On Sunday June 5 the 10u Red Sharks squared off against NBNM Rebels in the semifinals of the HotStove Spring Training division. Ethan Goldberg, Mike Manfredi and Brandon McCollin set the table for Bobby Symanski’s two-run double. Michael O’Grady and Jonathan Squicciarino had deep hits to right field. Sebastian Velasquez and Mike Michael Merolla anchored the infield while Angelo Malandruccolo and Alan Sikora held down the fort in the outfield. The Sharks took a 2-0 lead into the bottom of the fifth when Manfredi made a huge throw from center to toss out a runner at third. With two men on in the bottom of the sixth and Symanski still on the mound, Merolla made a big play on a fly ball to deep short. Symanski struck out the last two batters to toss a complete game. What a great day for the Sharks. Next stop, the Championship. Good luck 10u Red Sharks.
Merillon Emilio Susa Architect Royals vs. AHHL Astros
The Emilio Susa Architect Royals took the Field vs The AHHL Astros Saturday June 4. Michael Manfredi hurled two scoreless while registering three RBI. His younger brother Joseph pitched two innings and hit a big triple as did Isaiah Alex. Bryan Ho, Tommy Tuzzulo and Danny Sussa and Charlie Newburgh all scored runs. Bobby and Anthony Symanski had three hits a piece. Cameron Conroy pitched in the sixth and reached base twice. It was a successful day for the Emilio Sussa Architect Royals if the Merillon Athletic Association.
Olde Trading Post/Park Chapels Athletics vs. Albertson Herricks Little League Marlins
The Athletics played a hard-fought game against the Marlins on a beautiful Monday evening at Merillon Field. The Athletics were edged out 8-7 when the Marlins, sparked by a rally in the 6th inning, scored six unanswered runs. The Athletics rallied, too and fought back with homers by Jesse Tricario and Sebastian Velasquez. Randolph Edel walked and then stole home. Young Brian O’Connor added another RBI but the A’s fell short. The Athletics, after this close loss, look forward to a rematch with the Marlins this coming Wednesday.
Olde Trading Post/Park Chapels Athletics vs. Albertson Herricks Little League Marlins
What a difference a day makes. The Athletics played superbly and evened up their series against the Marlins on Wednesday at Caemmerer Field. The Athletics offense erupted with numerous extra base hits and the final score was 10-5. Brandon McCollin and Isaiah Martinez pitched splendidly with few walks and lots of strikes. Connor Griffith and Aedan Cotter made very nice plays in the field helping to keep the bases clear. Devan Shah and Michael Gagliardi showed improvement at the plate and provided key at bats. Sanay Shah and Ethan Vo also contributed, advancing baserunners by providing hard hit balls when needed. The Athletics really wanted this game after losing a squeaker to the Marlins two days ago at Merillon Field. Tonight the tables were turned and the Athletics looked and played like the team they like to be.
