June 4
Four Seasons Awards 10,
Gregoris Nissan 8
A great team effort by Four Seasons. Behind the great pitching of AJ Riccio and Dan Kehoe was the superb defense by Bryan Kassebaum, Matt Kufner, Charlie Domminish James Fleming and Matt Hintze. Great game behind the plate by Billy Firpo. The offense was led by Brian Berghorn, Joe Foarile and Neil Salvati. Keep up the aggressive baseball Four Seasons.
VS Lions Club 15, Heinemann Realty 5
With the Lions banging out 6 runs in the first inning there was no looking back. A pair of doubles by John Rogan, Joe Maci going 3 for 3, all singles, and Nicholas Danisi with a pair of singles as well. Other hits by Jayson Castro, Joe Dicapua and Eddie Strzelecki. Getting hit by the pitchers were Alex Oppenheimer, Emile Chang, David Zito, Ryan Sciretta and Rafael Alvarez twice. The whole team was in the game either driving in runners or scoring them.
A great combined pitched game by Alex Oppenheimer, Guy Mladinov and Eddie Strzelecki with 10 strikeouts and 2 assists to first base. Two terrific catches by David at shortstop and almost doubling up the runner at first. Nicholas at second with diving catch to end a would be rally. One exciting game with all great plays, good job well done guys.
June 4
Aamco Transmissions 6,
Culley's Furniture 2
Aamco was outstanding in one of their most exciting games of the season. Kevin Donnelly was superb pitching allowing 2 runs and striking out 10 and contributing offensively with 3 hits. Awesome game by Ryan Keane defensively behind the plate providing an inning ending strike 'em out, throw 'em out double play. Excellent infield defense by Michael Barba, Billy Stewart, Billy Seiter and Paul Faglione. Terrific baserunning by Nick Accardi and Conor Gallagher, great hitting by Nick Valenti with a double and 2 key RBIs against a very tough opponent.
June 9
VS Lions Club beat Astoria Federal
The game started as a tight pitcher's duel but the Lions cut loose in the third. Eddie Strzelecki lead the barrage with 4 hits, Brian Perez, Joe Maci, Jayson Castro and Ryan Sciretta each with 3 hits. Emile Chang, John Ragon and Alex Oppenheimer with a pair of hits each. Nicholas Danisi, Joe Dicapua, Al Alfiero and Rafael Alvarez each with a hit along with RBIs and runs scored. David Zito reached on 3 walks and scored all 3 times with 2 RBIs. Alex Oppenheimer and Jayson Castro both with terrific catches at their positions. Another superb combined outing by the Lions' pitching staff, Brian Perez, Joe Dicapua and Joe Maci with 10 Strikeouts and 2 assists to first base allowing 7 hits and 5 runs to reach the plate in 6 inning game. Great game guys ending the season with a big win the bats blazing before the tournament games, way to go guys, good work.
June 9
Culley Furniture 8, V.S. Kiwanis 13
In a tough battle by both teams, Kiwanis emerged victorious in the regular season closer. Starter John Labeck and reliever Andrew Bock were the stars of the game, striking out some of Culley's biggest bats and keeping a powerful lineup to 8 runs. Once again proving that defense wins ballgames, the Kiwanis gloves came up with every ball. Notable defensive players were Nick Russo, Dan Conlon, Mike Fisch and Steve Aleksis. Lead off man J.C. "Crazy Legs" Mendoza was on base all day giving the Culley pitchers something to think about, and Andy Labeck (2 for 2 and a walk) continues to hit the ball hard in clutch situations. The game was won in the first inning when, with bases loaded, Greg Rositano and Franco Palma hit back-to-back doubles. The Boys in Blue never looked back. This team is clearly ready to do some big things in the tournament.
June 11
V.S. Kiwanis defeats V.S. Lions
The first game of the tournament started out a nail-biter, a real pitchers duel between Anthony Pranzo for Kiwanis and David "Insert-Nickname-Here" Zito. Leading 3-2 after two innings, the Kiwanis bats came alive in the third with every player reaching base in the inning. Dan Conlon and Andy Labeck each had 2 hits in the inning and all the guys hit the ball sharply all day. Nick Russo was right on the ball, fouling several off in the direction of Lions' coach Nick Danisi. Once again defense proved to be the name of the game, as the hot gloves of J.J Iburg, Mike Daly, Mike Fisch and especially Andrew Bock saved the day. John "Eagle Eye" Labeck, having walked in his previous 7 at bats, finally got a pitch to hit fair for a hard ugly base hit. This Kiwanis team showed that they really are something special, with big hits, strong gloves and smiles all day long. Every one of the boys continues to show up ready to play whatever position is asked. It has been a privilege to be around such a fine group of young men who truly understand what Little League is about. Hats of to a terrific Lions Club team that played hard right to the end. All the players on both teams are a credit to the League, their coaches, and most importantly their parents.
