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GAME RECAP: RVC Tigers Baseball Blue Wins 9u East Coast Fall League Championship
by Trevor Dugan Connor Scully gets the save for RVC Tigers Blue, securing their championship victory FINAL: Tigers 7 – Sharks 4 pic.twitter.com/i72zphDGLY — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) November 3, 2024 This Sunday afternoon Pops Field in Farmingdale played host to the 9u East Coast Fall League Championship between Sharks Baseball Academy and RVC Tigers Baseball Blue. The righty Benjamin Marcic got the start for the Sharks with the championship on the line, while the Tigers went with RHP Richie Lind. It took no time at all for the Tigers to take the lead, scoring twice in the top of the first. After three straight walks loaded the bases, Connor Scully drove in the game’s first run with an RBI single. Another run scored on a bases loaded HBP, making it 2-0 Tigers after...
GAME RECAP: MXE Academy Giac Squad wins BOS 16u Fall Division Title
by Trevor Dugan Jefferson Biener with a great play in foul territory to secure the 16u @liboysofsummer championship for the Giac Squad despite a late rally from the Bonnies FINAL: Giac Squad 6 – Bonnies 4 pic.twitter.com/SbVIC0JkAs — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) November 3, 2024 On a frigid Saturday night at Garden City Community Park, Giac Squad and the Bonnie Bees met to decide the Boys of Summer 16u Fall Division Championship. The best of three championship series began last Sunday, when the teams split a doubleheader to force a decisive game three. With the season on the line, the Giac Squad started the winning pitcher from game one, Jefferson Biener (Division 2026). The Bonnies went with the hard throwing right hander Jackson Medina (Park Slope Collegiate). Both starti...
Fall Ball Series Powered by Revolution Athletics: Adelphi University
(This is the third stop of the Fall Ball Series. Special thanks to Revolution Athletics for sponsoring this year’s series. Make sure to check them out here!) For as long as I’ve been following college baseball on Long Island, Adelphi has always been known for their strong pitching. Last season, a number of injuries impacted their pitching staff leaving them shorthanded to navigate through the ultra-competitive NE-10 Conference. It was their offense that kept them afloat, as they averaged an impressive 6.06 runs per game but were outscored by 29 runs on the season. They finished with an overall record of 23-23 (15-12 NE-10), and losing their playoff game against No. 2 New Haven. Their incoming class of freshmen certainly takes the sting away. From my vantage point, it has the po...
GAME RECAP: Small Ball Fuels Rally for 5 Star National in Tie Against Bonnie Monarchs
by Gabe Zoda In the second game of an All Star Baseball Academy double header, Five Star National 2026 showcased exceptional small ball play to secure a tie in a late game rally against the Bonnie Monarchs. The game was highly contested throughout, making it almost fitting to end in a tie. It started with a different kind of rally in the first inning from Five Star National in the top of the 1st. Aiden Dobrie and Chase Braun started the game off getting on base off of an error and a hit by pitch then a double steal. Having 2 runners in scoring position with no outs in the top of the first? Could you ask for a better start? That set the stage for Tyler Plugues who, with the infield in, rocketed a single past the diving 3rd baseman to score in the games first run. Chris Ragona would then s...
GAME RECAP: Bonnie Bees and MXE Academy Giac Squad Split Doubleheader
by Trevor Dugan MXE Academy Giac Squad takes game one of their doubleheader at PAL Stadium FINAL: MXE 8 – Bonnies 3 With a win in game two, they will be crowned @liboysofsummer 16u Fall Division Champions pic.twitter.com/VY1R8AaUpo — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) October 27, 2024 16u MXE Academy Giac Squad and the Bonnie Bees met Sunday morning for the first two games of a three game series to decide the Boys of Summer 16u Fall Division Championship. LHP Ethan Azoff (James Madison 2026) got the start for the Bonnies in game one. MXE sent out RHP Jefferson Biener (Division 2026). The Bonnies had the bats working in the top of the first. After a leadoff strikeout, the 2-5 batters hit four consecutive singles. The first run scored when Reynaldo Medina (Park Slope Collegiate 2027)...
Fall Ball Series Powered by Revolution Athletics: Molloy University
Molloy has firmly established themselves as one of the premier Division-II programs in the northeast. They are coming off an outstanding season in which they won a program-record 42 games, captured the ECC Championship and the NCAA East Regional prior to losing in the Super Regionals to nemesis Southern New Hampshire. It could not have been a more dominant run through the East Regional as the Lions nearly shut out their opponents in all three games: (W) 7-0 vs No. 7 New Haven (W) 5-0 vs No. 6 Goldey-Beacom (W) 3-1 vs No. 7 New Haven The Lions advanced to face their rival Southern New Hampshire in the Super Regionals with a trip to the Division-II World Series on the line. It did not go nearly as well, as the Lions lost by the scores of 9-8 and 12-10 to end their season. They led 6-0...
Bob Hirschfield to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Axcess Baseball is excited to announce that Bob Hirschfield is the 2024 recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award Powered by Ken Kortright State Farm Agency. Hirschfield is a legendary figure within the Long Island baseball community and his impact is still felt. While most baseball fans are familiar with his name, some might not be aware just how deep his roots in the game of baseball are. Hirschfield played at St. John’s University from 1966-1970 as a pitcher and outfielder. He was a part of the 1968 team which played in the Division-I College World Series. During his career at St. John’s, he also played for the Cotuit Ketleers in the Cape Cod League and was a member of the USA College All Star team for legendary Miami head coach Ron Fraser. Hirschfield also served in the U...
Fall Ball Series Powered by Revolution Athletics: Stony Brook
(Editor’s Note: This is the first part of a multi-part series in which we highlight some of the local college programs during their Fall Ball season. Special thanks to Revolution Athletics for sponsoring this year’s series. Make sure to check them out here. ) You couldn’t have had a better October day for baseball on Long Island. It seemed to appear as more of an August day than October 21 with the temperature hitting 80 degrees in Stony Brook. We were checking up on the Seawolves as they prepare for the 2025 season – which will be the 35th under Head Coach Matt Senk. They are coming off a 2024 season in which they finished with an overall record of 24-28 (12-15 in CAA play). It was their second season in the CAA conference after switching from the America East foll...
GAME RECAP: 14u New York Longhorns Brown-Eriring Sweep BOS Doubleheader with B1 Ghost Diaz Black
by Trevor Dugan Middle Country Park played host to a 14u Boys of Summer fall league doubleheader Sunday morning between New York Longhorns Brown-Eriring and B1 Ghost Diaz Black. The 14u NY Longhorns Brown-Eiring spoke to Axcess after their doubleheader @liboysofsummer pic.twitter.com/1IXdIwkKih — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) October 20, 2024 GAME ONE The doubleheader began bright and early at 9:00 A.M. RHP Liam Byrne took the ball to start for the Longhorns, while B1 went with RHP Will Lordi. Each starter got off to a solid start, pitching two scoreless innings apiece to begin the game. Both pitchers seemed to be pitching to contact and trusting the fielders behind them. Neither offense could break through until the bottom of the third, when Longhorns catcher Vincenzo Abbatielo s...
GAME RECAP: 11u Rebels Baseball Sweeps ECYBL Doubleheader
by Trevor Dugan The coaches of 11u Rebels Baseball spoke to Axcess following their successful day at Vets Memorial Field@EcybTournaments pic.twitter.com/0tc1pBt59R — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) October 19, 2024 11u Rebels Baseball and the Smithtown Bulls Blue met for a doubleheader Saturday morning, as part of the East Coast Youth Baseball Fall league. GAME ONE It was a perfect morning for Autumn baseball at Vets Memorial Field in Saint James, with game one beginning at 9:00 A.M. Luke Potucek started on the mound for the Bulls and pitched a scoreless top of the first. Mason DaRocha got the start for the Rebels, and matched Potucek with a scoreless first inning of his own. The first run of the game came in the top of the second, when Luke Como hit an RBI groundout to give the Reb...
Blue Line Rangers Host College Showcase at PAL Stadium
by Trevor Dugan Blue Line Rangers GM Brett Engmann discusses this morning’s showcase at PAL Stadium pic.twitter.com/RNshN7i2nK — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) October 12, 2024 The newly formed Blue Line Rangers organization hosted a private college showcase Saturday morning at PAL Stadium, offering players a great opportunity to be seen by coaches of many of the area’s top college baseball programs. Both the 2026 and 2027 Blue Line Rangers were on site to showcase their talents. Coach Eric Strovink, Head Coach of Rocky Point Varsity Baseball, ran the drills along with his sons Coaches Brennan and Kyle Strovink. It was a great turnout as 11 different coaches from around the tri-state area were in attendance, including coaches from St. Johns, Stony Brook, Dominican, and LIU. This ev...
OTD in 2017: Recap of Mariano Rivera Clinic at St. John the Baptist
(Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on October 14, 2017) What an unbelievable experience it was for 50 young ballplayers this afternoon at St. John the Baptist‘s baseball clinic. Major League Baseball’s all-time save leader (652) and five-time World Series Champion Mariano Rivera spent nearly three hours signing autographs, speaking to the players, running drills and even providing personal pitching instructions. Everyone in attendance marveled at Rivera’s incredible down-to-earth demeanor despite the massive success he’s attained in his illustrious career. With rain in the early portion of the morning, the clinic began inside with Rivera taking plenty of time to sign an autograph and take photographs with every athlete. The other instructors–all with professional e...
