Game Recaps
Monster 3rd Inning leads 16U LI Baseball to Dominant Win in Opener of Brian Moore Memorial Tournament
16U LI Baseball Coach Chuck Lodato discusses his team’s powerful showing in their 12-3 win against the LI Thunder in the Brian Moore Memorial Tournament pic.twitter.com/Q1a2ostyOc — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) July 13, 2018 LI Baseball showed up to Plainedge High School ready to roll on this Thursday night. Ted Valenti toed the rubber in the top of the 1st for the LI Thunder ready to try to lead his team to victory in their Brian Moore Memorial Tournament matchup. Unfortunately for him, LI Baseball had their A-game ready at the plate, prepared to display their dominant lineup. LIB got off to a strong start with a 3-run top of the 1st inning, courtesy of an RBI single by cleanup batter Paul DePaulis, an RBI ground out by Zach Zarra, and a 2-out error at second base by the Thunder. ...
Rob Milopsky Slams The Door With 6-Out Save To Protect 4-3 Victory
Coach Parsolano on his team’s 4-3 victory over Next Level pic.twitter.com/Ljf5WzUA2j — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) July 10, 2018 When you have an abundance of quality arms, it makes life much easier. LI Titans Head Coach Paul Parsolano made that clear following his team’s 4-3 victory over Next Level Baseball on Tuesday evening at Mitchell Field. He brought in RHP Rob Milopsky (Rocky Point 2019) with runners on 1st & 2nd with 0 out in the 6th inning to protect a 4-3 lead after the previous four batters all reached base via hits to cut the lead to one-run. Milopsky came on and struck out the side in the sixth and cruised through the seventh inning with three ground outs. Milopsky stated that he knew when he came in with runners on he “needed to throw strikes to...
HCBL’s Best Put on Offensive Showcase at Annual All-Star Game
Luke Oliphant is named the MVP of the All Star Game. He spoke with Justin Paura following the game pic.twitter.com/fCdWA8uJTy — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) July 10, 2018 The atmosphere at the 2018 HCBL All-Star Game could be summed up with just one word: fun. “Everybody is doing really well out here and we’re having a lot of fun playing together,” Tyler Becker of the Westhampton Aviators said before the first pitch. “It’s been really great so far.” “It’s awesome receiving this honor and getting to play with some great players,” Long Island’s Marcos Perivolaris said. “We’re going to have fun and play the game it’s meant to be played.” “It’s really fun playing ball with guys from all over the country,” Perivolaris’ Road Warriors teammate Ben McNeill said. “I’m just looking forward t...
Steel Select Falcons 16U Capture All-American Invitational
The Steel Select Falcons defeated the Long Island Jr. Ducks to win the 16u All-American Invitational behind a strong pitching performance from right hander, PJ Daniels. It seemed as if Daniels may be in for a rough start, after allowing a lead off double to the opposing pitcher, Jordan Goldstein. A sacrifice fly moved him over to third base. With one out, Daniels then proceeded to walk the following batter. He then escaped trouble by inducing an around the horn double play. The Falcons gave their pitcher some run support early on. After a quick first out, the next two batters walked. Cleanup hitter, Nicholas Capazzola then reached base on a fielder’s choice, which brought in Trevor Zanderzuk for the first run of the game. In the following inning, Daniels again looked to be in trouble, issu...
Raiders Improve to 10-0 in Town of Brookhaven After CG Gem by Josh Knoth
Final: Pat-Med 2, Moriches Bay 1 WP: Josh Knoth (CG, 10 Ks) Pat-Med Raiders improve to 10-0 pic.twitter.com/pHj0mSnAKc — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) July 6, 2018 The Pat-Med Raiders improved to 10-0 with their win Thursday night behind pitcher Josh Knoth’s dominant performance. Knoth threw a complete game, allowed one run, and struck out ten in the Raiders 2-1 victory over the Moriches Bay Red Devils. The Raiders struck early taking a 1-0 lead in the top of the first. Leadoff hitter Robbie Melo started the game by drawing a walk. Melo stole second base and advanced to third on an errant throw by the Devils catcher. Melo then scored on a fielder’s choice hit by CJ Pisano. Later, in the top of the fourth inning the Devils threatened to tie the game. Devils pitcher Derek Masano hit a...
Hawkeyes Use Big Inning in Comeback Victory Over Team Steel
The Hitter’s Club Hawkeyes overcame a four-run deficit to defeat Team Steel, 9-5, on Thursday night. Evan Christopher started for the Hawkeyes and pitched without any major damage until the top of the 4th inning. Besides an unearned run in the top of third, Christopher had not conceded a run. He got into trouble with the game tied in the top of the 4th, however, has he started to have problems with his command. A bases loaded walk forced in a run and three straights hit followed. Christopher would be replaced, but the damage was done with Team Steel leading 5-1 after 3.5 innings. Hawkeyes head coach Kevin Haverbusch was not happy with his team’s defense, particularly in that inning, but was glad to see some mistakes from Team Steel to get his team back in the game. “We just had to take adv...
The Rain Leads to Little Offense in the Diamond Spikes Victory Over LIB Prime
Elvis Zavala scored the first run and drove in the go ahead run in the Diamond Spikes 3-2 win over LIB Prime. pic.twitter.com/ONPdHl85ij — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) July 4, 2018 As the rain drops fell on the field of NYIT, pitchers on both squads were able to keep the hits to a minimum in the Diamond Spikes 3-2 victory over LIB Prime Lodato. While the rain was falling for the start of the game, it looked early on as if the rain will have a major effect on how the pitchers would perform. Both teams did not waste any time in putting an early run on the board and they did it in the same fashion. The scoring started in the top of the first inning for the LIB Prime. Nick Bell reached base on a walk and after he got to third base, a pass ball through the legs of the catcher resulted i...
Long Island Sweeps Another Doubleheader, Extend HCBL Lead to Double Digits
The defending Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League champions have been unbeatable as of late. Coming into a crucial doubleheader with the second-place Westhampton Aviators on Sunday, the Long Island Road Warriors carried a five-game win streak including a two-game sweep of the Riverhead Tomcats on Saturday. The flame still burns bright for Neal Heaton’s squad as the league-leading Road Warriors (18-5-0) take both games over Westhampton (13-9-0) on Sunday, 4-2 and 7-4. The first game of the doubleheader featured a pitcher’s duel between LI’s Dominic Savino and Westhampton’s Jonathan Cole. The only runs that took place with the two studs on the bump were off home runs. Tyler Becker opened up the scoring with a solo shot in the bottom of the first to put the Aviators up 1-0. The Road Warriors ...
LI Elite Edge Titans Molinaro at Stony Brook
The LI Elite 2020 South were set to face off against the LI Titans Molinaro in the 16U American division of the Boys of Summer on Thursday at 6 o’clock on Thursday evening. An hour prior to the planned start time, there was some doubt regarding whether or not the game would be played. From about 5:00 to 6:00, there was constant, heavy rainfall, with booming thunder as lightning constantly flashed across the sky. The sun soon emerged, and played its part in helping to dry up the field. At approximately 7 PM, the game finally started. Lorenzo Petraglia led off for the Elite, and he worked a lead off walk against Titans pitcher, Anthony Hernandez. Jason Labrador followed up with a single, putting Elite in a position to strike early. The following batter, Mike Sullivan, reached on a fielder’s ...
Anthony Jacabacci Delivers Strong Outing In East Coast Jays Victory
by Matt Dzenawager The East Coast Jays won a tight game Wednesday evening thanks to their stellar pitching. The Jays allowed just two hits in a 2-1 victory against the Rising Star Junior Ducks. Lefty Anthony Jacabacci took the hill for the Jays and delivered. Jacabacci pitched three scoreless innings, giving up no hits, allowing only two players to reach base. Ducks number three-hitter Mike Prisco got on base after Jacabacci hit him with a pitch in the top of the first and Ryan Micheli reached base after a dropped 3rd strike in the top of the second. Leo Alvarez came in relief for the Jays in the fourth inning. Alvarez pitched three innings, gave up one run, and allowed two singles. The two singles were the only hits for the Ducks throughout the game. The one run that Alvarez conceded wa...
Offensive Chaos Breaks Out Early, Long Island Win Rematch of Season Opener
Thomas Brady (Shoreham-Wading River 2017) of the LI Road Warriors spoke with Justin Paura following the 8-5 victory over Riverhead pic.twitter.com/XLXpeYGb41 — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) June 27, 2018 We are slowly approaching the midway point of the Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League season. The real competitors start to emerge entering July, making every game more and more important. The Riverhead Tomcats came into Wednesday’s matchup with the Long Island Road Warriors only one point ahead of North Fork for third place. On the other side, LI needed a win to stay atop of the league after Westhampton defeated Shelter Island. Something had to give and each team showed out at St. John’s the Baptist Field. In the end, the Road Warriors (14-5) proved that they’re the HCBL’s best and...
Diamond Spikes Fend Off the East Coast Jays Late Inning Comeback Attempt
David Safirstein and his Diamond Spikes defeated the East Coast Jays 4-3. David had six strikeouts in three innings of work. pic.twitter.com/SMigYkrubf — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) June 27, 2018 The Diamond Spikes were able to hold off the East Coast Jays late inning comeback on Tuesday at PAL Sports Complex as they were on their way to a 4-3 victory. Early offense and good pitching helped the Diamond Spikes prevail on Tuesday. They were able to score three quick runs right out of the gate and tacked on a fourth in the second inning. From there, their pitching did enough to hold off the Jays offense. Diamond Spikes starting pitcher David Safirstein pitched three nearly perfect innings. He struck out six, didn’t walk a batter and the only hit he allowed hit the second base bag. T...
