The four participants for the 2012 Midwest Collegiate League playoffs are now set.

The DeKalb County Liners qualified as the league’s 2012 Regular Season Champions and pennant winner, and will hold home-field advantage for as long as they remain in the playoffs.  The Liners clinched the top spot with an 8-1 victory over the Chicago Zephyrs on Sunday.

The Northwest Indiana Oilmen qualified as the league’s second-place team, and will hold home-field advantage for the Semi-Final Series.  The Oilmen clinched a playoff spot back on July 21st.

The DuPage County Hounds clinched a playoff spot on July 24, and clinched the third seed in the playoffs on July 27.  The Hounds can only obtain home-field advantage in the Championship Series, and only if their opponent is the Southland Vikings.

The Southland Vikings clinched their spot in the playoffs with a win over fifth-place Chicago on Saturday night.

Here is the schedule of games for the Semi-Final Series:

SERIES A:  Southland vs. DeKalb County
Game 1:  Tuesday, July 31, at Founders Field in Sycamore, IL at 7:05 p.m.
Game 2:  Wednesday, August 1, at Homewood-Flossmoor High School in Flossmoor, IL at 7:10 p.m.
Game 3:  Thursday, August 2, at Founders Field in Sycamore, IL at 7:05 p.m. (if necessary)

SERIES B:  DuPage County vs. Northwest Indiana
Game 1:  Tuesday, July 31, at Oil City Stadium in Whiting, IN at 7:00 p.m.
Game 2:  Wednesday, August 1 at Lisle-Benedictine Sports Complex in Lisle, IL at 7:00 p.m.
Game 3:  Thursday, August 2 at Oil City Stadium in Whiting, IN at 7:00 p.m. (if necessary)

The winners of each series will play for the Midwest Collegiate League Championship, beginning Friday, August 3, in the home park of the highest-remaining seed.