On a glorious sunny day at Nuzzi, the NHPLL Girls Juniors swept a doubleheader against a talented Garden City South Squad, which sported two very good pitchers.
The NHP ladies were led by the stalwart pitching of winning pitcher Lisa Pellegrino who surrendered just two hits in four innings of work – netting nine K’s in the 3-1 victory.
Jillian Sakowich came on in relief and finished with six K’s while allowing just one hit for the save. Sakowich and Pellegrino (who usually team up to form a textbook double play combo at shortstop and second base), proved their worth in the circle for the deep NHP pitching staff.
Geena Fornataro was the hitting star with a scorching line drive missile over the left field fence for a two-run homerun. The offense was also paced by the timely hitting of Kim Spagnuolo (1-2, double), Danielle Dziomba (1-1), Kristen Hickey (1-2), and Sakowich and Pellegrino who both contributed (1-2) performances and ran the bases with reckless abandon.
Mary-Kate O’Boyle was her usual solid self behind the plate keeping the GCS runners at bay. Sabrina Santoruvo played gold glove defense at 2B and SS with four assists, while Caitlyn Booth and Jamie Rodgers both had quality at bats against the sometimes dominating GCS pitchers.
The NHP offense exploded for 10 hits in game two to secure an 8-0 victory as Kristen Hickey (2IP/2K’s/1 hit) and her counterpart Geena Fornataro (5IP/10K’s/1H) both threw high heat while mixing a variety of pitches.
Sabrina Spiridigliozzi, Paola Quitada, and Jalissa Sanchez were each 1-2 with two RBIs.
Elizabeth Limonta received game ball honors with her sterling defensive performance and a solid two-out double for two RBIs. Mary Sakowich -Kate O’Boyle, Kristen Hickey, Danielle Dziomba, were 1-2 with an RBI. Marissa Palazzo played a nice right field making two defensive gems and Jillian Filippi anchored the infield at 3B. Jillian (2-3, 3 SB) and Lisa Pellegrino (2-3, 2 RBIs) set the table at the top of the order with both scoring on Kim Spagnuolo’s triple in the first.
Girls Majors:
GIANT INDUSTRIAL- 12.
KRUG INSURANCE- 7
Giant Industrial got their first win against a very talented Krug Insurance squad.
Ann Grimshaw went 3-4 while putting on a clinic throwing out seven base runners.
Dani Giordano pitched a complete game, striking out seven and going 2-4 at the plate. Emma Nidermaier was on base five times and scored three times.
Michaela Ernest pounded out two doubles and was 2-4 on the day. J
ulia and Mariyana played solid defense and each crossed home plate to seal the victory.
Special thanks to Maggie Donnelly who filled in for both teams and had quite a game. She picked up three hits which included a three-run triple.
Her glove work was fantastic as she made a running catch in right field to stop a Krug rally.
William Gross Construction – 9
Giant Industrial – 7
In a terrific back and forth game at Averill Park, William Gross Construction took a 9-7 win over Giant Industrial. This game had everything you want in a game, excellent pitching, great defensive plays and good offense, on both sides.
Nicole Kuzler had the big hit for William Gross with a solid three-run triple to right center to put her team up in the sixth inning but Giant came right back with three runs, the go ahead run scoring on a long sacrifice fly by Ann Grimshaw.
Jenny Hickey had just tied the game on a two-run double. Kayla Fitzpatrick made a terrific running catch in right center then fired to first base to complete the double play but Giant had taken the lead.
William Gross came right back in the seventh on hits by Maggie Donnelly, Simone Raso, Melissa Ward, Sophia Jacoby and Nicole Kuzler for the winning runs.
Maggie Donnelly pitched three terrific innings for William Gross striking out three batters and Melissa Ward came in to pitch the last four innings striking out 10 with a blazing fastball and impressive screw ball. Melissa also had three hits to pace the offense.
Michaela Ernst pitched a solid game for Giant Industrial. Simone Raso had three hits in the game and made two nice plays catching including a pickoff at third.
Dani Giordano had a hit, a walk and played solid at first base for Giant. Emma Nidermaier had a strong game at short. Maddie Alamandy scored a run and made a nice play at 3rd base. Kasey Borduas had a perfectly placed bunt single and scored a run. Zeel Patel was on base 3 times for William Gross.
Girls Minors:
Bical Chevy – 9
Super Move – 8
Bical Chevy jumped in front to an early 5-0 lead, but Super Moves fought back.
The game ended with Super Moves having the bases loaded.
Felissa Bronzino and Lauren Murphy provided strong pitching.
Bical Chevy was led by the multiple hit performances of Irene Krische, Felissa Bronzino and Kelly Mokowski.
Super Moves hitting was led by Katherine Chwe, Lauren Murphy and Caterina Teta.
