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Dan Lyons, right, played in his 500th game with the Long Island Ducks on July 2 and enjoyed a big first half with a .327 average and 38 RBIs.
First-half success for Ducks
Reaching the midway point of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball campaign with the best half-season record in their 16-year history, the Long Island Ducks (46-23) have plenty to be excited about but also more work to do. more
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Andrew Cunningham ate up some innings down the stretch for the Rams, who won 15 games and played for the countywide title.
West Hempstead wins 15 games
It was a banner year on the baseball diamond for West Hempstead. The Rams compiled an overall record of 15-4, and finished atop the Nassau County Wide Conference with 14-2 league record. more
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John Brownell was the MVP of the Atlantic League Championship Series last season and went 3-0 in the playoffs after winning nine regular-season games for the Ducks.
Ducks celebrating 15th season
A family of four or more can still enjoy a night at the ballpark without breaking the bank. The Long Island Ducks, celebrating their 15th season and looking to become the first team in Atlantic League of Professional Baseball history to capture three straight championships, offer field box seats for a $12, free parking, and a promotional giveaway at nearly every game. more
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Senior James Valerio is setting the tone for the Rams' lineup from the leadoff spot.
Rams find success on diamond
After struggling for the past few years in the highly competitive Nassau Class A baseball scene, West Hempstead moved into the Countywide Conference for 2014 with a rebuilding process in mind. more
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Getting senior Matt Ford back at second base and at the top of the lineup bodes well for the Pride.
Optimism for healthy Pride
Last March, Hofstra baseball coach John Russo and the Pride were in the beginning stages of trying to cope with the absences of then-juniors Matt Ford and Dalton Rouleau from the middle infield and top of the lineup. more
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On the diamond, every spring brings a new beginning
The snow may continue to fall — who knows, maybe till Easter this wacky winter — but baseball fans are following the first reports from spring training and counting the weeks until Opening Day. more
Gerard Rennie, a coach in the East Meadow Little Leagues Challenger Division, helped his son Gerard Jr. hit a ball during a game on Oct. 27.
Overcoming challenges
Walking through the East Meadow Little League Baseball Complex on Merrick Avenue on select Sundays, you’ll hear the crack of baseballs and softballs on aluminum bats, shouts of support from encouraging parents, and raucous cheers as a ball rolls into the outfield grass for a hit. more
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Ducks repeat as Atlantic League champs
The Long Island Ducks outlasted Somerset in five games to win the 2013 Atlantic League Championship. It's their second straight title and third in franchise history. more
Clarke players, from bottom left, Joe Fusco, Matt Seelinger and John Fogarty with coach Tom Abruscato, top left, and assistant coach Mike Meittinis took part in the Grand Slam Challenge.
Nassau drops Grand Slam Challenge
Great pitching silenced great hitting when some of the top high school senior baseball players from Nassau and Suffolk Counties got together for the Ryan T. Caufield Grand Slam Challenge last Monday evening at Farmingdale State College. more
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Junior Hardvis Batista races home for one of West Hempstead's eight runs in its crossover game victory at Hewlett on April 16.
West Hempstead back on track
Times have been tough on the baseball diamond at West Hempstead over the past few seasons. However, a strong finish to the 2012 campaign, followed up by some early success in non-league games this spring, had things looking up for the Rams. more
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