8 year old All-Stars

August 6

Merillon 8's, 5 Vs. HBQVB,

The 8's completed their series with HBQVB and won with timely hitting, solid defense and strong pitching. Christian Carrick's double to right was one of many big hits for the 8's. Joey Dunn's single knocked in a run in the big 4th inning rally. Peter Restivo kept the rally alive with a walk and Vincent Rossello notched a big RBI. The defensive was solid, Gregory Donovan's nifty back hand play at short helped stop a potential rally. Yanni Rigo's nailed a would be base stealer, also to stop a rally. Anthony Verde, Matty Lorandini and Anthony Lanzilotta all gave good at-bats and fine play on the field. The strong pitching again was handled by Gregory Haynes 4 innings 2 runs and Tommy Murphy 2 innings and 1 run.

9/10 Year old All-Stars

Merillon Patriots, 6 Vs. Manhasset 2

The Merillon Patriots received another well pitched game today from John Young and Vinny Patrey plus outstanding defensive play from the boys. In a rematch of Merillon's first District level game, the boys faced one of their toughest opponents of the summer. Unlike that first game the Patriots scored first and never relinquished the lead. On a night when our clutch hitter (Young) was intentionally walked twice, Liam Slattery, Brandon Martinez, Adeel Bari, Evan Clark & Frank DiSanto came up with key hits and/or walks that allowed them to score 1 run in the second and 2 in the third. With the score 3-2 entering the fifth inning the Patriots touched up Manhasset pitching for 1 walk and 3 hits that allowed 3 runs to score to make it 6-2. Defensive gems squashed several rallies and prevented Manhasset scoring more than 2 runs. Take for example, Liam Slattery's sensational catch of a line drive shot hit to right center field or Brandon Silva's catch of a deep fly ball to right field. In the fifth inning, with Manhasset players on first and second base, Merillon's 3rd baseman (Young) stabbed a hard hit ground ball, touched third and threw to first for an inning ending, rally killing, double play. In the sixth inning, Evan Clark applied a tag at home on a Manhasset player who tried to score on a ball hit to third. The boys now have a record of 10-3 for this summer.

Boys Lower Farms

August 6

Modell's "Nationals" Vs Gigi Italian Restaurant "Dodgers"

The Nationals played the Dodgers. Christopher Carbone swallowed up several balls while playing first. Christian Riccobono made 3 nice fielding plays on the mound collecting 2 assists. Joseph Griffin went 4 for 4 with 4 RBI's and Daniel Bateman scored 3 runs. Luke Tesoriero hit a shot into left field over the player's head. Matthew O'Neill went 3 for 4 with 3 RBI's and 3 runs scored. Samuel Chiche collected 3 RBI's as well as making some nice throws into second base from centerfield.

Gigi's Italian Restaurant "Dodgers" Vs. Modell's "Nationals"

The Dodgers squared off against the Nationals in a high scoring offensive shoot-out. Sean McClellan, Sean O'Leary, Joseph Dampman and Van Dyke Manners led the Dodgers' offense scoring multiple runs that were driven in by the timely hitting of Alex Russo, Patrick McTiernan and Luke Pullo. Sean O'Leary, Dean Vayias, Patrick McTiernan and Matthew Rivera led the defense from behind the plate. Sean O'Leary made a nice play by pouncing out from his catcher position to grab a soft grounder and tagging the runner trying to score.

August 8

Modell's "Nationals" Vs Gigi Italian Restaurant "Dodgers"

The Nationals had their hitting shoes on tonight. The hitting stars of the game are Joe Griffen, Matt O'Neil, Luke Tesoriero, Jack Lynch, Sam Chiche, Danny Bateman and CJ Riccobono. Our gold glove stars are Christopher Carbone, Jack Lynch and CJ Riccobono. These guys all did a great job from fielding to hitting with runners in scoring position.

Gigi's Italian Restaurant "Dodgers" Vs. Modell's "Nationals"

The Dodgers and the Nationals both continued to hit the ball hard & showing high powered offenses. Alex Russo, Sean McClellan and Joseph Dampman all had power blasts to the outfield gaps for the Dodgers. Dean Vayias, Daniel Goldberg, Peter Vayias, Collin Cheung & Patrick McTiernan also had multiple hit games, leading the attack for the Dodgers. There were also several fine defensive plays that showed excellent Dodger teamwork by Sean McClellan, Sean O'Leary, Joseph Dampman & Alex Russo. Alex Russo & Sean McClellan made their catching debuts with Sean McClellan calling for and getting a put out at the plate. Peter Vayias, Patrick McTiernan and Dean Vayias showed good catching skills behind the plate.