Team Beast
Up Next Powered by State Farm Ken Kortright Agency: Patrick Dalian
Editor’s Note: This is the final installment of the Up Next Series. Previously we highlighted Everett Zarzicki, Brian Brower, Stellan Zangari, Ryan Bush, Bryce Cutrone, Justin Ortiz, Colin Raymond, Jagger Adamo, JD Duffy, Chris Sultana, Matt Zambriski, Tucker Brown, Christian Calabro, Ryan & Derek Yormack, Andrew Poxon, Tristan Garcia, Evan Fallon, JT Bonventre and Joey Lionetti Jr. Special thanks to State Farm Ken Kortright Agency for sponsoring this year’s series. Generally the biggest test of amateur baseball comes when a young ballplayer makes the switch to the big fields. Many players dominant at the younger ages, only to meet their match as the deeper dimensions result in harmless flyouts and endless frustration. That was not the case for Patrick Dalien of Team Beast ...
GAME RECAP: Roslyn Bulldogs Overcome 4-0 Deficit to Win Play-In Game
It was really the tale of two games – the first inning and the next 7. In the first inning, Team Beast 14u nearly batted around, scoring four runs highlighted by a two-run single by Michael Ferdinando and a two-run double by Christopher Capone. At that moment, it seemed as if Team Beast had full command of the game and they would run away with it. Bottom 1: Michael Ferdinando hits a 2-R single to right field to score Jake Fragiola and Joseph Borg Beast 2, Bulldogs 0 pic.twitter.com/InFIzfsvjd — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) November 10, 2023 From that point on, however, the script flipped. Team Beast’s offense did not muster another run the remainder of the game – stranding runners in scoring position a few times. On the flip side, Roslyn Bulldogs were able to get ...
GAME RECAP: Long Island Storm Pull Out a Gritty Victory Thanks to Hot Bats and Clutch Pitching
by John Sullivan Postgame interview with Micheal Canepa of Long Island Storm who just threw a big 3 and 2/3 innings of relief in the Stroms 13-10 victory of Team Beast pic.twitter.com/56kJu19uxY — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) May 28, 2023 The 14u matchup between Long Island Storm and Team Beast was one that consisted of two high-powered offenses that were ready to score runs early. The Storm got off to a very rough start, as their starting pitcher walked 6 batters and was only able to record one out. Despite the Beast plating 5 runs in the inning, they only had one hit, which was a 2 RBI single into right field by James Carlo. In the bottom half of the first, the Storm were able to get one run back thanks to an RBI single from Richie Conte. In the second inning, the momentum of th...
Beast and South Shore Sharks Split Saturday DH
by Gabe Zoda Spoke with Coach TJ and Miles Kalisiewicz after their win over the South Shore Sharks. Miles Finished the game 2-3 with 2RBI Singles. He also pitched a scoreless inning in the game. pic.twitter.com/nArgudX5bt — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) April 8, 2023 Easter weekend saw the South Shore Sharks and Team Beast split a double header at Wantagh park. The first game was well contested the entire way through and saw South Shore win by a 3-2 final score. The second game could not have been any more different as Beast took the early lead and never looked back as they took that game by a final score of 12-3. In the first game, both teams were in a deadlock for the first 3 innings. The pitching for both sides were lights out. On the side of the Sharks, Mason Montanez pitched 5...
Team BEAST Cruises to 12-2 Victory in Columbus Day Tourney
by Brian Honka Post game interview with Beast 2025 coach Mike Caparco pic.twitter.com/s7Uq1STHZy — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) October 8, 2022 In an ECYB Columbus Day Tournament 16u Matchup between the Bethpage Eagles and the Beast 2025, the Eagles get on the board first with a first inning run thanks to a leadoff single by Justin Pagan and came around to score on a passed ball. Team Beast 2025 would get on the board in the bottom of the second inning in a big way. Daniel Noebel hit an RBI double that split the outfield to tie the game at 1. Sam Cho would hit an RBI single to give team Beast 2025 a 2-1 lead. Thomas Harding would work a bases-loaded walk making the score 3-1. Marco Pipia hit into a fielder’s choice, but a run scored making the score 4-1. Michael Massa hit an RBI si...
New BEAST Training Facility Opens
The bar keeps raising for training facilities on Long Island. There is a new home for Team BEAST in Huntington and it is located in what was previously Retro Fitness at 1815 East Jericho Turnpike. The facility is 15,000 square feet and is an upgrade over their previous home just a few miles down the road. The biggest takeaway is that the facility will be centered around player development for players from 8u to college. It is equipped with fully retractable cages opening to full size turf area, a dedicated HitTrax area, standalone pitching lab with Rapsodo, Pro Radar and video. Multiple plyowalls, warm up spaces, locker rooms and a classroom upstairs. Additionally, there will be a physical therapy office near the entrance. It will be the home to BEAST baseball, BEAST softball as well as sp...
Brandon O’Neill Commits to Central Connecticut State University
Sachem North has come out swinging in the first Back-to-back doubles by Billy Bullock and Steven Kiendle followed by a 2-R shot by sophomore Brandon O’Neill and the Arrows have a 3-0 lead pic.twitter.com/kWIsRgWq9f — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) May 24, 2021 One of the top hitters in the 2023 class has found a home. Sachem North 3B/C announced his commitment to Central Connecticut State University. O’Neill is an athletic player that is a baseball junkie. We featured him as part of our “Up Next” series back in December 2020. He had a terrific sophomore season for the Arrows and even crushed a homer against Charleston-commit Josh Knoth late in the season. Below is our conversation from last season. Who are some people that have had a positive influence on your...
Chris McHugh Commits to VCU
Please consider signing up for our monthly membership to ensure you don’t miss any content! 2021 was an incredible season for Commack. They ran through Suffolk County on their way to an appearance in the Conference I Long Island Championship against perennial powerhouse Massapequa. In a well-played game at St. Joseph’s College, the Cougars prevailed to capture their first LIC in program history. What made the accomplishment even more impressive is that they were able to do so knowing that their Head Coach, Bryan Bonin, was battling cancer. The boys were able to rally behind their coach on their way to the best season in program history and their second county title since 2017. While they definitely had some impact seniors like staff ace Craig Pihlkar, SS Connor Pedersen and CF ...
Up Next Powered by the Yard Sports: Nick Berasti
This is the fourth installment of the popular series “Up Next” Powered by the Yard Sports Academy in which we highlight the top underclassmen on Long Island. Previously, we featured Centereach OF Logan Norman, Garden City LHP Gabe Beschloss and Connetquot INF Ryan Kiendle. Make sure to check out the Yard Sports Academy here. For whatever reason, some programs on Long Island are powerhouses. Clarke is at the top tier. Their list of accomplishments reads like the the villains in a 1990s film – 35-time Conference Champs, 18 Final Four appearances, 11-time County Champs, three-time Long Island champs and two-time NY State Champs. This past year, they got an All-American caliber season by OF/RHP Tyler Cox who will be receiving the Axcess Silver Slugger Award this week. But fan...
Tim Ewring’s 2-R 2B Propels Jr. Ducks to Comeback Win over Beast
Tim Ewring on his game-winning hit and the comeback win for the Jr. Ducks @EcybTournaments pic.twitter.com/v8DwpxBpne — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) September 5, 2021 Tim Ewring stepped to the plate in the fifth inning with his Jr. Ducks trailing Beast Crimson, 4-3. After a wild pitch tied the game, there was much less pressure on him and he delivered in a big way, ripping a two-run double to give the Ducks a 6-4 lead. It was a lead they would not relinquish although Beast did threaten in the last half inning. Jr. Ducks Valiendo are a very talented team that entered this matchup with a record of 2-0 in pool play of the Labor Day Bash Powered by Axcess Baseball. They were facing another great team in the Beast Crimson, so it would take a near-flawless effort to come out on top. Afte...
Beast Red Holds off B1000 Seminoles, 2-1
by Gabe Zoda FINAL: BEAST RED 2, B1000 SEMINOLES 1. The Beast came into this game with 7 players and ended up taking this game home. pic.twitter.com/7l9qYsclFA — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) August 3, 2021 There was a fire in the Beast’s eyes yesterday and it allowed them to overcome a disadvantage and turn it slightly into their favor. As the season winds down in the LI Boys of Summer PG Collegiate League season, the Beast Red played against B1000 Seminoles Ferriggi. In a day slotted for a DH, they ended up playing only one game to 9 innings due to a lack of players. This lack of players would be an issue for both sides but one team suffered more than the other. That team would be the Beast Red squad as they would play a majority of the game with 7 players. The Seminoles had 9 s...
9u LI Titans Buderman Sweep DH Over Beast Black
by Aaron Rothschild Ryan Buderman on the double header sweep pic.twitter.com/HnKF2bsQbo — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) July 10, 2021 It is always a treat to be able to watch good baseball at any level, but it is especially rewarding when the athletes are just eight to nine years old and play well above their age. The LI Titans Buderman would sweep the double header from Team Beast Black by scores of 7-6, and 12-2. The game started with a 1-2-3 inning that induced a ground out as well as two strikeouts for starter Brody S. The Titans would come to bat in the bottom of the inning where Joey F. would make it onto third but would be left stranded after a strikeout from Team Beast Starter Simon Morris. In the second Brayden Bjornson would strike a one out double and would steal a bas...
