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11u NBNM Rebels and Dodgers Nation – Redash Meet for East Coast Doubleheader
by Trevor Dugan 11u Dodgers Nation – Redash and the NBNM Rebels met at Wantagh Park Saturday evening for a doubleheader, as part of East Coast Youth Baseball fall league play. GAME ONE Game one began at 4:00 P.M, and it was a hotly contested affair from the first pitch. Dodgers Nation started J.J Schutte on the mound, while the Rebels tapped RHP Andrew Mulvey for the start. The Rebels were able to score the first run of the day in the bottom of the first, but Dodgers Nation wasted no time responding. With runners on second and third in the top of the second, a pickoff throw to second base allowed the Dodgers runner on third base to come in to score, tying the game at one. The lead off man was able to reach base for the Rebels in the bottom of the second. After a walk and a few s...
GAME RECAP: Dodgers Nation Jasmin Hold on For 6-4 Win Over LIB Select
by Jacob Infald Tonight’s player of the game is Dodger Nations’ starting pitcher Costa Popoutsakis(Clarke 2027). Popoutsakis speaks on how he was able to get outs tonight without having his sharpest stuff and how his squad was able to use their energy to pull off the close victory. pic.twitter.com/5ryGITDRxS — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) June 28, 2024 On the evening of June 27th, Dodgers Nation Jasmin took on LIB Select in a league contest in the LI Boys of Summer 14U American Division. In a scrappy affair, Dodgers Nation was able to get the upper hand, winning 6-4 behind some strong aggressive base running. Costa Papoutsakis got the start on the mound for Dodgers Nation. Papoutsakis, a member of the 2027 graduating class for perennial Nassau County public school powerhouse Clarke...
GAME RECAP: Dodgers Nation Hold Off a Cardinals’ Comeback for Big Win
by John Sullivan Constantine Cheung lets us know what was working for him out there today pic.twitter.com/6P6GTXKsKQ — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) June 26, 2024 Dodgers Nation and the Cardinals faced off in a Boys of Summer game at Mitchell Field on Wednesday night that would see two great starting pitchers take the mound. Dodgers Nation sent Constantine Cheung to the mound, who is a hard throwing right hander with a nasty breaking ball. For the Cardinals, Marco Visintainer, a strike thrower who hits spots and has good off speed, got the start. Visintainer started things off with a quick top of the first. He got the lead off batter to line out and after walking the next batter, he got out of the inning scoreless with two straight groundouts. In the bottom of the first, the Cardin...
GAME RECAP: Dodgers Nation- Byrnes Scores Early, Never Look Back Against OC Titans
by Andrew Barbieri FINAL: Dogers Nation- Byrnes 5, OC Titans 1. Stellar outing from Matty Neumann, who gave up 1 earned while going the distance. pic.twitter.com/KPn4fOqGxw — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) August 6, 2023 At Wantagh Park, Matty Neumann pitched a 1-run complete game on the bump to give them a 5-1 over the OC Titans who run-ruled them earlier in the day 13-2. Aidan Carey began the game with a walk, a steal of second, and advanced home on an overthrow while stealing third. After jumping out early 1-0, Neumann worked a 1-2-3 inning to set up his team to build on their existing lead. Neumann as a lefty, utilized his pickoff plenty of times to keep runners at check when he would allow men on. Neumann also was playing at the 12u level while only being 10. Dodgers Nation off...
Orlin & Cohen Game of the Week: Dodgers Nation Picks up Victory Thanks to a Great Performance on Offense
by John Sullivan Nico Milani is the Muddy Locker Player of the Game after hitting a double and a homer pic.twitter.com/0ML6La4Ltm — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) July 29, 2023 Dodgers Nation vs Long Island Elite was a battle of two very talented baseball teams with high-powered offenses. Dodgers Nation displayed their high level of talent on offense immediately, as Chase Palma jumped all over a fastball for a triple over the centerfielder’s head in the first at bat of the game. The next batter, Micheal DiGiuseppe then hit a fly ball well into left field for a Sac Fly that scored Palma. After this though, Rohan Shah picked up two strikeouts in a row to end the inning with only 1 run scored and bring up Elite to hit. On offense, Elite fired back with two runs in the bottom half ...
Orlin & Cohen Game of the Week: Dodgers Nation Clicking on all Cylinders in an 8-2 victory
by John Sullivan Andrew Valente and Jayden Locissano are the Muddy Locker Players of the Game pic.twitter.com/uIwjhsyMaa — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) July 24, 2023 Dodgers Nation came out swinging the bats early and often Monday Night in East Islip against Owls Baseball. The lead off batter, Jayden Loccisano jumped on the first pitch of the game for a bullet line drive single into left field. The two batter, Ryan Camier, did the same. Aidan Quinn then worked a walk to make it bases loaded and no outs. Daniel Cevallos followed that up with a very well hit sac fly into center field for an RBI. After a pop out and hit by pitch, Domenic Azzariti took a fastball to the arm for the hit by pitch RBI. Luckily for the Owls, James Sabella was able to notch a K on the next batter and end th...
Orlin & Cohen Game of the Week: Knights Empire Uses Steady Production at the Plate to Sweep Double Header
by Andrew Barbieri FINAL/6: Knights Empire 8, Dodgers Nation 6. Knights Empire complete the sweep with a come from behind victory propelled by a big 5th inning. @liboysofsummer pic.twitter.com/6eaAFh0a2W — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) July 18, 2023 On a hot and humid day at Garden City Community Park, Knights Empire took a pair of games over Dodgers Nation, winning 6-2 in game 1, and 8-6 in game 2. While the offense for Knights Empire was strong in both games, both teams started off the day without a base runner until the 4th inning in game 1 due great starts from Ryan Valente of Dodgers Nation, and Gavin Rogers of Knights Empire. Knights Empire in the 4th inning flipped a switch got their going to break the ice. Will Lentini broke the perfect game with a 1-out single, Ryan Sivill...
Orlin & Cohen Game of the Week: LI Storm Take a 4-2 Victory Thanks to a Strong Outing from Ryan Solomon
by John Sullivan Postgame interview with Muddy Locker Player of the Game Ryan Solomon who just delivered a phenomenal performance on the mound pic.twitter.com/Ns6FsNkto1 — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) July 13, 2023 The 14u matchup between Long Island Storm and Dodgers Nation was one that featured two very strong starting pitchers. For the Storm, Ryan Solomon got the start and for Dodgers Nation, Billy Steinmann got the nod. Solomon showed early that he would be a pitcher that pounds the strike zone and pitches to contact after he tossed a quick 1-2-3 inning with three fly outs in the first. For Steinmann, his first inning wasn’t as smooth, but he still looked good on the mound. After the lead off batter reached on an error, AJ Magaraci ripped a single into right field to set up a f...
Dodgers Nation Cruise to Victory Over Five Star National Behind the Arm of Ayden Gotterup
by John Sullivan Postgame interview with Aydan Gotterup of Dodgers Nation. He went 4 scoreless innings with 9 Ks while only surrendering 1 hit in a 9-1 victory against Five Star. pic.twitter.com/tydm2cm2oj — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) May 26, 2023 The opening game for East Coast Youth Baseball’s 14u Memorial Day Clash pinned Dodgers Nation-Paredes against 5 Star National NY-Towle. Early in the game it was easy to see that Dodgers Nation would have little problem keeping their opponent off the board. Aydan Gotterup, starting pitcher for Dodgers Nation, set the tone early as he cruised through the top of the first inning with two strikeouts and no base runners allowed. Dodgers Nation would carry the momentum into the bottom of the first, when Devin Paredes ripped a single into rig...
Junior Ducks Bounce Back In Game Two As They Split With Dodger Nation
by Chris Prystupa Jack Chopin was one of the main driving forces in the Ducks big bounce back in the second game of their double header today. He spoke with us on his emotions as he rounded third to score on his grand slam and how his team turned it around after a game one loss. pic.twitter.com/qU2gLPmMYL — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) July 30, 2022 The 14U Junior Ducks and 14U Dodger Nation squared off this afternoon in some Boys of Summer league action. In the first game of the double header, Dodger Nation got it started in the second inning thanks to Joseph Colleluori, who sprinted around the bases for an inside the park homerun just a few minutes after he made an inning ending diving catch in center field. The Dodgers capitalized on an error by the shortstop later in the inning...
Luke Girillo Dominates in Dodgers Nation Dovas’ Victory
by Nick Cipolla Postgame interview with Luke Girillo who threw a complete game, 2 hit shutout for Dodgers Nation @liboysofsummer pic.twitter.com/9rJkaJclND — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) June 28, 2022 To say that Luke Girillo (Manhasset) was on his “A-Game” in his most recent outing against LI Titans Pendl is a modest answer. Girillo absolutely shoved today, allowing only 2 hits and striking out 9 batters in a complete game (6 inning) shutout, guiding Dodgers Nation to a 7-0 victory. He overpowered the opposing hitters with his hard fastball and kept them on their toes by mixing in a nasty changeup as well. Dodgers Nation broke the game open in the first inning, after a leadoff walk by Justin Dumeng, Vincent Graff would knock him in with an RBI double to deep right-center to make ...
12u Dodgers Nation Takes Game 2 of Afternoon DH After Tie in Game 1
by Aaron Rothschild Game one, of the double header ends in a 5-5 tie. @EcybTournaments pic.twitter.com/5fWA1v0lkv — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) June 26, 2022 Yesterday was a great day to play two between the 12U Dodgers Nation and LIB. Both games featured impressive pitching resilience and some offensive production. Game one would feature a great comeback resulting in a 5-5 tie. The game started with Dodgers Nation starter Salvatore Gallucio firing a scoreless first. Dodgers Nation would then come up to bat and score four early runs on a flurry of base hits including a two-run double by Anthony Branscum Jr. After this, however, LIB starter Zach Sisto would find his rhythm and both pitchers would fire scoreless second innings. In the third, LIB would come up to bat and notch a run...
