East Coast Jays
Junior Ducks Defeat East Coast Jays, 3-2, To Open Up Columbus Day Tournament
The Long Island Junior Ducks got out to an early 3-0 lead but wound up hanging on to win, 3-2, over the East Coast Jays to open up the 2019 Columbus Day Tournament. After both teams went scoreless through the first two innings, the Ducks broke through in the top half of the third in a big way. After a hit by pitch by John Rizzo, Billy McKinney walked to move the runner into scoring position. Nick Rizzo came through with a clutch RBI single to give the Ducks an early 1-0 lead. After a ground out, Paul Mata drove in a run with a single to center to make it 2-0. An RBI ground out off the bat of KJ Flores made it 3-0. While it appeared the Ducks were well on their way to a victory, the Jays got something going in the fourth. After a walk and a single to open up the frame, an RBI single by Tyle...
Five Runs in the Sixth Help Secure the Win for the East Coast Jays
by Lou Accumanno In a back and forth 17U Division matchup, the sixth inning was a big one for the East Coast Jays as they came scored five runs in the sixth to come back from a two-run lead to take down Next Level Baseball with the final score 8-7. Joseph Detomasso started on the mound for the Jays as he struck out the side for the first inning. The Jays got off to a quick one nothing lead in the first as Jonathan Sepe singled off to send home James Capozzi. At the top of the third, the Jays lost the one nothing lead as Detomasso got himself into a jam as three runs scored for Next Level. Head Coach of the Jays, Chris Lopiccolo said, “Swing at those strikes and get us back in it.” The Jays then responded back as Sepe doubled to start off the inning and shortly after, Jack Rankin triple...
Seven East Coast Jays Pitchers Combine on No-Hitter
East Coast Jays defeat Oil City Bandits , 2-1, in a Boys of Summer 16U match up. Here’s HC Brian Derschowitz on the victory @liboysofsummer pic.twitter.com/IyTkjoEKQZ — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) July 25, 2018 It was a tremendous day for the East Coast Jays pitching staff, using seven pitchers to throw a combined no hitter in a 2-1 victory over the Oil City Bandits. Jack Rand started off the game on the mound for the Jays, striking out two in his one inning of work. In the bottom half of the first, the Jays scored the only runs they would need off of Bandits’ starting pitcher, Dan Kelleher. Lucas Rubenstein worked a walk, and then worked his way over to third base after two passed balls. Philip Piro then worked a walk and stole second base. Kelleher then uncorked a wild pit...
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...
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...
Boys of Summer Scout Division Week Recap
Below is the first installment of our weekly Boys of Summer Scout Division Week Recap for the 16U and 17U age brackets. If you would like to suggest a player to appear on the Axcess Baseball Weekly Podcast filmed live at The Turning Point in Farmingdale, please email vinny@axcessbaseball.com or drop a comment below. 17U Scout Division Week of 6/17: HDMH Titans (4-0-0) LI Titans Parso (1-0-0) Hitter’s Club Hawkeyes (1-0-0) East Coast Jays (1-0-1) Next Level Baseball (1-0-1) Next Gen LI Bears (0-1-0) Rising Star Jr Ducks (0-1-0) Team Steel 0-2-0) Overall Standings: HDMH Titans (7-0-0) Diamond Spikes (4-0-0) Next Level Baseball (4-0-2) LI Titans Parso (3-2-0) East Coast Jays (3-2-2) Brooklyn Cougars (2-2-1) Hitter’s Club Hawkeyes (3-4-0) Next Gen LI Bears (3-5-0) B1000 Seminoles (1-3-0) Risin...
