5/18
Mudcats over Knights
Mud Cats
Sal Gioia (73)
Nick Ventre (41)
Knights
Eric Scanlon....NEED KNIGHTS PITCH COUNTS
Mud Cats rally to come from behind and beat the Knights. The Mud Cats offense was led by Frankie Lord who had a triple on the day and 3 RBI's. Other notables were Brian Deem, Sal Gioia, Nick Ventre, Ayden Quinn, Patrick Boyle and Tyler Class who all hit onto base. Giovanni Hirneisen, Luke Vasel, Kenny Hart and Nick Mencor played a pivotal roll in the Mud Cats' win with strong outfield support. Hats off to the Knights' Nick Rosa who had a triple and a single that produced three RBI's and M. Anselmo who had a single and an RBI.
Hotrods over Seadogs
Hotrod pitching
Reece Miller 65
Seadog pitching
Michael Mezza 44
Anthony Mezza 74
Devanty Hryc 5
Hotrods had great offensive hitting by Matt Scannicchio, Reece Miller, Nick Marcketta (1RBI), Jayson Paino (4 RBI), Vinny Ostrander (1RBI) and Mike Caputo (1RBI). Great defensive catches by Nick Valenzano and Matt Scannicchio. Great pitching from Reece Miller for the Hotrods with 6 strikeouts. Seadogs had great pitching starting with Michael Mezza, then Anthony Mezza and closed out with Devanty Hryc with his 1st appearance in pitching and did an excellent job.
Blue Claws over Rockhounds
Blueclaws:
Maisano-68 (65)
Deluca-54
Madison-23
Rockhounds:
Lenzo-79 (75)
O'Donnell-64
John Akel-40
Claws and Hounds meet again hoping to get this one in as the clouds were hovering. Claws jump out to a quick lead, and starting pitcher Frank Maisano held the Hounds at bay over the first 3 innings striking out 7 batters, but there was still more bite in these Hounds, as they started to let the dogs out by generating 10 runs over the last 3 innings. Claws bats got real hot though, led by Vinny "Boom Batz" Cresho 4-5 (3B, 2B), Paul "Jersey Shore" Deluca 3-4 (ITP HR, 2B), Maisano 2-3 (2B) 2BB, Robert "Rocket" Madison 2-4 (3B), Karin "Showtime" Ojeda 2-3, Jake "the Snake" Tomasi 2-3 (3B), and Nino Scala 2-4. Hounds offense led by Joe Akel 3-3, Eric Marks 1-2, 2BB, and Nick Lenzo 1-3 (2B) BB, with hits from John Akel and Matt McDonough. Hounds Pitch Lenzo, Liam O'Donnell, and John Akel who put up a great combined effort! Deluca provides middle relief for the Claws and the Rocket comes in to close it out. Hats off to the Hounds for hanging tough and battling to the end. Great job and sportsmanship by both teams!
Riversharks over Iron Pigs 12-10
Riversharks
Tyler Hmielewski 20
Anthony Biondi 44
Robert Huegel 75
Iron Pigs Pitchers
Jake Marini 75(79)
Joseph Carberry 40
Nick Kistner 28
The Rivercats scratched out a tuff win against the Iron Pigs Saturday, leaving every ounce of effort of the field. It was the best of Baseball on Field 2 Saturday all the emotion, sweat and plain old guts you could want in a game. The Cats leaped out to a early lead, but the Iron Pigs fought back with 1 in the 2nd and 4 in the 3rd, making it 5-2. The Rivercats answered back with
3 in the top of the 5th to tie it at 5. But the Iron Pigs weren't done adding 5 more runs in the their half of the inning putting the Iron pigs up 10-5. Now with their backs against the wall (never corner a CAT) the Rivercats clawed their way to a hard fought 12-10 victory over the Iron Pigs.
5/17
Sandgnats buzz by Mudcats 12-11
Sandgnats:
Aidan Gallipoli 73
Jack Cordiano 70
Manuael Sosa 16
Mudcats:
Brian Deem 62
Nick Ventre 20
Sal Gioia 20
Ayden Quinn 29
In what proved to be the most exciting and hard fought victory for the Gnats this year, this come from behind victory will be remembered by all. The Mudcats strike first, scoring 2 in the 1st inning and holding the Gnats to only 1 run after the end of 2 innings with great pitching by the cats Brian Deem. The Cats runaway in the 3rd with 5 runs, to make it 7-1. The Gnats offense pulled it together and realized the only way out was pure power hitting, starting with strong triples by Aidan Gallipoli and Gabe Rispoli, who helped to qucikly close the gap to 7-6 going into the 4th. Alec Helminger kept the power going with a triple of his own in the 4th, causing the Gnats for the first time to overtake the Cats, 9-7. Key hits by the Gnats Vincent Ambrosino, Juan Gomez and Mike Cordiano kept the lead growing, while the Cats answered with runs of their own. Gnats pitcher,Jack Cordiano, was under heavy pressure to keep the lead over the Cats going into the 6th and did so, with authority. Manny Sosa stepped in to close the 6th for another clutch performance. Most exciting play of game in the 6th inning with 2 outs and the Cats mounting a comeback, when a line drive was hit to Alec Helminger at 2nd base. The Cats made an aggressive run for home plate on the shot to 2nd and to tie the game, however, Alec "the heat" Helminger had a different idea and sizzled the ball to catcher Gabe Rispoli who layed down the tag to end the inning and win the game at home plate!
Defensively, Sean Arkins took command of his short stop position and made several key outs for the Gnats including a double play by catching a fly ball in the grass and stepping on 2nd to get the second out! A truly exciting game to watch as both teams gave it their all and a job well done by both.
5/15
Rockhound nip past Sea Dogs 3-1
Rockhounds
E. Marks 64
L. O'Donnell 35
Sea Dogs
J. Schnur 71
K. Healy 27
The Rockhounds edged the Sea Dogs 3 to 1 in a game dominated by pitching and defense. Rockhounds starter Eric Marks allowed just 1 run over 4 1/3 innings and struck out 5. The Sea Dogs Jason Schnur was just as impressive striking out 10 in 3 2/3 innings. The Hounds scored all of the runs in the 2nd getting an RBI single from Brian McDonough and a 2 run single from Joe Akel. Both teams played spectacular defense: Marks made a diving catch on a Kyle Healy liner to end the third; Sea Dogs SS Mike Mezza saved a run by fielding a short hop that was absolutely blistered and throwing to first for the out; Hounds 1B John Akel scooped out several throws in the dirt for big outs. Liam O'Donnell pitched into and out of a bases loaded jam in the 6th to secure the win.
River Cats over Mudcats
River Cats
Robert Huegel 18
Tyler Hmielewski 59
Mike Biondi 78
Anthony Biondi 4
Hot Rods
Nick Marcketta 78
Jayson Paino 17
Matt Scannicchio 63
Mike Caputo 17
Jeremy Barrow 13
The Hot Rods put the pedal to the metal scoring 5 runs in the first 2 innings. But they could not keep the Rivercats down. The big Cats scored 5 in the 3rd to tie it up, and then opened up their lead scoring 16 runs on 7 hits while the Hot Rods had 6 runs on 6 hits. Mike Biondi turned in a great pitching performance striking out 8 over 3 and 2/3 innings. Anthony Biondi, Tyler Hmeilewski and Robert Huegel contributed to the pitching effort. RBI's Mike B. (1) Anthony B. (2) Ty H. (2) Robert H. (6) Max S. (1) Chris M. (1) Connor Y. (1)
5/14
Iron pigs 15 Knights 7
Iron pigs
Marini 39
Gullick 50
Kistner 28
Cariberry 28
Knights
Mills 65
Anselmo 63
Rosa22
I would like to congratulate both teams on a great effort !! Let's talk about offense !! Knights put together some nice at bats from Mills, Tamaro, Anselma, and Rosa. The Iron Pigs bats were on fire with 2 solo home runs from Tucker and Cariberry and a grand slam from Nick Kistner.. The Iron Pigs were all over the basses Gullick, O'brien, Schaffer, Siminski and Baxter and lets not forget the sensational job from big Coby Obrien behind the plate, Anchoring the defense and throwing out 3 base runners..
Blue Claws claw by Sandgnats 9-7
Blueclaws:
Maisano- 69 (65)
Madison- 59
Sandgnats:
Helminger- 78
Mike Cordiano- 63
HOME RUN - Robert Madison
Claws and Nats meet once again and most certainly do not disappoint. In a tight game over the first 3 innings, it was a pitcher's duel between the claws Frankie Maisano and the Nats Alec Helminger, with the score 3-2 claws. However, the Nats capitalize on some key walks and heads up base running to jump ahead 7-3 at the end of the 4th inning. Claws "claw" back with 2 runs in the 5th making it 7-5, and after a defensive hold, we enter the top of the 6th. With 2 outs and runners on 1st and 2nd, the claws get to the top of the order when Pauly "Jersey Shore" Deluca delivers a scorching line drive (3B) bringing in the tying runs! With that Robert "rocket" Madison comes up and drills a towering shot right over the fence in straight away center on field 3 for a legitimate Home Run, putting the claws ahead 9-7! And as if that wasn't enough, the rocket comes onto the mound in the bottom of the 6th to close out the amazing save! Claws were led by Madison 3-4 (HR), Deluca 2-4 (3B), with hits by Cresho, Maisano, Scala, and a bullet line drive by Karin "Showtime" Ojeda that scored a run! Nats led by Jack Cordiano 3-4 (2B), with hits by Gomez, Mike Cordiano, Gallipoli, and Helminger. This truly was one exciting, well played game by both teams!
Blue Claws over Mudcats
Blueclaws:
Deluca- 78 (75)
Scala- 66 (65)
Mudcats:
Deem- 67
Gioia- 27
Hart- 26
Mencor- 14
Class- 32
Quinn- 19
The claws and cats meet once again on Gibbons field on a gorgeous day for baseball. Claws go on the offensive first putting up runs, but the cats claw through it every step of the way. The cats were led by Brian Deem 2-3, Sal Gioia 2-3 (3B), Patrick Boyle 2-2, and hits from Tyler Class, Kenny Hart, and Ayden Quinn. Claws led by Paul Deluca 4-5 (2B), Robert Madison 2-4 (ITP HR), Frank Maisano 2-2, 3BB, Vinny Cresho 2-3 (2B), Nate "Mailman" Norman 2-3 (3B, 2B), and Karin "Showtime" Ojeda, who blasted a bullet shot that led to an ITP HR! Jake Tomasi, Sean Steuber, Christian Norman, and Alex Valenti all score runs as well! Cats get great starting pitching from Deem and the Claws get a combined effort from starter Deluca 7 k's and Scala, who closed it out. Biggest highlight of this game was the courage and character that the Mudcats displayed by hanging in tough to the end, and the sportsmanship of both teams who celebrated together after the game, under the lights, all with smiles on their faces. Hats off to both teams, coaches, and parents!
5/8
Hotrods throttle past Rockhounds 7-4
Hotrods pitching
Miller 48
Caputo 51 (50)
Paino 32
Rockhounds pitching
Raimann 15
Lenzo 85
Offensively the Hotrods had a homerun hit by Nick Marcketta and key hits by Matt Scannicchio, Anthony Ribiero, Vinny Ostrander and Reece Miller. Reece Miller did a great starting job of pitching and Mike Caputo and Jayson Paino did a great job finishing out the game for the Hotrods. The Rockhounds got strong pitching from Nick Lenzo and Colin Raimann. The pitchers were helped by solid defense throughout the game. Bryan Ruch made an outstanding catch in left field robbing Reece Miller of extra bases leading off the bottom of the 5th. Offensively the Rockhounds were led by John Akel who had a long double, Liam O'Donnell (2 runs scored) and Matt McDonough (double & 2 RBI's).
The Iron Pig bats were on fire early with 5 in the first clutch hitting from Gullick, Obrien, Kistner, Tucker, Marini, Siminski, Joey Cariberry went 2 for 2 and big Brian Baxter with a big hit late and a great play out in center field. The key to the game came from great pitching from Nick Kistner who went 4 and Gullick who came in to close out the game with 4 strike outs in 2 innings.. I would like to congratulate the sand Gnats who battled back and kept fighting the game was allot closer then the score shows. Both teams played very good defense and were fundamentally sound.
April 7
Mud Cats swim past the Sea Dogs 8-7
Mud Cats
Nick Ventre 87 (85)
Sal Gioia 31
Sea Dogs
A. Mezza. 77 (75)
K. Healy 27
During their second meeting of the season we found ourselves at the edge of our seats once more. With the score tied at 7 heading into the sixth inning, the Mud Cats Sal Gioia hit a walk off single scoring Frankie Lord. The Mud Cats offense was sparked by Giovanni Hirneisen's triple in the 1st followed by hot bats from Sal Gioia (2 for 3), Brian Deem (1 for 3), Nick Ventre (2 for 3 with 3 RBI's), Ayden Quinn (1 for 3) and Frankie Lord (1 for 3). The Sea Dogs fought hard with solid performances from their catcher and their pitchers, Anthony Mezza and Kyke Healy. The Sea Dogs' offense was led by the Mezza boys (Mike and Anthony) and Kyle Healy.
River Cats claw past Knights, 9-3
Rivercats
Max Snowden 27
Anthony Biondi 12
Robert Huegel 72
Knights
Thomas Ludolph 19
Nicholas Rosa 58
Evan Mills 50
The Knights grabbed the early lead, 3-0. Eric Scanlon started the rally for Knights with a single. A stolen base then moved Eric from second to third. Evan Mills doubled, plating Eric. The Knights then tacked on more runs when Nick Rosa and Evan Mills scored on a two-run double by Thomas Ludolph. The Rivercats answered back in their half of the inning with a couple walks with a Anthony Biondi single mixed in and a Max Snowden Blast for a bases clearing triple. Max would later score on heads up base running taking home on a passed ball. That was all the run support Robert Huegel would need, but the Rivercats added a couple more in the 3rd and 2 more in the 5th to round out the scoring. Robert Huegel threw 13 k's in relief
5/4
Sandgnats outslug Hot Rods 16-12 in extra innings
Sandgnats:
Alec Helminger 84
Mike Cordiano 68 (65)
Hotrods:
Nick M 64
Jayson P 23
Reece M 53 (50)
Mat S 52 (50)
Mike C (11)
Sandgnats' bats were buzzing, quickly running up to a 5-0 lead only to have it erased by monster "in the park homers" by Reece M., Mat S., and Nick M of the Hotrods in the 3rd inning. Once again, Alec "the heat" Helminger delivers, dealing out 9 k'sand and keeping the #1 ranked Hotrods to a 5-5 tie after 4 innings. Mike Cordiano relieved "the heat" with a stellar performance and it was 10-10 after 6 innings with a double by Juan Gomez and rbi's by Jack Cordiano, Alec Helmlinger and Aidan Gallipoli.. Play continued into extra innings and key rbi's by Avery Munley and Ryan Dever helped propell the Sandgnats to victory. Ryan Dever and Ryan Marino both answered when called up to play in AAA, with impressive performances. Defensively, the Sandgnats were flying all around.. Aidan Gallipoli in his first time at ss, made a breathtaking diving catch with bases loaded to save a run and Alec Helminger prevented another possible "in the park homer" with a nice catch deep in Centerfield. Outstanding catcher performance by Jack Cordiano.
Iron Pigs 10 Mudcats 2
Iron Pigs
Marini 71
Carberry 42
Mudcats
Deem 68
Ventre 39
Congratulations to both teams on a well played game. Brian Deem pitched a nice game for the Mudcats and Mudcats offense came from a nice double from Sal Gioa. The iron pigs got great pitching from Jake Marini who went 4 with 6 strike outs.. Joey Carberry came in to close it out with with 2 shut out innings and 3 strikeouts.. The Iron Pigs bats came alive by a complete team effort huge game from Nick Kistner who went 3 for 3 with a triple and 4 RBIs and the big man Justin Tucker who also went 3 for 3 with 2 doubles and 2 RBIs. Gullick, O'Brien, Carberry also with clutch hitting. It was a great game by both teams proud of everyone
Rivercats over Rockhounds
RIvercats
Anthony Biondi 27
Michael Biondi 70
Rockhounds
Eric Marks 79
Liam O'Donnell 45
Joe Akel 25
Brian McDonough 22
Anthony Biondi came up big at the dish and on the hill, leading the Rivercats to a win over the Rockhounds. He had 3 extra base hits for the Rivercats, a Homerun in the 3rd inning and doubles in the 1st and 4th innings. The Rivercats Robert, Anthony, Tyler and Maxwell helped combined for six hits and nine RBIs. Dylan Reed and Chris Maciver contributed rbi's, Connor Yoskowitz (2) and Nick Carbonetto (1) with runs scored. The Biondi brothers combined on pitching this gem. The Rockhounds got a 2 run double from John Akel and RBI's from Bryan Ruch and Colin Raimann.
Sea Dogs chomp on Knights 11-6
Sea Dogs
M.Mezza 73
K. Healy 50
Knights
T. Ludolph 39
E. Mills 38
E. Scanlon 39
The Sea Dogs scored most of their runs early. Alejandro Santiago's (1-3,R, RBI) key RBI single, along with good at bats by Matt Hirtes and Davontay Hryc (each with a walk and a run scored) led to a 5 run rally in the 2nd. Also hitting for the Sea Dogs were Kyle Healy (3-3,BB,3R,2RBI,2SB), Mike Mezza (3-3,BB,R,2RBI,3SB) and Joe Payne (2-3). In an unlikely twist, Matt "Big Dog" Saglembieni (2-2,3B,R,2RBI) legs out his second triple in 2 consecutive at bats causing the Sea Dog's front office to question whether or not he should be batting lead-off. E. Mills led the Knights going 2 for 2 with 2 runs scored. N. Rosa contributed with a double and Z. Tamaro, T. Ludolph and J. Schnur each singled. M. Mezza went 4 innings for the win and K. Healy closed it out for the Sea Dogs.
5/3
Blue Claws edge Seadogs 10-7
Blueclaws:
Maisano- 75
Deluca- 36
Seadogs:
Schnur- 88 (85)
M. Mezza- 16
Healy- 21
Pane- 5
In a rematch from their season opener, the Blueclaws squared off with the Seadogs once again on Gibbons Field. First 2 innings were a pitchers duel between the Claws Frankie Maisano and the Dogs Jason Schnur holding both teams scoreless, but the Dogs get 2 runs in the top of the 3rd, off hits by A. Mezza 3-3, Kyle Healy 3-3, Jason Schnur 2-3 (2B), and M. Mezza 3-3. Claws answer right back scoring 5 runs of their own. The Dogs then take the lead back in the top of the 5th scoring 5 runs, but in the bottom of the 5th, the Claws load the bases with Robert Madison and Frankie Maisano coming up and after Madison gets a hard hit single, Maisano delivers a bullet to the right centerfield fence for a base clearing triple. Claws led offensively by Cresho 2-3 (2B), Madison 2-3 (2B), Maisano 1-1, BB, HBP (3B) and Deluca 1-3. Schnur delivers an excellent performance on the mound for the Dogs, combining with M. Mezza, Healy, and Pane. Maisano goes 4 innings with 9 K's and Deluca comes in for the save delivering 3 K's to close it out. Well played, competitive game by both teams.
5/1/13
Hotrods over Mudcats 16-9
Hotrods
Valenzano 16
Barrow 10
Marcketta 44
Miller 45
Matt Scannicchio 34
Mudcats
Deem 51 (50)
Ventre 53 (50)
Gioa 48
Quinn 29
Offensively the Hotrods had key singles by Jayson Paino, Nick Marcketta, Reece Miller, Nick Valenzano, Mike Scannicchio and Mike Caputo. A good defensive game was played by the entire team. Goia and Ventre had RBI’s for the Mudcats.
Rivercats over Sandgnats 10-0
Rivercats
R Huegel 73
T Hmielewski 21
SandGnats
A Gallipolli 64
M Sosa 26
4/30
Knights over Rockhounds 11-4
T Ludolph 40
E Mills 54
Rockhounds
N Leinzo 85
C Raimamer 29
The Rockhounds came out strong with great pitching from N Lenzo. They held the top of the Knights line up to just two runs. The Rockhounds came out swinging against T Ludolph with the team defense holding them to two runs. Then in the top of the second inning the Knights bats came alive and took a 7-2 lead. E Mills came in and pitched 4 1/2 innings to contain the Rockhounds for two runs. Play of the game was M Anselmo taking a line drive at third to the chest. Picks the ball up and fires it to Z Tamaro at first to make an amazing out.
Blue Claws claw past Iron Pigs 13-10
Blueclaws:
Maisano- 53 (50)
Madison- 63
Deluca- 24
Ironpigs:
Kistner- 72
Gulick- 72
In their first meeting of the season, the Claws and Pigs play an exciting game from start to finish. Claws strike first with 2 runs in the first inning, only to be answered right back by 2 runs from the Pigs. Claws tack on another 2 in the 3rd and then break it open in the top of the 4th with a 5 run inning, but again in response, the Pigs strike back with 5 runs of their own keeping the game close. Pigs tie it up in the bottom of the 5th setting the stage for nail biter of an ending. With 2 outs in the top of the 6th, Sean "too tall" Steuber draws a walk, getting to the top of the order for the Claws. Paul "Jersey Shore" Deluca draws another walk, and Robert Madison delivers a hard hit double bringing in the go ahead run. With runners still on base, Frankie Maisano delivers a hard line drive, scoring another 2 runs to give the Claws some breathing room. Robert "rocket" Madison finishes the game for the save, but not without a little help from his catcher Nino Scala who throws out 2 runners stealing 2nd base! Claws starting pitcher Maisano goes 3 innings striking out 6. Pigs get solid pitching from Kistner and Gulick. Claws offensive leaders were Madison 4-4, Maisano 2-2, 2BB, and Cresho 2-4. Pigs led by Justin Tucker 2-3, Jake Marini 2-2, BB, and Joe Carberry 2-2. Well played competitive game by both teams!
4/27
Sea Dogs out duel Iron Pigs 2-1
Sea Dogs
M. Mezza 78 (75)
K. Healy 27
Iron Pigs
J. Marini 77 (75)
N. Kistner 4
An incredible pitching performance on both sides. Jake Marini went 5 1/3 innings for the Iron Pigs giving up just 2 runs on 3 hits and striking out 10. For the Sea Dogs, Mike Mezza gives up 1 run on 4 hits over 4 innings, striking out 11. Kyle Healy closed it out with 5 k's and no hits over the last 2 innings. Each team scored their first run by stealing home - the Iron Pigs by Justin Tucker (1-1, BB, 2 SB, R), the Sea Dogs by Anthony Mezza (BB, 3 SB, R). The Sea Dogs took the lead in the 5th on a solo home run by Mike Mezza (2-2, 1B, HR, 2 SB, R). Also hitting for the Sea Dogs were "Big Dog" Saglembieni and Victoria Wiley. The Iron Pigs hits came from Nick Kistner, Jake Marini, and Chris Gulick. Nice outfiled defense by Alejandro Santiago and Davontay Hryc helped keep the Iron Pigs from advancing on the bases. Great game and great effort by both teams.
Sandgnats 15-4 over Knights
Sandgnats:
Alec Helminger 77
Aidan Gallipoli 13
Manuel Sosa 19
Knights:
Evan mills 55
Z. Tamaro 85
J. Mike 22
C Farrell 26
Sandgnats pitching was on fire led by Alec "the heat" Helminger, striking out 12 over 4 innings and allowing only 2 hits. Aidan Gallipoli and debut pitcher "Manny" Sosa pitched fantastic and closed out the last 2innings with a no hitter and 3 strikeouts each. Sandgnats bats on fire as well, with doubles from Juan Gomez and Jack Cordiano. Catcher Gabe Rispoli makes the throw to 3RD on a steal and mike Cordiano lays down the tag to finish the 4th inning. The Knights had a monster hit from Nick Rosa to center which cleared the bases and resulted in an "in the park" homer..
River Cats 10 Mudcats 0
Rivercats
Tyler Hmielewski 59
Mudcats
Brian Deem 65 (69)
Sal Joia 20
Saturday was a day Tyler Hmielewski will remember forever as he threw a no-hitter in the River Cats' 10-0 victory over the Mud Cats. Tyler struck out 10 batters and walked one while recording the win. Eight runs in the first 3 innings gave Tyler all the support he needed. Max Snowden racked up three RBIs on two hits including a base clearing triple for the River Cats. Robert Huegel caught this gem of a game and contributed with solid a offensive effort including a double with an RBI.
Blue Claws over Hot Rods 18-8
Blueclaws:
Maisano- 51 (50)
Madison- 53 (50)
Deluca- 26
HotRods:
Scanniccho- 49
Paino- 82 (75)
Miller- 39
Barrow- 17
The claws come out swinging scoring 4 runs in the 1st off of a Nino Scala bases loaded triple to set the tone. Maisano starts on the mound and gives the Claws 3 strong innings striking out 6 batters. Strong middle relief for the Claws by "Rocket" Robert Madison, but the HotRods keep battling behind the offense of Marketta, Scanniccho, and Ostrander. HotRods get a good combined pitching effort from Scanniccho, Paino, Miller, and Barrow, but the Claws bats were screaming behind the offense of Deluca 2-2, 2BB (3B, 1B), Madison 2-2, 2BB (2B, 2B), Scala 1-2, 2BB (3B), Maisano 1-2, BB, (2B), and Nate "the mailman" Norman, who "delivered" 2 hard hit line drives, 2-3, BB. Pauly "Jersey Shore" Deluca takes the mound to close out the save. Claws stay hot for their 6th consecutive win. Good job by both teams.
4/26
Rockhounds over Sand Gnats 12 - 5
Rockhounds
E. Marks 88 (85)
B. McDonough 21
Sand Gnats
A. Helminger 23 (20)
A. Galipoli 20
M. Cordiano 73
J. Cordiano 40
Eric Marks pitched 5 2/3 outstanding innings allowing just 3 runs while striking out 11 to lead the Rockhounds to a 12 to 5 victory over the Sand Gnats. The 'Hounds offense was powered by Marks (2-3 double, home run, 4 RBI's and 3 runs scored) and Danny Schieder (3-3 double, grand slam 6 RBI's and 3 runs scored). The Sand Gnats were led by Jack Cordiano (2-3), Juan Gomez (2-3), David Saxon (2-3) and Alec Hemlinger (1-3, 2 RBI's)
Hotrods 15 vs Knights 5
Hotrods pitching
Nick Marcketta 57
Nick Valenzano 21 (20)
Reece Miller 23 (20)
Knights Pitching
M Anselmo 55
E Scanlon 55
T Ludolph 38
Nick Rosa 34
Offensively the Hotrods had key singles by Reece Miller, Nick Marcketta, Matt Scannicchio, Vinny Ostrander, Mike Caputo and Aiden Sicknick. Great pitching by Nick Marcketta, Nick Valenzano and Reece Miller. This was Valenzano’s 1st time on the mound and he did a great job. Reece Miller ended the game with a great defensive catch. Tommy Ludoph for the Knights did a great job relief pitching.
4/24
Blue Claws over Knights 13-4
Blueclaws:
Maisano- 53 (50)
Madison- 52 (50)
Knights:
Mills- 52 (50)
Tamaro- 49
Scanlon- 19
Mika- 8
Claws and Knights meet for the 1st time in a much anticipated matchup. Knights strike first with 2 runs in the 1st off a hit by Tamaro 2-3 (2 singles) and heads up base running from Scanlon. Claws starting pitcher Frank Maisano settles down and goes 3 1/2 innings allowing only 2 hits with 7 K's and then the Claws offense erupts behind Robert Madison 3-3 (1B, 2B, 3B), Maisano 2-3 (1B, 3B), Vinny Cresho 2-3 (1B, 2B), Paul Deluca 1-2, BB (2B), and Karin "Showtime" Ojeda 1-1, 2BB getting her first hit of the season! Claws then bring in the rocket, Madison, to close out the game allowing only 2 hits with 6K's. Claws get solid defense with a combined effort at catcher from Alex Valenti and Nino Scala. Knights pitch Mills, Tamaro, Scanlon , and Mika who hang tough and put out a good combined effort. Well played game by both teams!
River Cats 7-1 over Sea Dogs
Rivercats
Robert Huegel 73
Anthony Biondi 30
Seadogs
Jason Schnur 74
Kyle Healy 58
A solo home run by Tyler Hmielewski in the first inning and a passed ball during the second inning helped the River Cats put some runs on the board early.Tyler had two extra-base hits for the River Cats. Robert Huegel held Sea Dogs hitless over four innings, allowed no runs, walked five and struck out nine. Anthony Biondi closed the game out in relief. The River Cats were sparked by Robert and Tyler, who teamed up for five hits and two RBIs. The Seadogs came through to break up the shutout with a rally.
4/23/2013
Rockhounds hold off Mudcats 11 - 10
Rockhounds
L. O'Donnell 75
N. Lenzo 54
Mudcats
A. Quinn 59
P. Boyle 70
T. Class 19
Eric Marks' (3-4, 2 runs,2 RBI) walk-off single in the bottom of the 6th gave the Rockhounds a hard fought win after the Mudcats rallied for 4 runs in the top of the inning to tie the game at 10.Brian McDonough (1-1, 2 runs), Danny Schieder (1-1, 2 runs, RBI), John Akel (1-2, 2 RBI) and Matt McDonough (2-3, run, RBI) led the Hounds offensively. Brian Deem sparked the Mudcats going 3-4 with 2 runs and 4 RBI's. Sal Gioa (2-4, 2 RBI) and Pat Boyle (2-3, 2 runs) also had strong games for the Mudcats.
Hotrods motor past Ironpigs 9-5
Hotrods
Nick Marcketta 48
Matt Scannicchio 15
Jayson Paino 42
Reece Miller 13
Ironpigs
Kistner 67
Obrien 40
Carberry 16
Offensively Jayson Paino hit a double and Vinny Ostrander had a RBI triple for the Hotrods. Kistner had a double for the Ironpigs.
Defensively in the 5th inning with a runner on 1st and 2nd a ball was hit into shallow left field and Nick Marcketta made a diving catch only to have it pop out of his glove when he hit the ground. Nick had the heads up thinking to run and tag 3rd, 2nd and 1st base to make an unassisted triple play.
4/21
River Cats over Iron Pigs 15-5
Tyler Hmielewski 59
Michael Biondi 85
Iron Pigs
Jake Marini 54
Chris Gullick 75
Nick Kistner 23
Robert Huegel hit two Home runs a solo shot and a Grand Slam to carry the River Cats to a 15-5 win over Iron Pigs. Robert racked up seven RBIs on three hits. He homered in the first and fourth innings and singled in the fifth inning.The Cats won thanks to 12 hits, including five extra base hits. They scored five runs in the fourth on a solo home run by Robert Huegel, an RBI single by Matt Luty, a two-run triple by Nicholas Carbonetto, and an RBI single by Anthony Biondi. Mike Biondi got the win.
Knights out duel Mudcats 18-15
Knights
E Mills-49
E Scanlon-32
J Mika-41
Z Tamaro-50
T Ludolph
Mudcats
B. Deem 73
S. Gioa 53
Hotrods 7 –Seadogs 1
Hotrods Pitching
Jayson Paino 34
Reece Miller 33
Mike Caputo 15
Matt Scannichio 15
Seadogs
J. Schnur 30
J.P. Hulse 66
Payne 38
Hotrods pitching excelled with Jayson Paino, Reece Miller, Mike Caputo and Matt Scannicchio. Great Defensive plays by Vinny Ostrander at 1st and Jerry Barrow at 2nd. Great hitting by Reece Miller with an RBI double and single, Matt Scannicchio with a double, Jayson Paino with and RBI double and Mike Caputo with an RBI single. Thanks to 8 year old Ryan Marino for helping us out. Great Job.
Seadogs has a great pitching effort by J Schnur, J.P. Hulse and Joe Payne. Great defensive playing by 8 year olds Bobby Sabatino and Joey Schnur.
Blue Claws over Rockhounds 15-6
Blueclaws
Maisano-54 (50)
Deluca-31
Madison-37
Rockhounds
Marks-50
Ramann-57
Lenzo-33
The claws and hounds meet for the 9 am game feeling more like Fall Ball with the chill in the air, however things would definitely heat up. Hounds draw first blood with hits from Danny Scheider and John Akel, scoring Erik Marks (2 runs scored), but after a slow start as if they pulled all nighters, the claws bats came alive. Claws were led offensively by Frankie Maisano 1-1, 2 BB, with a bases loaded hard hit triple, Robert Madison 1-2, BB, with a hard hit double, and Alex Valenti, 2-2, BB, 2 doubles. Congrats to Sean "too tall" Steuber who gets his 1st hit for the Claws, and Nate and Christian Norman who combine for 5 runs scored! Hounds get a solid pitching effort from Marks, Colin Ramann, and Nick Lenzo, with an absolutely superb game at catcher from Danny Scheider (FYI: don't attempt to steal on him!). Maisano starts on the mound for the claws, 5 K's with solid middle relief from Paul Deluca, and then Robert "rocket" Madison comes in to close it out for the last 2 innings with 5 K's. Great job by both teams!
4/19
Sandgnats over Mudcats 5-1
Sandgnats
Alec Helminger 69
Mike Cordiano 37
Aidan Gallipoli 20
Mudcats
Nick Ventre 88<85>
Sal Gioa 23
Ayden Quinn 22
Excellent game between the Sand Gnats and the Mudcats with the Sand Gnats prevailing 5 - 1. Alec Helmlinger pitched 4 strong innings. He was supported by a bases clearing triple by Gabe Rispoli and a hard hit double from Vince Ambrosio. Defensively, the Sand Gnats completed a nice double play. Sand Gnats first baseman, Juan Gomez, snagged a hard hit grounder, stepped on the bag to get the first out and threw home where the catcher, Gabe Rispoli, put down a nice tag to nab the runner coming home. Michael Cordiano and Aidan Galipoli combined to close out the fifth and sixth innings respectively.
4/17
Iron Pigs squeak past Knights 12-9
Sea Dogs 8-2 over Rock Hounds
Sea Dogs
Schnur 54 (50)
Healy 68 (65)
Rock Hounds
Raimen 48
Marks 48
Lenzo 9
Jason Schnur and Kyle Healy combined for 13 k's over 6 innings to give the Sea Dogs a win over the Rock Hounds. The Sea Dogs offense was led by Mike Mezza (2-3, double, triple, 2 RBI, 2 runs, 3 SB), Schnur (2-2, 2 singles, 2 RBI, 2 runs, 2 SB), Matt "BIG DOG" Saglembieni (1-3, RBI, run, 2 SB) and P.J. Hulse (2-2, 2 singles). Matt Hirtes also had a great night at the plate. The Rock Hounds got production from B. McDonough and M. McDonough, each with a single and a run scored. The Rock Hounds big hit came in the 4th when Bryan Ruch tripled to right with two men on to tie the game at 2-2.
4/16
Blue Claws over Sandgnats
Blueclaws
Madison- 76 (75)
Sandgnats
Gallipoli- 45
Helminger- 50
Rispoli- 41
The Claws were back in action Tuesday night against the Nats after back to back games this past weekend leaving the Claws pitching very thin, however, when called upon in his starting pitching debut, Robert Madison steps up and throws a 5 inning complete game, 1 hit shut out, striking out 10 batters along the way. Aidan Gallipoli breaks up the no hitter with a nicely hit single in the fourth. Claws are led offensively by Madison 3-3 (2 doubles), Maisano 2-2, BB (3B, 2B), Tomasi 1-1, BB, and Valenti 1-1, BB. Claws also get some heads up base running by Karin Ojeda and Sean Steuber which also leads to runs. Nats hang in and play tough to the finish with pitching from Gallipoli, Helminger, and Rispoli. Great job by both teams!
River Cats 12-4 over Hot Rods
Michael Biondi 20
Tyler Hmielewski 33
Robert Huegel 67
Hot Rods
Jeremy Barrow 46
Matthew Scannicchio 44
Nicholas Marcketta 39
Jayson Paino 35
Hotrod highlights at the plate were two in the park home runs by Nick Marcketta, two doubles for Matt Scannicchio and a triple by Reese Miller. The Rivercats with a nice team effort at the plate and on the bases. Mike Biondi started with a solid inning on the mound, Ty Hmielewski pitched lights out in the 2nd and 3rd innings and Robert Huegel closed out the last 3 innings. A good game by all.
Claws and Cats meet for the 1st time and don't disappoint. Both teams went back and forth at each other. Cats lead offensively by Deem 1-1, 2 BB, Gioa 1-2, BB, and Quinn 2-3, 2 runs scored with solid pitching from Class, Deem, and Boyle. Claws starting pitcher Deluca throws his max in his pitching debut, with Cresho giving some middle relief also his debut. Claws lead offensively by Maisano 2-2, BB (triple) 2 RBI, Valenti 1-1, BB, Madison 1-2, BB, Tomasi 1-3 getting his 1st hit!, and Timmy Ryder with his first RBI! Niño "the bull" Scala debuts pitching coming in for the solid close. Claws win a close one, great job by both teams!
4/13
Iron Pigs and Rockhounds battle to a 4-4 tie
Iron Pigs
J. Marini 59
C. Gulick 11
J. Carberry 9
Rockhounds
E. Marks 59
C. Raimann 37
The Iron Pigs and Rockhounds finish 6 innings tied at 4 in an exciting, well played game. Both teams got excellent starting pitching with the Rockhounds Eric Marks and Iron Pigs Jake Marini both pitching 4 strong innings.The Iron Pigs scored 2 in the first on a booming 2 run double from Justin Tucker. In the top of the 4th with the score still 2-0, the Iron Pigs had runners on first and second with one out when Colin Raimann fielded a sharply hit ground ball, stepped on third and fired across the diamond for a double play to end the inning. In the bottom of the 4th the Rockhounds rally to score 4 runs to take a 4-2 lead. In the top of the 6th with one out and a runner on Nick Kistner hit a line drive into the gap in right center field and circled the bases to tie the game at 4.Both teams should be proud by how well they played.
Claws and Cats square off in a tight, sea saw battle. Cats get good offense from Hmielewski and Snowden. Claws answer back with same from Scala, Madison, and Maisano. Heads up base running by both teams leads to runs as starting pitchers Maisano and Reed battle it out, with strong defense behind them on both sides, especially Tomasi playing CF for the Claws catching a fly and doubling up a runner. Cats pull within one with a runner on 2nd in bottom of the 6th, but Deluca comes in for the Claws to close it out on the mound, with Cresho making the final out on a pop up in foul territory near 1st base. Claws win a close one, great job by both teams!
4/10
Iron pigs 9 Sandnats 5
Iron pigs
N Kistner 45
J Marini 47
Chris Gullick 47
Sandnats
A GAllipoli 47
G Rispoli 53 (48)
Iron Pigs get a big game from Chris Gullick who went 2 for 3 with a long 1 run double and came in to shut the door and close the game out with 6 strikeouts... Nick Kistner 2for3 with 4 stolen bases and matt keefer with a walk to lead off the inning and stole second third and home.
Hotrods 12 Rockhounds 7
Hotrods
Marckette 53
Paino 34
Miller 47
Rockhounds
Lenzo 47
O’Donnell 48
Raimain 22
Offensively the Hotrods bats were great with a double by Jayson Paino and key singles by Nick Marcketta and Vinny Ostrander. Defensively Nick Marcketta had two great catches to keep runners from advancing. Reece Miller had his first debut pitching in AAA. The Rockhounds were led by Nick Lenzo (1-3, 2 runs scored), Colin Raimann (2-3, 1 run scored, pitched 2 strong innings) and Danny Scheider who hit the ball hard twice and was twice robbed by great defensive plays from Nick Marcketta. Nice defensive plays were made by Brian McDonough, Eric Marks and Liam O'Donnell who made a running catch in right field to end the 4th inning
4/9
Knights and River Cats battle 6 innings to a 1-1 tie
Knights
Zack Tamaro 87 (85)
Eric Scanlon 3
River Cats
Robert Huegel 46
Tyler Hemielewski 54
The Knights & River Cats completed 6 innings tied the game 1-1. Big play of the game top of 4th inning Knights catcher Nick Rosa throws out River Cat Tyler Hemielewski trying to steal 3rd base. Zack Tamaro pitched 5 2/3 innings to secure the tie for the Knights. Evan Mills made 2 nice catches
Sea Dogs 10 Mud Cats 6 (4 innings)
Sea Dogs
M. Mezza 78 (75)
Hulse 36
Payne 14
Mud Cats
Gioia 52
Ventre 48
Santiago 15
Mike Mezza went 4 strong innings for the win, giving up 4 hits with 5 k's. P.J. Hulse and Joe Payne helped close out the game. All of the Sea Dogs contributed offensively - A. Mezza (2-2, 2 runs), K. Healy (2-2, 3B, 2 runs), J. Schnur (2-3, 3B, 2 runs), M. Mezza (2-3, 2B, 2 runs), P. Hulse (2-2, 2B), J. Payne (1-2) and V. Wiley & A, Goodfriend both 1-2 with a run scored. Great catch in center by A. Santiago. The Mud Cats' offense was led by B. Deem (2 hits, run) and S. Gioia & A. Quinn each with a hit and a run scored. L. Vasel also had two walks and 2 runs scored.
4/8
Sea Dogs nip Blue Claws 3-2
Sea Dogs
Healy 78 (75)
Blue Claws
Maisano 60
Madison, 48
Kyle Healy pitched a complete game gem, giving up only 3 hits over 6 innings with 9 k's in his first AAA start. Jason Schnur came through with a walk-off single to right in the bottom of the 6th to give the Sea Dogs their first win of the season. The Sea Dogs played great team defense the entire game, especially Victoria Wiley in centerfield. Frank Maisano threw 3 innings of shut out ball with 4 k's for the Blue Claws. Offensively, the Blue Claws were led by Nino Scala (1-2, run scored) and Robert Madison who hit a monster shot to left for an inside the park home run that almost cleared the fence on field 5. Great game that finished under the lights!
4/6
Good Luck to all Teams this year!
Hot Rods 13 - 6 over Sandgnats
Hot Rods
Paino 53
Scannichio 53
Marcketta 14
Sandgnats
Rispoli 15
Helminger 45
Gallipoli 49
M. Cordiano 52 <50>
Great opening day of baseball. Hotrod’s bats came alive with a triple by Reece Miller and doubles by Jayson Paino, Nicholas Marcketta and Matt Scannicchio. Sandgnats bats were alive with a double by Jack and and singles by Sean and Alec. Congratulations to pitchers on both sides for keeping the game exciting for both teams.
River Cats 14 Rock Hounds 2
River Cats
Michael Biondi 70
Robert Huegel 20
Rock Hounds
Eric Marks 57
John Akel 46
Liam O'Donnel 33
Robert Huegel went 2 for 2, with a walk, he had 5 rbi's, scored 3 times, had a double and a home run. Tyler Hemielewski went 1 for 1 scored 3 times. Leo Bautista went 1 for 2 with a walk and 2 RBI's.
Iron Pigs win over Mudcats 8-3
Iron Pigs
Marini 63
Kistner 62
Carberry 32
Mud Cats
Boyle 50
Deem 52
Goia 9
Great team win by Iron Pigs, Jake Marini pitched 3 scoreless innings and doubles. Nick Kistner went 2-3 with 2 RBI's, Daniel Schaefer with a single to give the Iron Pigs a 3-0 lead. Iron Pigs got 5 in the 5th to regain the lead. Joey Carberry came in and closed out the game.
Knights over Sea Dogs 14-8
Sea Dogs
Schnur-81
A Mezza-60
K Healy-9
Knights
E Mills-71
E Scanlon-43
Z Tamaro-7
