Coach Vito

Well, another Merillon spring season comes to a close. The Pace Pharmacy Blue Jays were eliminated from the playoffs by the hard-charging NHP Wireless Mariners in the semifinals. The Blue Jays played a tough game but came up short. At this time I would like to thank the Blue Jays individually for giving myself and coach Charlie another great season. Jordan Fox, Neil (el gato) Bisciello, Jordan Buff, Tom Fasano, Shelvin Sam, Gabe Gonzalas, John Ganz, Anthony Perrone, Thomas Cunningham, Michael Jandovitz, Anthony Zammit and last but not least my son Michael. Thank you guys for a great season, I hope each of you had as much fun playing as I had coaching. You boys are a terrific group; we won and lost as a team and although we didn't go all the way you guys are winners in my eyes. I'd also like to thank you parents for putting up with a sometimes hectic schedule between practices and games. I'd also like to thank Dave Jandovitz, Scott Fox, Tony Perrone and Troy Buff for always stepping up when Charlie and I needed a hand. I'd also like to thank team photographer Dr. Thomas Cunningham for the great photos. Especially I would like to thank my good friend Charlie Zammit for putting up with me during the season.

Coach Vito

In a closely played second round playoff game, the Delezia Restaurant Tigers got past the NHP Funeral Home Astros by a score of 3-2. Solid pitching by both teams kept the game low scoring. Key hits in the game for the Tigers came off the bats of Zach Root, Christopher Ambrosio, Chris Sanchez, Tony Citriniti and Michael Guglielmi. Christian Curran had two walks in the game and also scored two runs for the Tigers. Nice defensive plays in the game for the Tigers were by Peter Pecora, Anthony Campisi, Maxwell Thomas and James Heinrich. Good job of pitching the last three innings for the Tigers by Patrick Ambrosio allowing no runs. Good game Tigers and Astros!

Delezia Restaurant Tigers vs. NHP Wireless Mariners

In an exciting and well played championship game, the Delezia Restaurant Tigers edged past the NHP Wireless Mariners by a score of 3-1. With the victory the Tigers earned the Minors Division Championship. Solid pitching by both teams kept the game low scoring. Offensively, the Tigers were led with hits by Patrick Ambrosio, Christopher Ambrosio (also with a steal of home), Christian Curran with an RBI single as well as a steal of home and Chris Sanchez with two walks. Defensively with key plays for the Tigers were Peter Pecora, Tony Citriniti and Patrick Ambrosio to Zach Root for a game-ending double play. Outstanding pitching effort to Patrick Ambrosio, Zach Root (with the victory) and a great closing job by Christopher Ambrosio. Manager Billy would like to thank all his players for their team effort and to the coaches and parents for their dedication. Congratulations to the Tigers and Mariners for a great season and a well played championship game!

A fabulous game by all the NHP Funeral Home Astros in an exciting 3-2 loss to the Tigers in the boys minors semi-finals. Congratulations to all the Astros on a successful, fun season: Robbie Ferlazzo, Tommy Graziano, Jeffrey Sallusto, Zack Ricchiuti, Brett Spielberg, Michael Marsigliano, Jared Muller, Eric Doreste, Jon Paul DiMarco, Ryan McNulty, Dominic Regalbuto and Andrew Coster. Special thanks to all the parents for making this season so wonderful. Also, special thanks to the finest assistant coach ever - Mike Spielberg. The Astros were the finest group of players I have ever had the honor and privilege to coach. Again, thanks for a special and successful season.

Coach John

The Greenpoint Savings Bank Dodgers finished their season on championship Saturday with an amazing game. All the boys are hitting great without the tee. Joey Citriniti, Steven Curran and Steven Ambrosio all hit doubles! Hits by Max Nero, Joey D'Amico, Kevin Padilla and Anthony Pesiri helped the team. Great fielding plays by John Anthony DiMaria and Christopher Rocco at third base. Brandon Chow did a superb job playing catcher for the first time. Congratulations to Steven Ambrosio for an incredible triple play! Coach Mike and Coach Billy want to thank all the players for a dazzling season. We are impressed with the improvements of each player. Everyone deserved their trophies. You are all winners!