Boys Lower Farms Division

August 5

Cellini Lodge Braves Vs.

ABC Rental Dodgers

Outstanding game by all the Braves in a come from behind victory over a tough Dodgers team. The Braves offense was led by Chris Ferlazzo (4 hits, 2 runs, rbi), Nick Perrone (hit), Danny Chiofolo (hit, run, rbi), Brian Renta (3 hits, run), Ben Todaro (triple, hit, run, 3 rbi), Danny Luchino (3 doubles, hit, 2 runs, 2 rbi), Patrick Theodoropolous (2 hits, run, 2 rbi), Paul Morrow (hit, run, rbi), Joe Murphy (2 hits, run, rbi), Tyler Cohen (double, single, run), Alex Katz (double, 2 singles, run), and Mark Roantree (hit, rbi). Danny Luchino knocked in the winning run. Great game, Braves!

August 5

ABC Rental Dodgers Vs.

Cellini Lodge Braves

With a large enthusiastic crowd on hand, the Dodgers and Braves played their hearts out, in what was a fantastic game! Clutch hitting was the highlight of the Dodgers attack with Michael Ring, Chris Rocco, and Andrew Pugliese getting on base at the top of the order. Ryan Gaitan, Austin Ward, and Chris Rivera each drove in 2 RBI each. Joe and Robert Dimonte showed great speed and base running to help the Dodger cause. Mike Barry played great outfield and showed a great arm. Mark Thomas hit a long fly that was tracked down in deep left field, showing tremendous power. Special on this night was the play of Dominico Fazzolari, who not only stroked 3 hits, but ran the bases with great hussle and skill. All the parents and Coaches are very proud of you all. Go Dodgers!

August 7

Cellini Lodge Braves Vs.

Fleet Bank Padres

Congratulations to all the Braves in closing out a perfect 10-0 Summer season with a victory over a scrappy Padres team. The Braves offense was led by Chris Ferlazzo (3 hits, 3 runs), Ben Todaro (hit), Danny Luchino (double, 3 singles, 2 runs, 2 rbi), Brian Renta (triple, single, run, 3 rbi), Paul Morrow (single, rbi), Danny Chiofolo (double, 2 singles, 2 runs), Tyler Cohen (single), Joe Murphy (single, rbi), Patrick Theodoropolous (single, double, triple, 2 runs, rbi), Vinny Labruna (single, rbi), Alex Katz (2 Home Runs, single, 2 runs, 3 rbi), and Mark Roantree (2 hits, run). Thanks to the Coaches and Parents for making the Braves season an enjoyable success!

ABC Rental Dodgers Vs.

Fundamental Baseball Camp Yankees

On the last day of the summer league schedule, the Dodgers and the Yankees hooked up in a fantastic game. With great defense and timely hitting the Dodgers pulled it out in the last inning. On defense, Ryan Gaitan made a nifty back hand stab of a line drive and turned it into a double play! Michael Ring nabbed a runner sliding into third for an inning ending play in the 4th! Joe Dimonte had 3 rbi's! Dominico Fazzolari continued his improvement with 3 hits and fast base running! Chris Rivera, Robert Dimonte, and Austin Ward each had 2 hits and showed great hustle all night long! Troy Driscoll and Mark Thomas played the infield and outfield, showing speed and agility! In the bottom of the 6th with 2 outs , Chris Rocco delivered a clutch game tying single. Yank manager Jim Richards pulled the infield in to stop the winning run. Great strategy by Jim. But it did not work, because Andrew Pugliese stroked a single through the middle for the Dodger Win! What a Game! A beautiful summer night at Merillon field! Thanks for the support and assistance of all parents who helped out this summer season, and hope to see you all this Fall. Al Pugliese/Mike Rocco

Boys Upper Farms Division

August 5

T.F.O'Brien 9-Year-Old All Stars (16)

Vs. Queens/Nassau (11)

In our second game against 10-year-old opponents the All Stars stood their ground and proved they could play against the older boys. Led by David Luchino who received the game ball for going 3 for 3, scoring 3 runs, stealing 3 bases and pitching the last inning and a half while shutting down the Queens/Nassau team with 3 Ks. Robert Scatorchio was outstanding going 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored, a triple & 3 RBIs as was Michael Cascio, 2 for 2 with 1 run scored & 3 RBIs. Joe Faller continued his solid defense and batting going 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored & 2 RBIs. Frank Pate was 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored & 1 RBI; Drew Carrick was 2 for 3 with a run scored & 1 RBI; Luis Gaitan went 1 for 1 with a walk, 2 runs scored & 1 RBI; Stephen DePietto 1 for 3 with 1 run scored & 1 RBI; Christian Theodoropoulos went 0 for 1 with 2 walks, 2 runs scored & 1 RBI. Matt Dillon called a solid game as catcher. Super Game Boys!

August 6

T.F.O'Brien 9-Year-Old All Stars (5)

Vs. Port Washington (0)

This game featured the tremendous pitching performances of Joseph Faller and Robert Scatorchio who combined on a 4 hit shutout of Port Washington. Both Joe & Robert were untouchable the whole game keeping the Port Washington team completely off balance at the plate. Drew Carrick had a terrific day at the plate going 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs leading the hitting attack. Joe Faller also was 2 for 3 with 1 run scored & 1 RBI; Matt Dillon was 2 for 2 with a run scored; Chris Kelly, John Fitzgerald and Mike Cascio all had solid line drive hits. Solid defense was provided by Stephen DePietto, Frank Pate, Christian Theodoropoulos and Michael Ibrahim. The win evened the All Stars summer record at 4 and 4 in both the Hicksville and Oceanside Leagues. The All Stars continue to show that they are coming together and playing team baseball. Keep it up.

August 7

Meldon Silverman Brewers (9) Vs.

Royal Waste Service Phillies (10)

The Meldon Silverman Brewers lost a heartbreaker to the Royal Waste Service Phillies. The Phillies with an 8-4 lead going into the top of the 6th inning when the Brewers erupted for 5 runs to take a 9-8 lead only to lose 10-9 in the bottom of the 6th inning. However, Andrew Goldstein lead the Brew Crew with 4 hits and 2 stolen bases. Stephen Ambrosio, Matthew Miller contributed with extra base hits and 2 stolen bases. Robert Thomas had another perfect day at the plate. A bright spot for Merillon was the two lower farm prospects from the Fundamental Baseball Camp Inc. Yankees, Daniel Schwartz and Matthew Hirshon who contributed to the Brewers come back. Sparkling defensive players were turned in by Niketas Janios, Jordan Buff, Johnny Mahon, Matthew Miller and Paul Gobel. It was a very competitive sea- saw game. Nicely played game boys!

August 8

T.F.O'Brien 9-Year-Old All Stars (6)

Vs. Massapequa Coast (6)

Wow, what a game. We could have charged $20 per seat and nobody would have been disappointed. Massapequa jumped out to an early 3 nothing lead, but the All Stars came roaring back scoring 4 runs in the 2nd inning. Massapequa then scored 3 runs in the 3rd again to see the All Stars score 2 n the 5th to knot it up. Neither team scored again ending the game because of darkness at a 6 - 6 tie. The big blow of the game was a 250 foot blast off the bat of Michael Ibrahim for the first All Star Home Run of the season scoring 2 runs. Another big game at the plate for Mike Cascio going 2 for 3 with a double, run scored & 2 RBIs and Joe Faller going 2 for 3. David Luchino was 1 for 3 but his big contribution was pitching the last 2 innings and holding Massapequa to no runs. Christian Theodoropoulos went 1 for 2 with 1 run scored, 1 walk and 1 RBI; Frank Pate went 1 for 2 with a walk, run scored & RBI; Stephen DePietto batting leadoff went 1 for 2 with a walk; Christopher Kelly went 1 for 1 with 2 walks. John Fitzgerald, Matt Dillon and Drew Carrick played solid in the field. Super Game All Stars! Way to Go Michael Ibrahim!

August 9

Meldon Silverman Brewers (10)

Vs. Hand Rolled Bagels Diamondbacks (3)

On a perfect night for summer baseball the Brewers played a flawless game defeating the D'backs 10-3 in their season finally. It was a complete team effort by the "Brew Crew" as a team of twelve young boys all pitched to at least 1 D'back batter in this Brewer victory. Nickolas Clifford lead the team with 3 hits. Robert Thomas had a perfect day at the plate with 2 walks & a RBI. Stephen Ambrosio received the game ball for the teams MVP throughout the season.

I would like to thank every boy individually for your dedication and sportsmanship. Stephen Ambrosio, Andrew Goldstein, William Rezin, Jordan Buff, Niketas Janios, Danny Spratt

Nicholas Clifford, Johnny Mahon, Michael Tangredi, Paul Gobel, Matthew Miller & Robert Thomas. I would also like to give a special "Thank You" to my Ass't. Coaches, Stuart Goldstein and John Janios. On behalf of Merillon, the boys and myself, I would like to thank the parents for their time, dedication and for giving me the pleasure and opportunity for teaching your boys baseball during the summer. I would like to give a special thanks and commend Jennifer Fabian and Michael Morrissey for their terrific umpiring job during the season. Thank you , Coach Bob Thomas.

T.F.O'Brien 9-Year-Old All Stars (4)

Vs. Cedarhurst (14)

Once again the All Stars ran up against a very tough 10-year-old team. Down 3 -0 in the first inning the All Stars came roaring back in the bottom of the inning scoring 3 runs of their own, however the Cedarhurst team proved to be too tough today scoring 7 runs in the 4th inning to blow the game open. For the All Stars, Joe Faller continued his torrid hitting going 1 for 3 with a triple, run scored & 2 RBIs; Frank Pate went 2 for 3 with a run scored and stolen base, David Luchino 1 for 2 with 1 walk, run scored & a RBI. Stephen DePietto batting lead off had our first successful sacrifice bunt of the season moving 2 runners into scoring position. John Fitzgerald had 2 line drive singles and Michael Cascio continues to improve scorching the ball at the plate and pitching the last 2 innings of the game holding Cedarhurst to 1 run. Luis Gaitan, Drew Carrick, Christopher Kelly and Matt Dillon were solid fielders at their positions and hit the ball hard all day. Remember boys keep smiling and you can do it!

Boys Majors Farms Division

August 6

New Hyde Park Funeral Home Astros (17)

Vs. Garden City South (3)

Great game by all the Astros in their 6th consecutive win in the summer league tournament. The Astros offense was led by Robbie Ferlazzo (2 doubles, walk, 3 runs, 2 rbi, 2 SB), John Ferlazzo (2 hits, walk, rbi, run, 3 SB), Eddie Daly (triple, single, 2 runs, rbi), Robert Maer (3 hits, walk, run, 4 rbi, SB), Zack Ricchiuti (hit, run, rbi, SB), Jon Paul DiMarco (walk, run), Danny Puglia (triple, single, 2 runs, SB), John Ganz (single, SF, 2 rbi, run, 2 SB), Ryan Puglia (double, rbi), Brett Spielberg (2 walks, run, 3 SB), Noah Todaro (hit, walk, 2 runs, 2 rbi, SB), Adrian Silva (single, run, SB), and Carmelo Carbone (triple, run, rbi). Super pitching by John Ferlazzo and Robert Maer. The Astros are undefeated in inter-league play this summer!

Pace Pharmacy Blue Jays (15)

Vs. West Hempstead (7)

The Blue Jays played their best game of the summer season getting by a tough West Hempstead team 15-7. This was a total team effort by the Jays. The Jays jumped out to an early lead, pounding West Hempstead pitching for 9 runs in the second inning. Michael Pucci started things off with a bases clearing double. Michael Marsigliano also knocked in a couple of runs with a timely double. Tony Citriniti, Tom Mauro and Pat Rappa all had big at bats. Defensively the Jays were awesome, Andrew Montoni made a diving catch in right field to rob West Hempstead of a sure extra base hit. Matt Geus made 2 superb plays at 1st base. Dan Lackner came up big behind the plate throwing out 2 West Hempstead runners. Mike and Nick Rocco combined to pitch a gem of a game. Way to go Jays!

August 8

Pace Pharmacy Blue Jays (13)

Vs. Garden City (11)

The Pace Pharmacy Blue Jays are really starting to gel. They hung tough and pulled out a win 13-11 against a hard hitting Garden City team. The pitching came up big again for the Jays with awesome performances by Nick Rocco, Michael Pucci, Andrew Montoni and Mike Rocco. The pitching was backed up by stellar fielding with key plays turned in by Philip Ring, Matt Geus, Tom Mauro and Tony Citriniti. The Jays bats were also on fire with key hits coming from Dan Lackner, Pat Rappa, Mike Marsigliano and Derek Clifford. This was another total team effort. Great job Jays!