Southampton Breakers
GAME RECAP: Southampton Breakers Capture 2024 HCBL Championship
by Tucker Terranova (Photo Credit: Ron Esposito) Championship MVP Ty Gilligan talks about the adversity-filled season that the Breakers have faced, along with his hot-streak that catapulted the offense during their recent winning streak. pic.twitter.com/cEBcY2MVYI — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) July 30, 2024 If you’ve been following the 2024 Southampton Breakers, nothing about this season should surprise you anymore. Starting with a dismal 1-6 record through the opening week of HCBL action, it seemed Southampton’s season could quickly spiral downward. However, they never lost confidence in their group, finishing the season on a 10-0-1 tear to secure their spot in the dance. “We started off a little slow, but we saw it from the first day of practice. We have a very talented te...
GAME RECAP: Southampton Breakers on Verge of HCBL Championship After 9-6 Victory
by Tucker Terranova Beau Durbin played a large role in Southampton’s 9-6 win, going 4-4 with 2 RBIs and reaching base in all five appearances. He spoke with Axcess Baseball about a full-team effort that has the Breakers one win away from their first HCBL Championship since 2014. pic.twitter.com/0cvYiJIJQn — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) July 28, 2024 The Southampton Breakers acknowledge that their recent run has been nothing short of extraordinary. Undefeated since July 16th, they’ve averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game during this stretch and hold a record of 9-0-1. After dominantly upsetting the top-seeded Sag Harbor Whalers last week, Southampton turned their focus to the HCBL Championship series against the Shelter Island Bucks, aiming to finish their Cinderella story...
GAME RECAP: Southampton Punches Their Ticket to the HCBL Finals
by Tucker Terranova Aden Soroca discusses his great outing and the recent hot streak that has catapulted the Southampton Breakers to the HCBL Championship after a 8-0 win pic.twitter.com/FqlUAjyQia — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) July 26, 2024 The Southampton Breakers’ season has been defined by adversity from the get-go. After winning their first game against the South Shore Clippers, they faced a challenging stretch, dropping their next six contests and finding themselves at the bottom of the HCBL standings. With nine games remaining, they needed six victories to reach the playoffs and responded with an impressive 6-0-1 run to secure their spot. One of the most thrilling aspects of the playoffs is that every team starts with a clean slate; regular season accolades fade away, and s...
GAME RECAP: Westhampton Aviators Hold On to Win 11-9 Slugfest
by Tucker Terranova Final: Aviators 11 | Breakers 9@WHAviators survives a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the ninth to win pic.twitter.com/daCIz2C35i — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) June 21, 2024 The Westhampton Aviators’ lineup has struggled to score first in the early stages of this season, allowing the game’s first run in every matchup except their Opening Day 11-8 win over South Shore. This issue has plagued them all season long, a major contributor to their lackluster 2-4 start. Determined to turn things around, the Aviators made it their goal to get a head start on the scoreboard in this evening’s contest against the Southampton Breakers. Today marked a turnaround for the Aviators. In the top of the first inning, they batted around and scored four runs agai...
GAME RECAP: Fisher’s 4-RBI Day Lifts Breakers to 14-6 Win
Luke Fisher discusses what today’s 3 hit, 4 RBI day meant to him in a 14-6 Opening Day victory for the Breakers pic.twitter.com/XHNianAmrJ — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) June 14, 2024 The Hamptons, renowned as one of the most sought-after summer destinations on the East Coast, offers more than just a perfect escape to kick back, relax, and soak up the sun. For the region’s top collegiate baseball players, a summer in the Hamptons offers a different challenge. Swapping metal bats for the more traditional wood lumber, these athletes flock to the Hamptons yearly to compete against the best and hone their skills along the scenic coast. For Southampton native Luke Fisher, the HCBL holds a deeper meaning. Swapping the customary William & Mary green and gold for royal blue, Fish...
Westhampton Aviators Begin Their HCBL Season With a Win on Opening Day
by Andrew Barbieri Waldier Perez is our Muddy Locker Player of the Game. He went 3-4 with a homer in the Aviators’ 12-2 victory. pic.twitter.com/SpBBdUm0iQ — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) June 17, 2023 At Aviator Field on opening day, the Westhampton Aviators used big 1st and 3rd innings to run rule the Southampton Breakers 12-2. Michael DiForte was given the start today and his offense wasted no time to give him run support. After DiForte sent down the top of the Breakers’ lineup Nick Ungania, Johnny Catuosco, and Ty Gilligan in order. The next time he went out to the mound he had a 3-run cushion. That cushion stemming from the bottom of the 1st as the Aviators got to Southampton’s starter Louis Stallone early. Luke Mistone who was batting 2nd, walked, advanced on a wild pitch, and...
Southampton Breakers Kick Off HCBL Season With a Win
by Gabe Zoda In the top of the 4th, the Breakers pour on the runs. 5 in the inning and 7 in the game as the Breakers extend their lead to 7-0. pic.twitter.com/5RJ7ylHgMK — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) June 15, 2021 To start off the 2021 season of the Hamptons League, the Riverhead Tomcats opened up at home. It was the Southampton Breakers, though, who were able to take home the W to jump start their season. Jake Babuchak, the starting pitcher for the Tomcats set the tone on the mound, striking out two batters and getting a quick 1,2,3 inning. Mike Volgende returned the favor and did the exact same thing in the bottom of the inning, striking out two and setting the side down in order. It was in the top of the second that the Breakers would start to put some runs on the board. Babu...
LI Road Warriors Stay Undefeated With 1-0 Victory
Reporter @SachChristopher with Road Warriors right-hander Michael Mirando, who entered with a bases loaded jam in the sixth inning. He talks about his ability to get out of that big spot with the lead intact for his ballclub, and taking that momentum into a scoreless seventh. pic.twitter.com/rZ5kd9UUaS — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) June 4, 2019 For the host Southampton Breakers as well as for the visiting aptly-named Long Island Road Warriors, Tuesday afternoon was a chance for a first on the young season; the Breakers were looking for their first victory, and the Road Warriors trying to avoid their first loss. Despite having runners in scoring position in the final three innings, the Breakers couldn’t overcome a 1-0 deficit and lost by that score. The Road Warriors scored the onl...
