of lineup cards, here’s where each team finished in league play.
San Joaquin Athletic Association: Edison (first), Tokay (first), Stagg (third), Bear Creek (fourth)
Tri-City Atlantic League: St. Mary's (first), Lodi (second), Lincoln (third)
Valley Oak League: Manteca (second), East Union (third), Oakdale (fourth), Mountain House (sixth), Sierra (seventh)
Trans Valley League: Ripon Christian (first), Ripon (second), Escalon (third)
Sierra Valley Conference: Liberty Ranch (second)
Central California Athletic Alliance League: River Island (second), Millennium (fifth)
Mother Lode League: Linden (first)
Now it’s time to find out — who’s your team playing? What seed did they land? And do they have a real shot at a section title?
Here’s the first-round schedule, broken down by division from Division I through Division VII.
Note: Results and next-round schedules will be posted in separate updates following each round.
Division I
No. 16 Tokay (15-13) at No. 1 St. Mary's (22-5), 4 p.m.
No. 9 Lincoln (14-13) at No. 8 Central Valley (20-8), 4 p.m.
No. 12 Edison (21-5) at No. 5 Turlock (21-5), 4 p.m.
No. 13 Mountain House (12-16) at No. 4 Granite Bay (16-12), 4 p.m.
Division II
No. 9 Lodi (18-9) at No. 8 Vacaville (19-9), 4 p.m.
No. 15 Stagg (16-8-1) at No. 2 West Park (23-5), 4 p.m.
Division III
No. 9 Bear Creek (13-13-2) at No. 8 Patterson (10-18), 4 p.m.
No. 14 Antelope (8-16-1) at No. 3 Manteca (20-8), 4 p.m.
No. 10 Sierra (11-17) at No. 3 El Capitan (21-7), 4 p.m.
Division IV
No. 13 Center (10-16-1) at No. 4 East Union (19-8), 4 p.m.
No. 11 Del Campo (9-19) at No. 6 Oakdale (18-9), 4 p.m.
Division V
No. 9 Casa Roble (14-13-1) at No. 8 Escalon (18-8), 4 p.m.
No. 11 Hughson (14-14) at No. 6 Liberty Ranch (18-8), 3 p.m.
No. 10 Destiny Christian Academy (15-12) at No. 7 Ripon (17-9), 4 p.m.
Division VI
No. 1 Ripon Christian (25-2), BYE
No. 9 River Island (14-7) at No. 8 Mariposa County (19-6), 4 p.m.
No. 13 Argonaut (8-14) at No. 4 Linden (15-11), 4 p.m.
Division VII
No. 9 Millennium (7-13) at No. 8 Foresthill (11-10), 4 p.m.
This article originally appeared on The Record: San Joaquin County baseball CIF SJS first-round schedule, seedings
Q&A
What are the first-round matchups for the CIF SJS baseball playoffs?
The specific first-round matchups for the CIF SJS baseball playoffs have been set, but details on the teams involved were not provided.
When do the San Joaquin County baseball playoffs start?
The start date for the San Joaquin County baseball playoffs has not been specified in the announcement.
Which teams are participating in the CIF SJS baseball playoffs?
The article does not list the specific teams participating in the CIF SJS baseball playoffs.
Where will the CIF SJS baseball playoff games be held?
The locations for the CIF SJS baseball playoff games have not been mentioned in the article.