Game Recaps
Three Village Sweeps Double Header Against Hauppauge
by Matthew Cataruzolo Alex Sangiorgi extends the Patriots’ lead to 10-4 with a 2 RBI double here in the fourth inning of game one. pic.twitter.com/v83oO4I2XQ — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) September 12, 2021 The Three Village Patriots squared off against the Hauppauge Eagles at Ward-Melville Senior High School in a double header on Sunday. Three Village came out firing in the first inning of game one. After Rowan Golub got on base with an infield single, Jackson Aplustille brought him home with an RBI triple. Daniel Cormish then drove in Aplustille with an RBI single. Christian Rivera contributed to the lead with a two RBI double, and a bases loaded walk to Dean Kelly gave the Patriots a 5-0 lead after the first inning. Hauppauge’s Mike Crafa chipped away at the lead with an RB...
NY Longhorns Sweep Friday Night DH From Knights Nation
On a night where the Mets and Yankees kicked off the Subway Series, two other teams familiar with one another squared up under the lights at Cantiague Park. Game 1: The NY Longhorns were in control for much of this game until the last inning. They did fall behind 1-0 in the first inning on an RBI single by Joe Meyer to left field which scored Jake D’Amico but he was thrown out trying to stretch into a double. Longhorns’ RHP Marco Comande ended the inning with a groundout to first base. They faced Knights RHP Lucas Schwabe. The hard-thrower worked around a single to Comande in the first inning with a 9-3 double play initiated by the right fielder to escape the inning. Comande settled in with a 1-2-3 second inning with two strikeouts to get his offense back in the dugout. The Lon...
Farmingdale Greendogs defeat Syosset Braves in 10u East Coast Labor Day Bash Tournament Championship
by Matthew Cataruzolo Farmingdale defeats Syosset in the East Coast Labor Day Bash Tournament Championship 8-4! pic.twitter.com/hfYRiccvXS — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) September 6, 2021 Farmingdale, NY – The Farmingdale Greendogs defeated the Syosset Braves by a score of 8-4 today on the final day of East Coast Labor Day Bash Tournament, powered by Axcess Baseball. The teams faced off at James “Pops” Basellico Memorial Park in Farmingdale with sunny weather, perfect for baseball. Behind a strong pitching performance from Logan Tyler, and an offensive explosion in the top of the second inning, Farmingdale emerged victorious. Mason Mifsud took the mound for Syosset and pitched a scoreless first inning. Despite a strong first inning, Farmingdale got after it early in the game with ...
Jr. Ducks Valiando Capture 12u East Coast Labor Day Bash
Will Herbert slams the door and the Jr. Ducks capture the championship by the score of 10-8! @EcybTournaments pic.twitter.com/OmKne9v1Oi — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) September 6, 2021 All weekend the Junior Ducks made it a habit of showing resiliency and having a relentless offense. Facing their steepest test against the SFX Huskies, they fell behind 4-0 before coming to bat in the first inning, and never waivered as they came away with a hard fought 10-8 victory to capture the 12u championship in the Labor Day Bash. In the top of the first, the Huskies displayed incredible discipline at the plate against Ducks RHP Ty Stark. The first four batters of the game drew walks to get a 1-0 lead. After the first out was recorded via strikeout, Gabe Leone drove in a run on a fielder’...
Syosset and South Shore Ends in 10-10 Tie on Second Day of Labor Day Bash
by Matthew Cataruzolo Farmingdale, NY – The Syosset Braves and South Shore Chiefs squared off on the second day of the East Coast Labor Day Bash Tournament, powered by Axcess Baseball. The game went the distance and resulted in a 10-10 tie. The South Shore Chiefs struck first in the bottom of the first inning on a two RBI double by Brenden O’Connell. Syosset managed to tie it up 2-2 the next inning with back-to-back RBI singles by Ethan Tramposch and Vinny Roseo. The bottom of the third inning saw the Chiefs take a 5-2 lead off a big two RBI double by Jake Coppola, and an infield hit by Vinny Heller. With a three-run lead, the game headed into the top of the fourth inning, where Syosset turned up the heat. After loading the bases with one out, Chief’s pitcher Ryan Mifsud surrendered f...
Farmingdale Greendogs Cruise Past Plainview Hawks, 7-2
by Gabe Zoda FINAL: Farmingdale Greendogs 7, Plainview Hawks 2. WP:Nick Toto (CG, 2Ks, 2BBs, 2ER) He also went 2-2, BB, 2B, 3RBIs at the plate. @EcybTournaments pic.twitter.com/waRYfeKL4Y — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) September 5, 2021 Labor day weekend is usually that last chance to grab every last bit out of summer that you can. The Labor Day Bash is just another example of exactly that. This matchup between the Farmingdale Greendogs and the Plainview Hawks had everything you’d expect from Labor day, the smiles, celebrations and some fireworks. Once the dust settled in this game the Greendogs would come out victorious with a 7-2 win. Nick Toto had himself a day on the mound as we would end up with a CG while only letting up 2 runs and walking only 2 batters. He threw consistent...
Tim Ewring’s 2-R 2B Propels Jr. Ducks to Comeback Win over Beast
Tim Ewring on his game-winning hit and the comeback win for the Jr. Ducks @EcybTournaments pic.twitter.com/v8DwpxBpne — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) September 5, 2021 Tim Ewring stepped to the plate in the fifth inning with his Jr. Ducks trailing Beast Crimson, 4-3. After a wild pitch tied the game, there was much less pressure on him and he delivered in a big way, ripping a two-run double to give the Ducks a 6-4 lead. It was a lead they would not relinquish although Beast did threaten in the last half inning. Jr. Ducks Valiendo are a very talented team that entered this matchup with a record of 2-0 in pool play of the Labor Day Bash Powered by Axcess Baseball. They were facing another great team in the Beast Crimson, so it would take a near-flawless effort to come out on top. Afte...
Shane Beatrice Puts Out the Fire, Junior Ducks Win 5-4 Over West Warriors
Final: Jr Ducks 5, West Warriors 4 WP: Jayden Reo S: Shane Beatrice@EcybTournaments pic.twitter.com/TbZ5xUMSCA — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) September 4, 2021 When you have a dicey situation in the game, it pays to bring in your best reliever – or someone that can “put out the fire”. With the 12u Junior Ducks clinging to a 5-2 lead in the fourth inning and the WEST Warriors with the bases loaded with one out, they called on Shane Beatrice. After walking the first batter, Seth Schwartz, to bring in a run he then struck out Lucas Whitacre and induced a ground out off the bat of Jacob Krolick to end the inning. It turned out to be a crucial moment of the game as it kept the Ducks in the lead heading to the final two innings. Beatrice wound up firing a scoreless fift...
Ryan Land Hits Walk-Off HR to Cap Comeback Win for Massapequa Cyclones
Coach Jon Henchy on his team’s comeback win and their impressive summer @EcybTournaments pic.twitter.com/s7UlFh2Ha0 — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) September 4, 2021 Stepping up to the plate leading off the bottom of the sixth inning, Ryan Land ripped a walk-off inside-the-park HR to propel the Massapequa Cyclones to an impressive comeback victory over the Franklin Square Tigers, 5-4, to open up their Labor Day Bash Tournament in the 11u division. The Cyclones have had a remarkable year, winning their district tournament last month and this was their first game at the 51/75 field dimensions. “It was a big jump for these guys,” said coach Jon Henchy in regards to his team. “They won the New York State Championships for Massapequa Coast and they’re transi...
Farmingdale defeats Dodgers Nation on first day of East Coast Labor Bash Tournament
by Matthew Cataruzolo Farmingdale, NY – On the first day of the East Coast Labor Day Bash Tournament, Powered by Axcess Baseball, the Farmingdale Greendogs defeated the Dodgers Nation by a score of 18-2. The Greendogs were in control of the game immediately, and wasted no time putting runs on the board. Getting after starting pitcher Gavin Ziegler began in the top of the first with a leadoff single by Greendogs’ center fielder Braden Cloghessy, followed by back-to-back RBI singles by Dominic Kloepping and Gabe Cepada. Catcher Patrick Molite plated two more with a ground rule double, giving Farmingdale an early 5-0 lead. Farmingdale’s offensive attack exploded in the top of the second inning. After surrendering five runs, the LI Dodgers faced 13 Greendogs batters. The inning began with t...
JJ Gatti Commits to the University of Dayton
JJ Gatti capped a great 2021 season with his recent college commitment to the University of Dayton. The college, which is located in Ohio, competes in the Atlantic-10 conference and reached the conference championship this past season and also the last full season in 2019. Gatti is a a talented RHP that helped lead Chaminade to the CHSAA Championship this season in a sweep over Kellenberg. He will enter the season as one of the favorites to capture the Pitcher of the Year. I had a chance to speak with him and here’s what he had to say… Can you talk about your experience with the college recruiting process and why you chose Dayton? My college recruiting process was filled with many ups and downs as I’m sure goes for most people. I had went from being on nobody’s rada...
All-HCBL 1st & 2nd Teams Named
The Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League announced the All-HCBL first and second teams yesterday. This officially puts a bow on the 2021 season which concluded with the Southampton Breakers capturing the title. The league had previously announced Nic Luc (4-0 record, 2.29 ERA) as the Pitcher of the Year and Will Gale (.341 AVG, 27 runs) as the Player of the Year. 2021 HCBL First Team Catcher: Alec Maag – South Shore Clippers (Adelphi) First Basemen: Steven Luttazi – North Fork Ospreys (UMass Amherst) Second Basemen: Reece Rappoli – North Fork Ospreys (Brown) Shortstop: Marco Ali – Southampton Breakers (Marist) Third Basemen: Matt Alifano – Westhampton Aviators (Adelphi) Outfielder: Will Gale – Southampton Breakers (Seton Hall) Outfielder: Parker Stinson &...
