Max Edelman
Friday College Recap (5/10) Powered by Orlin & Cohen
by Max Edelman Hofstra: The Hofstra Pride suffered a difficult defeat at the hands of the UNC Wilmington Seahawks 13-3 on the road on Friday. The Pride see their playoff hopes take a big hit, after struggling mightily against the Seahawks. Santino Rosso, Will Kennedy and Luke Masiuk each had one RBI for the Pride. After his best start of the year a week ago, Michael O’Hanlon failed to build off of that momentum. In only 22 innings, O’Hanlon allowed seven earned runs on seven hits and only struck out one. O’Hanlon was charged with his fourth loss of the season. For the Seahawks, Kevin Jones led the way with 3 RBIs, and Jacob Shafer was the winning pitcher. The Pride are 20-29 with a 10-12 CAA record and will play the Seahawks again on Saturday. Stony Brook: The Stony Brook Seawolves narro...
GAME RECAP: Garret Gates Fans 11, North Shore Upsets Clarke, 4-3
by Max Edelman FINAL: North Shore 4 – Clarke 3 In a darkness shortened game, the Vikings pull off a huge upset win on the road. Taking down the now 11-2 Clarke Rams. pic.twitter.com/rI3LC76SQo — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) May 7, 2024 In shocking fashion, the North Shore Vikings went on the road and shocked the Clarke Rams 4-3 in a shortened six-inning game. Entering the game with an 11-1 league record, this may have looked like another win for legendary head coach Tom Abruscato’s team. However, starting pitcher Garret Gates and the Vikings had other ideas. After six innings of a game that took nearly three hours to complete, the umpires were forced to call the game due to impending darkness. The length of the game was due in large part to the numerous walks in the game, as ...
Friday College Recap (5/3) Powered by Orlin & Cohen
by Max Edelman Hofstra vs Stony Brook With his home run at Stony Brook today, #Hofstra senior Steve Harrington became the 12th player in program history to record 20 career home runs. #PrideOfLI pic.twitter.com/qpBdfeXYCM — Hofstra Baseball (@HofstraBaseball) May 4, 2024 The Hofstra Pride held off a late surge by their cross town rival Stony Brook Seawolves to take a narrow 3-2 road victory. The Pride used 10 hits, as well as a strong outing from starter Michael O’Hanlon to take down the Seawolves. For the Pride, they opened the scoring in the fourth inning with a home run by Steve Harrington. Later that inning, the Pride doubled their advantage when Penn Sealey singled in the second run of the game for Hofstra. The Pride wouldn’t score again until the seventh, when Dylan Palmer drove in w...
GAME RECAP: Sean Atkinson Fires Six Shutout Innings in Holy Trinity’s 7-0 Win over Kellenberg
by Max Edelman FINAL: Holy Trinity 7 – Kellenberg 0 Sean Atkinson tosses six scoreless innings, and Holy Trinity shuts out Kellenberg at home. pic.twitter.com/xlI4yO1X85 — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) April 30, 2024 Sean Atkinson’s six shutout innings helped the Holy Trinity Titans cruise to a 7-0 shutout home victory over the Kellenberg Firebirds in a Catholic League matchup. The Titans only allowed four hits in the contest, and scored two runs in the first inning and never looked back en route to victory. On the mound, Atkinson was dominant. In six innings of shutout ball, Atkinson struck out six, only walked one and allowed only four hits. Atkinson was also a threat at the plate, as he went two for three with a double and a RBI. Atkinson was one of two Titans to collect mu...
GAME RECAP: Aidan Medeiros Strong Day at the Plate Powers South Side to 11-5 Win
by Max Edelman FINAL: South Side 11 – Kennedy 5 A five run sixth inning gives South Side the win, as they take the first of three games between the two teams. pic.twitter.com/CFCJQtcRix — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) April 29, 2024 The South Side Cyclones came back from an early 3-0 deficit to defeat the Kennedy Cougars, 11-5, at home. In a rare Monday morning matchup, the Cyclones combined for 11 hits, scoring two or more runs in four of the six innings they came to the plate. It was Matt Arnott on the mound as the starter for the Cyclones, but he was unable to start strong as the Cougars took the early lead in the first inning. After Brady Callahan singled to open the game, he would eventually travel all across the diamond, scoring on a sacrifice fly by Gavin Donoghue. One ...
Friday College Recap (4/26) Powered by Orlin & Cohen
by Max Edelman Hofstra: The Hofstra University Pride used a four run fifth inning to take down the North Carolina A&T Aggies at home 5-3 in the series opening matchup between the two teams. The Pride, who were down 2-1 going into the fifth, used a Santino Rosso three run homer and a Michael Florides RBI single to take down the Aggies. Matt Pelcher brought in the only other run with an RBI groundout in the second inning. Michael O’Hanlon started the game for the Pride, tossing 7.2 innings, striking out seven and allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits. Mike McKenna picked up his sixth save in the victory. The Pride are 15-27 with a 6-10 league record and will take on the NC A&T Aggies again on Saturday. Stony Brook: The Stony Brook Seawolves blew out the Monmouth Hawks 9-1 ...
Friday College Recap (4/19) Powered by Orlin & Cohen
by Max Edelman Division-I: Hofstra: The Hofstra University Pride used a seven run fifth inning to take down the Campbell Fighting Camels 11-7 at home in the first of a three game series between the two teams. The Pride, who were trailing by three entering the fifth, saw their offense explode en route to their fourth conference victory of the season. The offensive heroes for Hofstra were Steve Harrington, who had three RBIs including a solo home run, and Joseph Mennella who’s two RBIs came on a two run homer. Luke Masiuk also came up big for Hofstra with a pair of RBIs. Michael O’Hanlon recorded his third victory of the season on the mound. In 6.1 innings, O’Hanlon struck out six and allowed six runs (five earned) on nine hits. Mike McKenna recorded his fifth save of the season. The Pride a...
GAME RECAP: KK Delacruz Drives in 7 As Division Cruises to 12-3 Win At Calhoun
by Max Edelman It’s Kaolis Delacruz who opens the scoring for Division! He connects on a two out, two run single to left! 2-0 Division, heading to the bottom of the third. pic.twitter.com/LQUe3B3i8o — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) April 15, 2024 The Division Blue Dragons, fueled by a seven RBI game Kaolis Delacruz, cruised past the Calhoun Colts 12-3 on the road on Monday. April. 15. After two scoreless frames, the Dragons finally exploded, scoring all 12 of their runs in the final five innings of the game. The big game for Delacruz came on numerous different hits in a number of different spots. Delacruz’s first two RBIs came on a single in the third inning. His third RBI came on a single in the fifth inning. But the biggest play for Delacruz came in the sixth, when he connected on...
Friday College Recap (4/12) Powered by Orlin & Cohen
by Max Edelman Hofstra: The Hofstra Pride were defeated in the opening game of a three-game road series against the Elon Phoenix 17-6. The two teams combined for 23 runs, however, Hofstra’s pitching once again let them down, as they failed to keep the Phoenix off the scoresheet. Alex McCoy continued his hot streak, connecting on a solo home run in the contest. Matt Pelcher had three RBIs in the game as well. Will Kennedy, Michael Brown, and Steve Harrington each one RBI apiece. Michael O’Hanlon started the game for the Pride and struggled in what was his second loss of the season. Through just two and two-thirds innings, O’Hanlon allowed eight runs on eight hits. For the Phoenix, Kenny Mallory Jr. led the way with six RBIs. Sam Nomura was the winning pitcher. The Pride are 11-21 with a 3-7...
Jason Berthel’s Grand Slam Is the Difference In Seaford’s Win over CSH
by Max Edelman It’s a GRAND SLAM for Jason Berthel! He puts the Vikings back on top. Seaford leads 5-3 in the bottom of the fourth. pic.twitter.com/GZkbdXaa3T — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) April 11, 2024 The Seaford Vikings used a Jason Berthel grand slam to fuel them to a 5-3 victory over the Cold Spring Harbor Seahawks. Down 2-1 in the bottom of the fourth inning, Berthel sent a towering fly ball over the left-center field fence to give his Vikings a 5-3 lead, a lead they would never relinquish en route to a home victory. The Vikings were the team to strike first, as after Dylan Alt doubled to lead off the game, and eventually scored on a sacrifice fly hit by Luke Walsh. Walsh had a solid day at the plate, going two for three with a stolen base to go along with the sacrifice fl...
Friday College Recap (4/5) Powered by Orlin & Cohen
by Max Edelman Division-I: St. John’s: The St. John’s Red Storm went on the road and dominated the Villanova Wildcats 13-7 in a Big East matchup. The Red Storm continue their dominant start to the season, as they pick up win number 20 in only their 26th game of the season. Of the 10 RBIs the Red Storm had, they were evenly divided amongst five players, as Jimmy Keenan, Jackson Tucker, Ben Beauchamp, Aries Samek, and Garrett Scavelli each had two RBIs in the game. Keenan, Samek, and Scavelli each connected on home runs as well. Xavier Kolhosser started the game for the Red Storm and picked up his seventh win of the season. In 5.1 innings, Kolhosser struck out two and allowed five runs on nine hits. Jed Boyle picked up his third save of the season. The Red Storm are 20-5-1 and 1-0 in Big Eas...
Wantagh’s Jack Tate Does It All on Opening Day Victory over Garden City
by Max Edelman FINAL: Wantagh 8 – Garden City 4 Wantagh spoils Garden City’s home opener. pic.twitter.com/J7AUE7Lliw — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) April 1, 2024 The Wantagh Warriors spoiled the Garden City Trojans home opener with an 8-2 victory on April. 1. Despite a strong start by East Carolina commit Gabriel Beschloss, the Warriors were able to use a five-run fifth inning to take down the Trojans. Wantagh starting pitcher Jack Tate shined both on the mound and at the plate. On the mound, Tate pitched 5.2 innings with nine strikeouts and allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits. At the plate, Tate went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles, one of which was a key hit in the fifth inning, which helped the Warriors pull ahead in the contest. “I knew I had to come out and throw ...
