UB/Unfinished Business (FL) swept the 2025 ISPS May Melee Madness Men’s Lower Division with a perfect 5–0 record, including a 16–6 win over Step Bros in the final. See full game scores, team stats, and how UB turned unfinished business into championship glory.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — The field was loaded. The bracket was deep. But in the end, only one team stood undefeated: UB/Unfinished Business (FL), who stormed through the 2025 ISPS May Melee Madness Men’s Lower Division to seize the crown with a flawless 5–0 record, culminating in a powerful 16–6 championship win over Step Bros (FL).
From their opening statement — a 19–7 rout of Latin Legends — to their dominant march through Bad Boys Miami and three meetings with Step Bros, UB proved to be the most balanced and explosive team on the diamond.
“They didn’t just win—they made a statement,” said ISPS Commissioner Manuel T. Ferrero III. “UB/Unfinished Business showed championship-level consistency, power at the plate, and a defense that never blinked. This is the level of play that defines ISPS.”
Round | Opponent | Result |
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Game 3 | Latin Legends (FL) | Won 19–7 |
Game 7 | On Fire (PUR) | Won 16–3 |
Game 18 | Step Bros (FL) | Won 11–7 |
Game 23 | Bad Boys Miami (FL) | Won 22–20 |
Final (Game 27) | Step Bros (FL) | Won 16–6 |
Total Runs Scored: 90 | Runs Allowed: 47 | Run Diff: +43
UB led the entire Men’s Division in offensive efficiency (18.00 avg) and had the lowest average runs allowed (9.40).
Step Bros were the tournament’s workhorse — battling through seven total games and clawing their way back from a tough loss to UB in Game 18. They defeated Spring SZN, YEET, Croqueta Crew (twice), and Bad Boys Miami to earn their rematch in the championship.
Their high-powered offense was on full display with standout wins like:
24–9 over Nuthin’ Fancy
16–5 over Bad Boys Miami
9–6 over Croqueta Crew
5–2 overall | 99 Runs For | 63 Against | +36 Run Diff
“Step Bros showed serious fight,” said Ferrero. “They earned their way back to the final through sheer determination and power. They made it a tournament to remember.”
Tournament Standings | ||||||||
Team Name | W | L | PCT | A | AA | F | AF | DIFF |
UB/UNFINISHEDBUSINESS(FL) | 5 | 0 | 1.000 | 47 | 9.40 | 90 | 18.00 | 43.00 |
STEP BROS (FL) | 5 | 2 | 0.714 | 63 | 9.00 | 99 | 14.14 | 36.00 |
BAD BOYS MIAMI (FL) | 2 | 2 | 0.500 | 79 | 19.75 | 86 | 21.50 | 7.00 |
CROQUETA CREW (FL) | 4 | 3 | 0.571 | 74 | 10.57 | 103 | 14.71 | 29.00 |
LOS D'SIEMPRE (FL) | 2 | 2 | 0.500 | 57 | 14.25 | 52 | 13.00 | -5.00 |
NUTHIN' FANCY (FL) | 2 | 3 | 0.400 | 78 | 15.60 | 63 | 12.60 | -15.00 |
SPRING SZN (FL) | 2 | 2 | 0.500 | 52 | 13.00 | 57 | 14.25 | 5.00 |
LOS MUERTOS (FL) | 2 | 2 | 0.500 | 53 | 13.25 | 36 | 9.00 | -17.00 |
YEET (FL) | 1 | 2 | 0.333 | 42 | 14.00 | 25 | 8.33 | -17.00 |
LATIN LEGENDS (FL) | 1 | 2 | 0.333 | 52 | 17.33 | 40 | 13.33 | -12.00 |
ON FIRE (PUR) | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 45 | 15.00 | 21 | 7.00 | -24.00 |
BAD BOYS CLEWISTON (FL) | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 50 | 16.67 | 20 | 6.67 | -30.00 |
Congratulations UB/UNFINISHEDBUSINESS(FL)! |
The ISPS (International Slow Pitch Softball) continues to raise the bar for competitive softball. With events like May Melee Madness, athletes are given not just a stage — but a championship-caliber platform to build legacy, forge chemistry, and compete for something bigger than just a win.
“Our mission is to create memories, opportunities, and milestones for slow-pitch athletes everywhere,” said Commissioner Ferrero. “UB wrote their story in bold letters this weekend.”
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