Joe Keller
Thunder Use Big Fifth Inning to Dismantle Sound
Anthony Rizzo on his single that played three and gave the LI Thunder an 8-4 lead. pic.twitter.com/CMBRbchLX2 — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) June 12, 2018 The Long Island Thunder snapped a four game losing streak Tuesday evening, scoring 10 runs, the most they have scored all season, to beat the Long Island Sound. After starting the season 6-1, the Sound have now lost three straight, scoring a combined six runs in the three defeats. The Thunder’s bats started off hot, as they plated a pair in their first trip to the plate. Luke Scoggins and Mike Manetta drove in a run apiece to get the bats rolling. Lorenzo Russo started for the Thunder and after sending the side down in order in order to start the game, he gave up a solo shot to Mike Wall. He then gave up a walk and a single and l...
Nassau County Mid-Season Awards
The weather may not reflect the fact that we’re more than halfway through the month of April, but believe it or not, it’s officially the midway point in the varsity baseball season. So far, we’ve seen a ton of surprises, including standout players around the league. It’s safe to say 2018 has not disappointed by any means. Although there’s still another half of baseball to be played, here are the 2018 mid-season awards for Nassau County. Class AA Coach of the Mid-Year Coach Mike Postillo (Oceanside) Class A Coach of the Mid-Year Coach Helms Bohringer (Mineola) Class AA Mid-Season Most Improved Team Long Beach (4-4) Last season: (4-13-1) Class A Mid-Season Most Improved Team Mineola (10-0) Last season: (8-7) Class AA Mid-Season Best Team Oceanside (7-0) Class A ...
