Day 4 of the South African National Baseball Championships 2026 has set the stage perfectly for finals day, with the final round robin games confirming the top contenders across all divisions. The intensity stepped up again, and while some teams secured their dominance, others fought hard to stay in contention right to the end.
In the U10 division, Gauteng A have stamped their authority on the competition, finishing the round robin with seven wins from eight games. Their 17–8 win over Mandela Bay and a tight 10–8 result against Gauteng B showed both their attacking strength and their ability to close out pressure situations. CTBF Blue remain second and well within reach, having been consistent throughout, while Mandela Bay hold third place after a competitive campaign. CTBF Red and Gauteng B round out the standings, but the focus now shifts to whether anyone can challenge Gauteng A’s momentum going into the finals.
The U12 division continues to be led by an unbeaten Gauteng A side, who move to seven wins from seven and remain the standout team in the age group. Their control of games and ability to score consistently has separated them from the rest. Western Cape A have secured second place and look like the strongest challengers after another solid day, including an 8–6 win over Gauteng B and a dominant 14–2 result earlier in the day. Western Cape B and Gauteng C remain competitive in the middle of the table, while Gauteng B, Mandela Bay and Limpopo will be looking to finish strong.
In the U15 division, the race at the top has tightened significantly, with Gauteng A and Western Cape A both finishing on seven wins from eight games. Gauteng A’s dominant 32–0 win over Limpopo highlighted their scoring power, while Western Cape A continued their consistency with strong performances, including an 11–3 win over Western Cape B. With both teams level on log points, the final will be a true contest between two evenly matched sides. Gauteng B and Limpopo sit just behind them, while Western Cape B, Mandela Bay and Gauteng C complete the standings.
The U18 division saw a major shift, with Western Cape A in a strong position after thier 12–1 result over Gauteng A. Western Cape A still top the standings and remain the team to beat heading into the finals. Gauteng A have closed the gap and have set up what could be one of the most competitive finals matchups. Mandela Bay and Gauteng B are level and still very much in the mix for positions, while Western Cape B and Limpopo round out the table.
In the women’s division, Gauteng U18 Women have been dominant, remaining unbeaten with seven wins from seven and confirming themselves as clear favourites heading into the final day. Their wins over Western Cape U18 A Women and Gauteng 15B Women showed both control and consistency. Gauteng 15A Women sit second and will be aiming to challenge, while Western Cape U18 A Women remain competitive in third. Western Cape U15A Women and Gauteng 15B Women continue to build experience and will be looking to finish their campaigns positively.
With finals day now ahead, the tournament has delivered exactly what was expected, competitive baseball, strong provincial representation and clear growth across all age groups. The hosts have once again ensured that the event has run smoothly, and all that remains is for the top teams to convert their performances into titles as the 2026 championships come to a close.
