Tristate Arsenal
Up Next Powered by State Farm Ken Kortright Agency: Justin Ortiz
(Editor’s Note: This is the sixth installment of the Up Next Series Powered by State Farm Ken Kortright Agency in which we highlight the top underclassmen on Long Island. Previously, we featured Everett Zarzicki, Brian Brower, Stellan Zangari, Ryan Bush and Bryce Cutrone. Special thanks to State Farm Ken Kortright Agency for sponsoring this year’s series.) When you look at many of the top players across high school, college or professional baseball, they are often the most athletically gifted and physically imposing as well. The beauty about the game of baseball, though, is that there are no size requirements and occasionally there are outliers that breakthrough and provide hope for other undersized athletes out there. Currently in Major League Baseball, that player would be Jo...
GAME RECAP: Long Island Crew Outduel Tri State Arsenal
by Chris Donnelly FINAL: Long Island Crew 4, Tri State Arsenal NY National 0 pic.twitter.com/uT75bYoWAq — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) August 17, 2023 In a 16u Boys of Summer National semifinals matchup between Long Island Crew and Tri State Arsenal NY to decide who advances to the finals, the Crew got ahead early and never looked back. It was a pitchers’ duel between the two teams as there were only four runs scored between both teams. Arsenal sent Tyler Pilatski to the mound, and he got into some trouble early. Starting the game off with a hit by pitch and a walk gave the Crew an early chance to push runs across. Pilatski came back to get a popout and strikeout almost getting out of the jam. Another hit by pitch loaded the bases with 2 outs for Brady Leichtman and he lined a sing...
GAME RECAP: Vincent Genovese and Ian Rivera Dominate on the Mound as Tristate Arsenal and Yeti Baseball Tie 0-0
by John Sullivan Vincent Genovese (Tri State Arsenal) and Ian Rivera (Yeti Baseball) are the Muddy Locker Players of the Game pic.twitter.com/gJCbFV3mRh — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) August 7, 2023 The 16u matchup that took place Monday night between Tristate Arsenal and Yeti Baseball was one that featured two incredible starting pitchers that refused to crack under pressure. Ian Rivera (starter for Yeti) and Vincent Genovese (starter for Arsenal) both displayed their talent on the mound immediately, as they both tossed quick 1-2-3 innings in the first. The second inning was not as easy for Rivera though, as he ran into a bases loaded one out situation after giving up a single to Mike Fosorile and walking two batters. But, the bases being loaded didn’t seem to affect Rivera becaus...
Long Island Scouts Academy Takes Double Header Over Arsenal
by Brian Honka Final Long Island Scouts Academy 5 – Tri State Arsenal 1 pic.twitter.com/EEjgTW1igK — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) October 29, 2022 The Tri-State Arsenal took on the Long Island Scouts Academy in a Boys of Summer Fall season Varsity doubleheader. In game one, the Arsenal sent Michael O’Grady to the mound to take on Stevie Hernandez of the Scouts. The Arsenal would get on the board first after a leadoff single up the middle from Patrick Scarangella who used his speed to take second and then advance to third on a passed ball. Michael Merolla would hit a ground ball to the second baseman who chose to take the out at first giving Arsenal a 1-0 lead. Both teams would trade scoreless inning after scoreless inning until the bottom of the 4th. Back-to-back walks to st...
Q & A With Tommy Ruehle
2022 was another strong season for Ward Melville. The perennial powerhouse once again made the playoffs before losing to Longwood. One of the main reasons for their success was great starting pitching and junior RHP Tommy Ruehle was a big part of that. He compiled a record of 6-3 with a 3.13 ERA. They will be counting on him once against This past week he announced his commitment to Southern Arkansas. I had a chance to speak with him and here’s what he had to say… Can you explain your experience with the college recruiting process and why you chose Southern Arkansas? These past couple months have been ups-and-downs with colleges and whether or not the school was the right fit for me personally. When SAU was brought in as an option, I felt that I couldn’t let this o...
