Labor Day

After the deluge of rain on Labor Day, the 10U Championship game was postponed until Thursday. While some people were upset about having to leave the field and come back three days later, it wound up being the smart decision as the weather on Thursday was perfect for baseball. Syosset Braves were riding the euphoria of completing an epic comeback in the semifinal game and holding on to win, 10-9, on a play at the plate in extra innings. Momentum only carries as far as the starting pitchers, though, and on this day Batting 1.000 had the advantage with hard-throwing Derek Yormack. The big right-handed pitcher stated that he is eligible to play 11U and 10U and has been used to facing the older competition. With the exception of one mental error on the field, there was nary a challenge for him...

by Ethan Marshall The Farmingdale Greendogs were able to beat the Massapequa Cyclones, 5-2, thanks in large part to a three-run third inning and three scoreless innings of relief by Braden Cloghessy. He finished the game having only allowed one hit and walking two batters. He struck out four batters en route to the save. According to Greendogs Head Coach Jeff Tyler, Cloghessy has a bulldog mentality on the mound. “[Braden’s] worked hard all season long, puts the time in at home and at practice and he loves to compete,” Coach Tyler said. “He always steps up when the team needs him the most.” Cloghessy showed off his mental toughness almost immediately after entering the game. When an error, two stolen bases and a walk put runners on the corners and nobody out in the fourth inning, Cloghessy...