June 17

Minor Playoffs

Nassau Chromium 3 Barnwell Tires 2

In one of the best games played this year, defense was the story of this game. Barnwells center fielder Kevin Hardiman made two great catches in the first off the bats of Billy Sullivan and Big Mike Cerqueirra. Billy has been hitting the ball hard all year. With one out Nicky Palma doubled before the two big hitter came up, and Kevin made the big play. High fives were flying all over the field. Barnwell jumped out to a one run lead on a RBI single in the first by Vincent Ciuffo to score Zachary Englis who battled pitcher Billy Sullivan and drew the walk.

The game remained 1-0 until Nassau scored 2 in the fourth and one more in the fifth. Barnwell didn't go away easy. Peter Ciuffo led off the sixth with a walk. Brendan Behan then doubled home Peter to cut the lead to one, but Barnwell could not get the tying run home.

Billy Sullivan and Nicky Palma both pitched well for Nassau.

Barnwell's Zachary Englis made a nice play at second and Luke Escobar made 3 good pickups at first. Catcher Vincent Ciuffo got a would be steal at second.