Minors Division
Dr. Virgilio Chiropractic Giants vs. NHP ELKS/ Parker Jewish Rehab Dodgers
The Virgilio Chiropractic Giants played an enjoyable but messy game against the NHP ELKS/ Parker Jewish Rehab Dodgers on a rainy Saturday morning at Merillon Field. Intermittent showers, which were heavy at times, took turns with short lived bursts of sunshine confounding both players and spectators alike. The Giants came away from this soggy game with a 16-10 win. Jack Puvogel set the stage with his pitching and base hits. Ethan Vo and young Zachary Chheda also hit the ball solidly. James Asmus launched a rocket to center field driving in four runs. John Dermezis made a number of wonderful plays in the field. Aedan Cotter, in his debut this season behind the plate, looked sharp and well adjusted. Sebastian Lennox and Domenico Masi are showing great improvement at bat and in the outfield. The Giants, who had gotten off to a rocky start, are nearing the 500 mark showing both determination and teamwork. The coaches are pleased with the boy’s ability to pull together and play well as the season progresses.
Dr. Virgilio Chiropractic Giants vs. AH Pirates
On Saturday, the Virgilio Chiropractic Giants defeated the Albertson Herricks Pirates at the Searingtown Elementary School Field. This balmy day was one of the first really hot and humid Saturdays of the season but the change in temperature didn’t seem to slow either team’s offense. The Giants belted numerous hits and came away from this slugfest with a 16-12 win. Ethan Vo and Joe Mattei kept the Pirates at bay with their pitching. John Dermezis had a few solid hits. Aedan Cotter, Ethan Vo and young Charlie Newberg also contributed extra base hits and drove in runs. James Asmus hit a long home run to center field driving in three runs. Jack Puvogel looked sharp and well adjusted behind the plate. Sanay Shah and Zachary Chheda are showing great improvement in the outfield. The Giants, have now won two and a row and are showing great determination and teamwork. The coaches are pleased with the boy’s progress and tenacity.
Farms Division
UFC Royals vs. AHLL Marlins. The UFC Gym Royals took on the mighty AHLL Marlins on Tuesday. Zach Davis pitched two impressive innings while Joe Fitzgerald and Adrian Sikora reached based two and three times respectively. Ethan Wang played almost every position in the field and was hit by a pitch but trudged on. Joeseph Teetz had three hits and kept the bases empty yet the Royals still trailed the game when Anthony Symanski stepped to the plate. With the bases jammed, Anthony slammed a 3-0 pitch into the far depths of right field to end the game in walk off fashion.
SAI Insurance/Stutzmann Funeral Royals vs. the Charles Schwab Padres. The SAI Insurance / Stutzmann Funeral Royals battled the Charles Schwab Padres this past Tuesday. Scott Mclellan pitvhed three scoreless inning while adding two hits, Ahman Thwani and Tristan Harrison,Damian Chu played the field nicely and helped support McLellan’s shutout. The Padres loaded the bases in the fifth and Johnn Dunn was called upon to put out the fire. Bobby Symanski,Brian O’connor, Nicky Dempopeis, Alan Sikora and Brian Ho all got hits to put the game out of reach in the fifth at 6-2.
City Line Florist / K of C NHP White Socks Vs. SAI Insurance / Stutzmann Funeral Home Royals. The City Line Florist / Kof C NHP White Socks had a close game against the SAI insurance / Stutzmann Funeral Royals on Sunday.The White Socks pitching consisted of Andrew Notine, Gabriel Schultz and Shayaan Siddiqui which held the Royals to 3 runs. The offense was led by Chris Notine, Jason Stone and Ryan Vitrano each with a base hit. The solid defense of Aaron Chik, Jordan Johnson and Lukas Rinaldi helped keep the game close. Hope to see Rafael Garcia, Tristan Wang and John Saoulidis at the next game.
Hand Rolled Bagels Brewers vs. Dr. Barbaro / Podiatrist Cubs. Sometimes less is more! The Hand Rolled Bagels Brewers played the Dr. Barbaro / Podiatrist Cubs today at Manor Oaks Field. Many of the Brewers players were unable to attend. The team was only able to field five players but each and every one of them came to play. Dylan Colon pitched two scoreless innings and Gavin Dugger pitched a scoreless third. DJ DeLaCruz came in for the fourth inning and only gave up two runs. But pitching wasn’t the only story as the boys brought their bats as well. Dylan went 4-6 with a triple, a home run and eight RBI. But the rest of the team did their part too. Gavin also went 4-6 and DJ went 5-for-6. Sebastian Hansman had three RBI and Tommy Tuzzolo had two RBI. The final score was 15-2 and ran the Brewers winning streak to five games.
Major’s Division
Modells/IslandWide Medical River Sharks vs. Dr. Zadnik Ducks. With school events causing multiple conflicts for the River Sharks, Coach Jim schanter and Coach Greg Denara offered to lead the team. The River Sharks were also assisted by Brendan Cooper, Rayon Khan, and Tyler Smith who came down to fill in for the boys that were missing. Josh Henderson started the game and was a very effective starting pitcher. He was followed by Tommy Goodwin who piched 3 shut out innings and kept the River Sharks in the game. Vincenzo Montoni pitched two scoreless innings as the River Sharks with hits by Luke Notine, Scott Mayer, Cenzo Montoni, Tommy Goodwin, Matteo Zeppieri and Josh Henderson kept chipping away at the Ducks lead. Brilliant defensive plays by Matteo Zeppieri at third, Scott Mayer at first, Cenzo Montoni at SS josh Henderson at second and Luke Notine behind the plate helped the pitchers get out of jams. Although Brendan Cooper, Rayon Khan and Tyler Smith play full time for the Tigers, they united with the Sharks and played great baseball at the plate and in the field.
