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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...
South Shore Chiefs Sweep DH Over Franklin Square Tigers
by Aaron Rothschild Early Sunday Morning the South Shore Chiefs and the Franklin Square Tigers would face off in a double header filled with high level baseball from the two 11u teams in Massapequa. The Chiefs would sweep the double header with scores of 5-1 and 15-2. Game one of the double header was headlined by some great pitching by both teams. Tyler Baktis would get the start for the Chiefs and he was fantastic. In the top of the first he would work around a walk and a HBP to maintain a scoreless first. The Chiefs would then come up to bat and come out hot, a leadoff single by Aiden Van Nostrand followed by two stolen bases would be followed by a pickoff gone wrong at third resulting in a run. Jack Mulligan would drive in the second run of the game on a ground out to second, and an i...
