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WELCOME TO THE NORTH JERSEY MAJORS MET LEAGUE 2009 SEASON
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Regional Wrap-Up: Hackensack and Newark Lose in Regional Finals, RV 1-3 in CT
August 10, 2009
The North Jersey Majors Met League proudly sent 3 teams to NABF Regional Tournaments in 2009. League Champions, Hackensack Troasts elected to go to Brooklyn for the 3rd straight year, while the Ramapo Valley Saints traveled to West Haven, CT and the Newark Royals went down to Salisbury, Maryland.
In the 6 team, double elimination regional in Brooklyn, Hackensack found themselves in the loser's bracket after day 1 at 1-1, after a 7-0 win (Mike Wassong no-hitter) and a 3-2 loss. The Troasts were able to fight through (with 9-3 and 1-0 wins on Saturday) and advance to the Finals only to fall short to the Regional Champions Brooklyn Sports Fever 5-3. Hackensack finished the year with an impressive 25-6 overall record.
In Maryland, upstart Newark surprised everyone by breezing through pool play and advancing to the Finals. At 2-1 in their pool, Newark rolled into the Semi-finals, winning, and then advanced to the Finals against the Coastal Carolina Drillers. Newark just didn't quite have enough and fell 10-5.
Up in Connecticut, the RV Saints represented well, but went 1-3 in pool play in 4 hard fought, close games.
Congratulations to these 3 teams for representing the North Jersey Majors Met League on a Regional and National level, as well as all teams and players for making 2009 a great and exciting year for amateur and semi-pro baseball in North Jersey!
Congratulations to Qualifying Teams
August 2, 2009
Congratulations to the Hackensack Troasts on advancing to the Brooklyn NABF Regional Tournament after winning the 2009 regular season. Also, congratulations are in order for the Clinton Knights who will play in the AABC Regionals in Worcester, Mass. and the Ramapo Valley Saints who will be in the NABF Regionals in West Haven, Connecticut.
Remainder of State Tourney Washed Away; Top 4 Now Gear Up for Regional Tournaments
August 2, 2009
The Championship rounds of the NJ State Tournament were cancelled Sunday due to rain. Hackensack can claim the State championship by being the only undefeated team remaining. The final State tournament standings are as follows:
Hackensack Troasts -3-0
Bergen Cardinals - 2-1
Clinton Knights - 2-1
Wayne Wolfpack - 2-1
Jersey City Brewers - 1-2
Ramapo Valley Saints - 1-2
North Haledon Reds - 0-2
Warren Hills Blue Devils - 0-2
Hackensack, by winning the North Jersey Majors Met League regular season title, has accepted the NABF Regional bid to Brooklyn, NY. Three more teams, Bergen, Clinton and Wayne, also earned the right to Regional play and it will be determined if those teams will accept the invitations to compete in the AABC or NABF Regionals. If any of these teams can not travel to Massachusetts (AABC) or Maryland (NABF), it will be decided if Ramapo Valley, Jersey City, or North Haledon will fill in.
NJ Tourney - Hackensack in Drivers Seat & Clinton, Bergen and Wayne Remain
August 1, 2009
Round 2 & 3 Scores from Saturday:
Hackensack..........5
Ramapo Valley.....2
Clinton..........4
Jersey City.....3
Bergen..............W
North Haledon...L
(North Haledon eliminated)
Hackensack...8
Clinton..........7
Wayne.........9
Jersey City...0
(Jersey CIty eliminated)
Bergen...............2
Ramapo Valley...1
(Ramapo Valley eliminated)
Sunday Schedule @ North Haledon:
Bergen vs. Clinton 10am
Hackensack vs. Wayne 12:15pm
FRIDAY TOURNAMENT GAMES POSTPONED, TO RESUME SATURDAY.
Updated Bracket
July 31, 2009
Because of severe weather, ALL GAMES tonight are canceled. Games will resume tomorrow (Saturday) starting at 11 AM in North Haledon and at William Paterson University (Hackensack is under water). See the directions link for map, directions and information for WPU.
See the link above for a revised bracket.
Ramapo Valley vs. Hackensack @ William Paterson - 11am
(winner plays @ WPU - 1:45pm)
(loser plays @ N. Haledon - 3:30pm)
Jersey City vs. Clinton @ North Haledon - 11am
(winner plays @ WPU - 1:45pm)
(loser vs. Wayne @ WPU - 4:00pm)
Bergen vs. North Haledon @ North Haledon - 1:15pm
(winner plays @ N. Haledon - 3:30pm)
(loser eliminated)
NJ State Tourney Underway; JC Blanks Bergen, RV Shuts Out Wayne. Clinton Over NH, Hack Gets Win
July 30, 2009
Scores from Round 1:
Jersey City Brewers.......4
Bergen Cardinals...........0
Ramapo Valley Saints.....4
Wayne Wolfpack.............0
Clinton Knights.............7
North Haledon Reds.....1
Hackensack Troasts.........7
Warren Hills Blue Devils...0
Fridays Games (weather permitting):
In North Haledon: 6pm Bergen vs. North Haledon; 8:15pm Clinton vs. Jersey City
In Hackensack: 6pm Warren Hills vs. Wayne; 8:15pm Ramapo Valley vs. Hackensack
Regular Season Wrap-Up; Preview for State Tourney
2009 NJ State Tournament Bracket
July 27, 2009
The regular season wrapped up on Sunday, with, what else but a couple rain-outs. Luckily, playoff positioning had been decided and the few lost games Sunday became meaningless. It was an eventful (mostly rain events and rescheduled games) regular season but a very successful one in the North Jersey Majors Met League. The return of the Hackensack Troasts was a positive for the league and seemingly raised the level of play throughout the league. Even though Hackensack won the regular season title and has accepted an NABF Regional bid to Brooklyn, NY, parity was evident this year. The veteran Hackensack team finished the season 19-4 but lost to the young Newark Angels/Royals as well as the upstart NJ Spartans who both finished the season with 7 wins, respectively. The competitive Belleville Blue Jays battled to the end and finished with 6 quality, hard fought wins (including the season series win 2-1 vs. rival Spartans). Hackensack felt pressure all year from North Haledon and Wayne (12 wins each), Jersey City (13 wins) and the Bergen Cards (15 wins). Ramapo Valley started slow and came on strong down the stretch, finishing with 10 wins. SEE THE FINAL STANDINGS BY CLICKING THE STANDINGS LINK. The league flourished this year with all teams fulfilling their obligations to play all their games for the integrity of the league and forfeits were at a minimum, even with all the rain and rescheduling. All coaches and players deserve all the credit in making the league better in 2009.
So the State Tournament is set. The top 6 teams from the North Jersey Majors Met League advanced (Hackensack, Bergen, Jersey City, Wayne, North Haledon, Ramapo Valley) as well as 2 teams from the Pyramid Baseball League of Central Jersey (Warren Hills and Clinton).
Here's how the playoffs will go. There will be 2 brackets, one will be playing in Hackensack and the other in North Haledon. Since the teams from Central Jersey are coming from a long distance, they will play the late games at both sites against the host teams. Teams 2 & 3 will play at 6 PM followed by Teams 1 & 4 starting at 8:15 PM. SEE THE LINK AT THE TOP FOR THE FULL BRACKET.
Bracket 1 at Hackensack
1. Hackensack Troasts
2. Wayne Wolfpack
3. Ramapo Valley Saints
4. Warren Hills
Bracket 2 at North Haledon
1. North HaledonReds
2. BergenCardinals
3. Jersey CityBrewers
4. Clinton Township Knights
Bracket 1 at Hackensack- Wednesday, July 29th
2. Wayne Wolfpack vs. 3. Ramapo Valley Saints @ 6 PM
1. Hackensack Troasts vs. 4. Warren Hills@ 8:15 PM
Bracket 2 at North Haledon- Wednesday, July 29th
2. BergenCardinalsvs. 3. Jersey CityBrewers@ 6 PM
1. North HaledonReds vs. 4. Clinton Township Knights @ 8:15 PM
On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday there will be 2 games at each site. On Saturday & Sunday all game will take place in North Haledon.
Sunday Night Washout - Fitting End to Regular Season. Earlier, Bergen Rips Jays, Jays Tie Brewers
July 26, 2009
The Bergen Cardinals beat the Belleville Blue Jays 11-3 in six innings. Bob Muggeo tossed the game for the cards earning the win and Nick Urbanovich went 4-4 with 4 rbi. Later, the Blue Jays battled the Jersey City Brewers to a 3-3 contest until the rains came and ended it in a tie. The heavy rain continued and wiped out the rest of Sunday's schedule and the final games of the regular season.
Jersey City Gains a Pair of Wins, Ramapo Valley Tops Wayne
July 25, 2009
Jersey City got a forfeit win from the Bergen Cards and later defeated North Haledon 3-0. In Wayne, Ramapo Valley inched closer toward the .500 mark by downing the Wolfpack 9-2.
Bergen Cardinals Defeat NJ Spartains 8-3
July 24, 2009
Mike Urbanovich tossed six solid innings to earn a victory Friday night at Belleville. Cards scored one in the first and two in the second to set the pace and earn the victory.
Bergen Cards Win Double Dip; Beat Saints 6-3 and shut out Reds 6-0
July 23, 2009
Joe Jiminez threw a complete game to earn the victory over the Ramapo Valley Saints and Nick Urbanovich had 3 RBI including 2 home runs to pace the Cards. On the back end Steve Livingstone threw a complete game shut out to improve to 5-0. The Cards scored runs in 4 of the 7 innings to earn the victory.
Troasts Toast of Regular Season - Clinch 1st with Pair of Wins; Wayne Cruises by Spartans
July 22, 2009
The Hackensack Troasts earned the North Jersey Majors Met League regular season title with 2 wins Wednesday night - a blanking of the North Haledon Reds 4-0, and an exciting & dramatic nail-biter 5-4 over a tough Bergen Cardinal squad. Hackensack won it's 8th game in 7 days, and with 1 game remaining on the schedule, has won 13 of 14 down the stretch to clinch the regular season.
North Haledon was stymied by Troast lefty Brian Appleman, who fired a complete game 4 hitter in the first game at Foschini Park in Hackensack. Red's starter Josh Greenstein went 5 strong innings keeping North Haledon (12-9) in the game, but Appleman kept the Reds offense at bay, not allowing a runner past second base.
In the late game against the Bergen Cards, Hackensack left fielder John Elia fired a strike to catcher RC Renshaw to cut down the tying run in the bottom of the 7th and end the game. Down 5-2 going into the 7th, Bergen mounted a 2-out rally off Troast southpaw Tommy Crohan (6 2/3 innings). With the bases loaded and the score 5-3, Bobby Khalil replaced Crohan to face Anthony Mazzo (2 for 4, 3 RBI). On a 1-2 count, Mazzo laced a single to left. With Nick Urbs racing around 3rd as the tying run, Elia came up firing from left with a perfect 1 hop throw to home to seal the win, the save for Khalil, and the regular season title for the Troasts. Card's starter Dan Quackenbush kept Troast hitters off balance all night with his change-up just enough to keep Bergen in it and his counterpart Crohan got his 6th win of the season with a gutsy effort against the tough Cardinal lineup. Down 2-1 early, Dave Sica (2 hits, 2 RBI) laced a 2 run double to give the Troasts the lead which they extended and carried into the 7th. Renshaw also had 2 hits for the Troasts. Hackensack will look for it's 20th win (4 losses) of the season vs. Wayne on Thursday to wrap up their schedule. Bergen (11-6-1) plays 2 in N. Haledon Thursday (vs. Ramapo Valley and then the Reds).
Elsewhere in Wayne, The Wolfpack showed a lot of heart crushing the New Jersey Spartans of Belleville 8-0 in 6 innings, ending their 4 game losing streak. Wayne (12-9) was led by a well-balanced offesnive attack. Brenden Kalinowski was unhittable pitching the distance for the win.
The Majors Met League regular season winds down Sunday.
Bergen, Hackensack Both Win; Brewers Edge Reds; Saints Continue Late Season Surge
July 20, 2009
Bergen Cards beat the Newark Royals 8-1 in Pal Park. Mike Tenebruso tosses 6 and 2/3 innings to earn the victory as Ken Meerendonk earns the save an collects 2 rbi for the Cardinals. With the score 2-1 in the 6th and two outs the Cards exploded for 6 runs, including a Jose Morillo grand slam to cap the scoring. Bergen raises it's record to 11-5-1..
In Hackensack, for the 2nd time in 3 days the Troasts topped the Wayne Wolfpack by 3 with an 8-5 win. Kevin Montelbano had 3 hits and 3 RBI, Butch Bellenger and RC Renshaw chipped in with 2 RBI each and Joey Higgins went 2 for 2. Bobby Klapish came on in relief of Dennis Hulse to earn the save with 2 scoreless innings. Hulse battled through 5 innings to get his 1st win of the year. Hackensack leads the division with a 17-4 mark.
Elsewhere, Jersey City was able to turn back North Haledon by the score of 3-1 and Ramapo Valley continued a late season push toward securing the final playoff spot with a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Spartans.
Hack Sweeps JC; Bergen Rips Spartans to Keep Pace; Jays' Offense Awakens to Snap L Streak at Wayne
July 19, 2009
At neutral North Haledon, the first place Hackensack Troasts took a pair from the Jersey Brewers, both by the score of 5-2. Game 1 featured Mike Wassong on the mound and going the distance. He allowed only 3 hits and 3 walks and 1 earned run. With the game tied at 2 in the 5th, Angel Roman got a bad hop RBI single to break the tie and RC Renshaw followed with some chalk talk down the right field line - a 2 RBI single to give the Troasts the 5-2 lead and win. Johnny Dige and Charlie Stewart both had 2 hits in the game 1 win. In game 2, Mike Wolfe, in his first start of the season also went the distance. He allowed 1 earned run and 6 hits, and got help from Johnny Bravette and Butch Bellenger in the middle infield by inducing 4 sparkling double plays, including one in the 7th with the bases loaded. Kevin Montelbano had 2 RBI, including a run scoring double in the first. Angel had 2 hits and an RBI.
Bob Muggeo threw 4 innings to earn the win as the Cardinals scored in every inning to earn the victory on Sunday over the New Jersey Spartans. Chris Bligh hit a grand slam, double and had 6 RBI. The win keeps Bergen in 2nd place in the loss column behind Hackensack.
The Blue Jays ended a 7 game losing streak with an offensive day at Wayne. The Jays powered to the win with 13 hits. Craig Binkiewicz went 2-4 with a triple and 2 runs scored. Kevin McCarville went 3-4 with 2 runs scored. Matt LoCarro and Adam Bergman each went 3-3 with 2 RBI each. Joe Zembryski went 5 innings surrendering 3 runs (2 earned) on 3 hits, 6 walks and struck out 6. Jay Bionde picked up his first save of the season throwing 2 innings of no hit ball and striking out 1.
Saturday Night in Wayne: Troasts Beat Wolfpack 5-2
July 18, 2009
Kevin Thompson of Hackensack battled through 7 innings to get a complete game victory vs. Wayne Saturday night. KT allowed only 4 hits and had 7 k's, but did walk 4 and plunk 2 batters. Mark DeMenna had 3 hits including a 2 RBI triple. Butch Bellenger and John Elia both went 2 for 4. John Bravette scored 3 of the 5 Hackensack runs.
Rainy Friday: Hack Defeats Newark in Rain-Shortened Contest; Spartans Outlast Rain and Wayne
July 17, 2009
In Hackensack, rain came in the 5th with the Troasts leading the Newark Angels/Royals 5-1. After a short delay, and attempts to continue, the game was ruled an official win for Hackensack.
The New Jersey Spartans got a big upset win vs. Wayne 5-4 in rainy dramatic fashion. After a long rain delay, the Spartans were able to grab the victory and keep their playoff hopes alive.
Hackensack Smokes Spartans; Bergen Buries Blue Jays; JC Topples NH
July 16, 2009
In Belleville, Hackensack beat the New Jersey Spartans 12-0. Leading 2-0 after 4, the Troasts erupted with a 10 run 5th. Tommy Crohan went the distance (5 innings) allowing only 2 baserunners (1 hit, 1 walk), and struck out 7. Mike Guadango locked-in with 3 laser-beam basehits including 2 doubles and 2 RBI. Kevin Montelbano also knocked in 2 and had 2 hits for the Troasts.
Elsewhere in Pal Park, the Bergen Cardinals beat the Belleville Blue Jays 7-3. Joe Jiminez threw 6 innings to earn the victory. The Blue Jays took a 3-0 lead after two innings but the Cards scored 4 in the third on a 2 out single by Dennis Ackermann, and a 3 run double by Anthony Mazzo. Bergen scored three in the 5th to put the game away. Total attendence 27, including Belleville's trainer.
Jersey City kept pace by shutting down North Haledon by a 7-1 score.
RV Walks Off at Hackensack; Bergen ends skid, wins 8-1; Reds Win Another Pitchers Duel
July 14, 2009
In an Ramapo Valley home game at Hackensack, last licks proved the difference as the Saints came from behind to beat Hackensack 6-3 punctuated by Bobby Sprague's 2-out, 3-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the 7th. Hackensack lead until the bottom of the 6th behind RBI's from Butch Bellenger and Mike Guadango (3 hits each) and brilliant starting pitching from crafty Bobby Khalil. But it was the Saints who came from behind with 2 in the 6th to tie it, and of course 3 in the 7th. RV starting pitcher Kyle Van Vleit went 6 strong while allowing 3 runs on 8 hits but striking out 11, and most importantly keeping the Saints in the game, wiggling out of potential big innings for the Troasts. Hackensack remains atop the standings at 11-4 and RV is trying to continue a surge towards playoff contention at 7-11.
Steve Livingstone threw a complete game to earn the victory for the Cards over the Belleville Blue Jays. The Cards scored 2 in the first highlighted by a Anthony Mazzo triple. Bergen then erupted for 6 runs in the 5th to put the game away. Ken Meerendonk capped the inning with a 3 run triple, Paul Urbanovich had 2 rbi.
In another pitchers duel in North Haledon the Reds defeated the Spartans in 8 innings 2-1. Ryan Staub suffered the loss despite throwing 8 strong innings yielding only 4 hits. Leo Paulino of the Reds scored the winning run in the bottom of the 8th with two outs on a infield error. Three Reds pitchers combined to yield 1 run on 5 hits. Joe Verdon gave up one run in the first 5 innings. Mike Hansen threw a scoreless 6th and 7th and John Kuder picked up the win tossing a scoreless 8th. Mike Cassese was 2 for 4 for the Spartans with two doubles.
Reds Sneak by Saints 1-0, Newark Stymies Cards
July 13, 2009
In a great pitchers duel Josh Greenstein out dueled Jesus Torres to lead the Reds to a 1-0 victory over Ramapo Valley. The difference was a single by catcher Leo Paulino in the bottom of the seventh scoring Jonathan Marichal. Torres picked up the loss for Ramapo Valley yielding 1 run on 5 hits. Josh Greenstein picked up the win for the Reds throwing 6 scoreless innings yielding only 2 hits and striking out 5. Derick Greenstein picked up the save throwing a 1-2-3 seventh with 2 strike outs. Joe Furnaguera was 3 for 3 for the Reds.
The spoilers from Newark were at it again, this time tripping up the Bergen Cardinals.
Sunday 7! Hackensack Gets Some Breathing Room, Newark, NH, Spartans all split; Wayne Brooms Brewers
July 12, 2009
There were 7 games played on Sunday, only tightening up the standings. Things are starting to heat up in the Majors Met league and all 9 teams were in action on a beautiful Sunday in July.
In Belleville, the Spartans were dumped by Ramapo Valley by the score of 5-1 in the first game of the day. Gary Reznic fired 5 shutout innings and gave the Saints bullpen some much needed rest. Troy Longo, Tom Letizia each had 3 hits and Brett Hawken had a key 2 run single for RV. The Spartans were able to bounce back and flip the script on Newark, winning 5-1 vs. the Angels. In the third game of the day at Belleville, Newark, wrapping up their road doubleheader vs. the 2 Belleville teams, this time won by a 7-3 tally over the Blue Jays.
Another double header in North Haledon featured 2 marquee matchups with first place Hackensack, followed by the Bergen Cards, squaring off with the Reds. The Reds split in 2 anti-climactic games, getting hammered by Hackensack 11-1, but rebounding nicely to crush the Cards 8-1. Hackensack's Kevin Montelbano went 5 for 5, Johnny Digirolamo scored 4 runs, and Mike Wassong fired 5 strong innings to lead the Troasts. With the win (their 5th in a row), Hackensack remains in 1st place with an 11-3 record. The Reds bounced back after their loss to Hackensack by defeating the Cardinals in the nightcap 8-1. Matt Marc-Aurele threw 5 strong innings yielding only 1 unearned run on 1 hit. John Kuder pitched a scoreless 6th and Derick Greenstein a scoreless 7th. The Reds 14 hit attack was led by third baseman Joe Furnaguera who was 4 for 4 with a double, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI's. Jonathan Marichal was 3 for 4 with 1 run scored and 1 RBI.
In Jersey City, Wayne propelled themselves into good position behind Hackensack with a sweep of the Brewers 9-1, 3-1. In the first game, Wayne controlled the game with a well balanced offensive attack. Antonio Imbimbo picked up the win on the mound. In game 2 Rob Stern put Wayne up 1-0 in the 5th. Matt Hartwick and Dan Albanese added RBI singles for some insurance in the 7th. Matt Jenisch finished the game off and picked up the complete game win and the Wolfpack completed the sweep of the Brewers.
Friday Night Twi-Night in Suffern: RV loses to Wayne, Then Beats Jays; NH Trips Spartans
July 10, 2009
In Suffern, The Ramapo Valley Saints hosted Wayne and Belleville in a Twi-Night double header. In the opener, RV had a 3-0 lead after 5. Wayne got 1 in the 6th and 2 in the 7th to send the game into extra innings. The game remained tied until the 11th when Wayne pushed across 4 runs, with Matt Hartwick have a key 2 RBI base hit. Wayne wins 7-3. Finally, in the nightcap, the Saints bounced back to bounce the Belleville Blue Jays 9-4. Brendan Cuba led the way with his excellent pitching and Troy Longo homered to get the offense going. Brian Rudolph, Brian Sabatelli, Steve Ballarini all had 2 hits for RV.
In Belleville, Joe Furnaguera and Mike Mayer each homered to propel North Haledon to a 7-4 win over the NJ Spartans. Joe Verdon picked up the win. John Kuder closed the door on the rally in the 5th and added a 1-2-3 6th. Derick Greenstein picked up the save with a 1-2-3 7th with two strike outs. Matt Marc-Aurele was 2 for 3 with and RBI and DH Mike Irwin had 2 RBI's.
Hack, Haledon, JC, Bergen All Win, Standings at the Top Remain Tight
July 8, 2009
In Ridgefield Park, Hackensack got a sweep in the 3 game season series with the Belleville Blue Jays with an 8-1 victory. The win was a season high 4th in a row for the Troasts. Veteran hurlers Kevin Thompson (5 IP, Win), Bobby Khalil and Bob Klapish neutralized the Blue Jays offense by keeping them off balance all game. After a leadoff Blue Jays single to start the game, KT efficiently retired 13 consecutive Belleville batters before allowing back-to-back hits in the 5th, which produced the Jays only run. Khalil and Klapish both threw economical scoreless innings. Kevin Montelbano and Johnny Bravette had 2 hits each and Butch Bellenger cracked a 2 run triple. Dave Sica also chipped in with 2 RBI. Hackensack is hanging onto first place with a 10-3 record.
The Bergen Cardinals come back to defeat Wayne in wayne on Wed. Night in front of 22 fans. Steve Livingstone picked up the win going the distance, while striking out 6. The Cards scored one in the top of the first and held that lead until a two our two run double in the bottom of the forth to put Wayne ahead until the sixth. Bergen scored one in the sixth to tie the game and two in the seventh to earn the victory to push their record to 7-3-1. Wayne is still very much in the mix with a 7-4 mark.
In Jersey City, the Brewers scored 3 in the first and led 3-0 through the first 5 innings. A Ramapo Valley rally in the 6th tied the score at 3. In the 8th, Jersey City push across the winning run to walk off with the win over the Saints. Jersey City is 9-4-1.
In North Haledon, The Reds got by the Newark Angels by the score of 6-2. N.H. keeps pace and stands at 8-5.
Hackensack, Ramapo Valley Cruise With 10-0 Wins, Newark Edges Jersey City
July 7, 2009
In Hackensack, the Troasts jumped all over the North Haledon Reds and cruised to a 10-0 win. Tommy Crohan was dominant on the mound going the distance (5 innings). Angel Roman had 2 hits and 4 RBI and Stewart, Montelbano, Bravette and Guadango all also chipped in with 2 hits apiece for Hackensack.
In Belleville, the RV Saints also smacked their way to a 10-0 win over the Blue Jays. And down the road in Newark, the Angels upset the Jersey City Brewers 5-3.
Jay Sweep Spartans to Take the Belleville Rivalry 2 games to 1... Wayne Tops Bergen 8-2
July 6, 2009
Belleville in-town rivals battled for 2009 bragging rights in a double-header Monday night wrapping up the 3-game season series. The Blue Jays earned the right to boast this year by scoring a sweep over the New Jersey Spartans in two close games, 4-3 and 3-2 and taking the series 2-1, in 3 tightly contested 1-run games (last week, the Spartans nipped the Jays 5-4). In the first game, David Caruso pitched a complete game surrendering 3 runs on 6 hits and 3 walks, while striking out 2. The offense was lead by Staff Sergeant Pete Williams who went 2-3 with a run scored. Left Fielder Dave Leininger got the game winning hit in the bottom of the 7th with a base hit over the third base bag. Spartans' Dominick Malanga was 2-4 with a run scored and Jay Luzzi was 1-2 with 2 runs scored. In the nightcap, and the rubber match of the series, Anthony Coco threw 4 1/3 innings surrendering 2 runs on 3 hits while striking out 4. Charles Perry made his debut in relief with 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief to grab the win. Kevin Fenstemaker threw the last 1 1/3 innings to pick up the save. Jay Bionde went 2-4 with 2 stolen bases. McCarville, Meiloch, Velazquez, and Zembryski all added hits to jump start the Jays offense.
In Wayne, the Wolfpack beat the Cardinals 8-2 coming from behind for the win. Wayne fell behind early 2-0 but battled back to tie the game. Matt Hartwick drove in the eventual game winning hit and Andrew D'Amico sealed the comeback win with a 2 RBI triple. Atonio Imbimbo earned the win striking out 14 in the complete game effort.
No. Haldedon hangs on to beat Ramapo Valley 6-5
July 1, 2009
The Reds took a 6-0 lead after 5 innings but the Saints battled to within one with help from a sloppy defensive Reds 6th inning. Derick Greenstein picked up the save striking out the side in the 7th to preserve the 6-5 win for North Haledon.
Get one of our own to the All Star Game/ Update below
June 29, 2009
Mike Pesci who plays for Ramapo Valley is one of the finalist's to represent the New York Yankees at this years All Star game. Please click the link below and help Mike and his sister get to the All Star game. vote here
Michael Pesci, 19, started his community service at age 11, when he organized a Perfect Pitch Home Run Derby charity event. The event grew into a nonprofit company, Perfect Pitch HRD Inc., which has raised more than $175,000 for mentally and physically handicapped children and young adults.
The mission of Michael's organization is to encourage people to "step up to the plate" to make a positive difference in the life of someone else. His Web site — www.perfectpitchhrd.com — has advice on how to get involved.
Mike and his sister Christina have won and will represent the Yankees at the All Star Game this year. Mike would like to thank everyone who voted for him and his sister.
Round 1 in the Battle for Belleville goes to Spartans; Cards Defeat Reds in Dramatic Fashion
June 29, 2009
In Belleville, bitter rivals Belleville Blue Jays and the New Jersey Spartans of Belleville tangled for the first time this season. Tonight it was the Spartans who took round 1 with a hard fought 5-4 win. Down 3-0 in the 5th, the Blue Jays rallied to take a 4-3 lead. But the lead was short lived for the Saprtans countered with 2 in the bottom of the 5th for the lead and eventual victory. Ryan Staub got the win in relief with 2 scoreless innings. Justin Bis had 2 RBI for the Spartans. Jay Bionde had 2 hits and Kevin McCarville drove in 2 for the Jays.
In an elite match-up in North Haledon, the Bergen Cards defeated the Reds 4-3 in dramatic fashion. Charles Comprelli threw out the game tying run in the bottom of the 7th to preserve the win for the Cards. The Cardinals scored all 4 runs in the top of the 1st. North Haledon chipped away until the final out in the 7th. Joe Reid picked up the complete game victory for Bergen.
Troasts Sweep Ramapo Vallley; Cards Bomb Spartans
June 28, 2009
The Hackensack Troasts stopped their mini losing streak at 2 with a sweep of the RV Saints 10-1 & 3-1. Left handed pitching was the story of the day. In the opener, Mike Wassong threw a 6 inning complete game striking out 10. Mark DeMenna and John Elia both drove in 2 runs with 2 hits and Kevin Mont had 3 RBI. Chuck Stewart scored 3 runs. In the nightcap, lefty Tommy Crohan out-dueled southpaw counterpart Matty Smith. Both went 6 strong innings allowing only 4 hits each. Crohan K'd 7 and Smith whiffed 8. DeMenna broke up a 1-1 tie in the 5th with a RBI single up the middle. Former Saint Mike Wolf saved it for Crohan and the Troasts with a scoreless 7th.
The Bergen Cardinals beat the New Jersy Spartans 10-2 in 6. The big righthander Joe Jiminez threw a complete game...Anthony Mazz had 3 rbi including a 2 run hr. Dennis Ackerman had 2 rbi... The Cards play Monday night in North Haledon.
No Hitter In Newark; Brewers Continue Rolling; Spartans Grab a W
June 27, 2009
Kyle Van Vliet struck out 13 and threw a no hitter as Ramapo Valley beat the Newark Angels 6-1 Saturday Night. Troy Longo drove in two for the Saints with a homer and an RBI single. Brian Rudolph had two hits and drove in a run. Earlier in the day the Saints lost to the Jersey City Brewers 4-3.
It was also Newark's second game of the day, earlier they dropped a heartbreaker losing to the New Jersey Spartans 1-0
Jersey City gets by New Jersey; N. Haledon Back on Track
June 25, 2009
The Jersey City Brewers scored 3 runs in the top of the 5th inning to take a 3-1 lead and hold on for a 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Spartans of Belleville.
The North Haledon Reds rebounded from their loss to Newark, which snapped a 5 game winning streak, by tripping up the Ramapo Valley Saints 5-1.
Saints Get on Track, Rip Wayne
June 24, 2009
Ramapo Valley jumped all over the Wolfpack and cruised to a 7-1 victory. The Saints improve to 2-3 Troy Longo and Richie Aleman provided the offense in support of Mike Pesci pitching
Bergen Trips Up Slumping Hackensack; Haledon Steak Snapped by Newark
June 23, 2009
Bergen's veteran right-hander Steve Livingstone kept both veteran and rookie Hackensack hitters at bay Tuesday night in a complete game effort in the Cardinals 4-1 win. Livingstone induced 4 inning ending double plays, including a game ending one with the trying run at the plate. The Cards improve to 4-2-1, while Hackensack lost it's second straight and is 6-3.
In Newark, the Angels snapped The Reds winning streak. The script was flipped on North Haledon in this game as they were shut out by impressive Angel pitching.
Five in a Row for North Haledon
June 22, 2009
The Reds won their 5th in a row 8-2 improving to 5-2. Josh Greenstein picked up the win yielding 2 runs on 4 hits. Mark Irwin struck out 6 in 2 innings of relief and Derk Greenstein retired the side 1-2-3 in the 7th. Offensively the Reds were led by Leo Paulino and John Mena who were both 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI's.
Cards take 1st Game from Brewers, Rains End Game 2 Scoreless
June 21, 2009
Bergen Cardinals beat the Jersey City Brewers 3-2 in game one. Joe Jimenez threw a complete game to pick up the win for the Cardinals. JC scored 2 runs in the top of the first and Jimenez responded by firing 6 scoreless innings. The Cardinals answered with 2 runs in the bottom of the first to tie the game and then one more in the 2nd to put them up for good.
Game two was scoreless threw 5 complete innings then the rain came. It was the weather, not the bats that provided the only thunder after 10 consecutive innings as the two clubs held each other scoreless since the 2nd inning of Game 1.
Free Baseball Wednesday! Reds Win 4th in a Row, Spartans Snooker Troasts
June 17, 2009
It was extra-innings in Wayne and Hackensack where the North Haledon Reds won their fourth in a row over the Wolfpack, 4-1, and the New Jersey Spartans of Belleville escaped the Troasts by a score of 5-1, both in 8 innings.
The Reds avenged their 15 inning opening day lost to Wayne by scoring 1 in the top of the 7th to tie and 3 in the top of the 8th for the win. The Reds were led offensivly by Gerard Russamanno who was 3 for 4 with an RBI. Jonathan Mena also had a 2 RBI double in the 8th. Josh Greenstein pitched 5 innings and gave up only 3 hits and 1 run on a solo homerun. Matt Goitz picked up his first Majors-Met League win in relief throwing 3 scoreless innings.
The Spartans led Hackensack 1-0 until the 5th where Hackensack tied the game on a Mark DeMenna single. DeMenna, who was 3 for 3, was then thrown out at home on a single to right trying to give the Troasts the lead. Then in the 7th, the Spartans dodged another bullet when a Troast lead-off triple was stranded to force extras. An Anthony Marinello 2-run double in the top of the 8th punctuated a 4 run frame. Giancarlo Cifelli hurled 3 scoreless innings in relief to get the win.
Jays Comeback Falls Short in Hackensack; Cards Beat Saints
June 16, 2009
The Hackensack Troasts built a 7-1 lead after 3 innings and were able to hold on after a 4-run Belleville 6th to win 8-5. Johnny DiGiralomo drove in 3 Troast runs and Brian Appleman hurled 5 strong innings for the win. Adam Bergman had 2 hits and an RBI and Damian Velazquez ripped a 2-run double for the Jays. Hackensack remains atop the league with a 6-1 record. The Blue Jays fall to 3-6.
In Pal Park, Paul Urbanovich hit a two out RBI single in the bottom of the 7th to give the Cardinals the 4-3 win over the Ramapo Valley Saints. Charles Comprelli was 2-3 with a 2 out RBI in the first to pace the Cards. Joe Jiminez picked up the win in relief. Bergen is now 2-1 while RV drops to 1-3.
A Jersey City Weekend
June 14, 2009
With rain continuing to limit play in the Majors Met League, one team was able to keep active this weekend, and get a pair of 7-2 wins. First, in Belleville on Saturday, the Jersey City Brewers got the best of the Belleville Blue Jays. At Lincoln Park on Sunday, the Brewers were able to stay hot in defeating the Newark Angels. Jersey City runs it's record to 6-2 with the victories to remain near the top of the standings.
The unsettling weather washed out the rest of the schedule, Thursday through Sunday...
Reds Win 3rd in a Row, Cards Get 1st Win of '09
June 10, 2009
A break in the rain this week allowed 2 baseball games to be played Wednesday night. The North Haledon Reds won their third in a row by defeating the New Jersey Spartans 4-1, and the Bergen Cardinals won their first game of '09 over the Newark Angels 3-2 to even their record at 1-1.
In Belleville, Reds ace Matt Marc-Aurele carried a no hitter into the bottom of the 7th. The Spartans broke up the no hitter and the shut out with three hits in the inning. Marc-Aurele none the less picked up the complete game win with 12 strike outs. The Reds were paced at the plate by catcher Leo Paulino who was 3 for 4 with a double and 4 RBI's.
Down the road in Newark, the Cards got a complete game performance from veteran Steve Livingstone. The Cards scored single runs in the 1st, 3rd and 6th to preserve Stoney's (unofficially) 315th career victory dating way back to the days of the old Met League. Todd Emr had 2 hits for Bergen. A solo homer from the Angels wasn't enough.
Weather permitting, both the Reds (home vs. Ramapo Valley) and Cards (home opener vs. Wayne) are on the schedule Thursday, as is a match up of Hackensack @ Jersey City.
Reds Toss Another Shut Out at Angels Expense
June 8, 2009
Three Reds pitchers combined to register their second shut out in a row, a 3-0 over the Newark Angels. Joe Verdon picked up the win going 5 innings yielding only two hits. Mark Irwin pitched a scoreless 6th and Derek Greenstein closed the game with a 1-2-3 7th striking out two. Center fielder Mike DiCenso paced North Haledon at the plate going 3 for 3 with 2 runs scored and two doubles. The Reds even their record at 2-2 while Newark falls to 1-6.
Sunday Action - Jays/Reds Split a Pair, Spartans Edge Saints, Hackensack No-No's Newark
June 7, 2009
The North Haledon Reds and Belleville Blue Jays split a doubleheader. In game 1, Joe Zembryski's complete game led the Jays to a 2-1 win. Zembryski allowed only 5 hits and 1 walk while striking out 11. Four NH pitchers combined to shut out the Blue Jays 9-0 in game 2. Josh Greenstein went four innings and was relieved by Matt Goitz, John Kuder and Rob Adams. The Reds got the only run they would need in the 3rd with an RBI double from Jonathan Marichal. JR DeBart was 2 for 3 with 2 RBI's for the Reds.
In Ramsey, the New Jersey Spartans came back to jolt the Ramapo Valley Saints 4-3. Down 3-1 after the 1st, the Spartans chipped away, tied the game in the 6th, and scored the go-ahead run in the 7th. Dominick Malanga went 2 for 4 (run, rbi) and also pitched 2 scoreless innings.
In Hackensack, lefties Tommy Crohan (4IP, 4K, W) and Mike Wassong (3IP, 7K, S) combined on a no-hitter to carry the Troasts to a 3-0 win over the Newark Angels. Kevin Montelbano went 2 for 3 with an RBI 2b in the 1st when Hackensack got all the run support they needed. The Troasts are now 5-1.
Rain Ends - Saturday Baseball! Jays Nip Newark, Wolfpack Loses 1st to JC
June 6, 2009
After rain wiped out 3 days and 6 games from the schedule, the Majors Met League was back in action on Saturday with 2 games. The Belleville Blue Jays beat the Newark Angels 6-5. Joe Zembryski hit a 2 RBI Single in the top of the 7th to tie the game, and a wild pitch gave the Jays the go-ahead run. Jon Suchdolski also had 2 RBIs to help the Jays offense. Coco threw 4 solid innings surrendering 2 earned runs and 5 hits. Balbach threw 2 scoreless innings of relief for the win, and Caruso threw a scoreless 7th to pick up the save. Elsewhere, Wayne suffered it's 1st defeat of the season as the Jersey City Brewers handed the Wolfpack a 4-3 loss. The Brewer win creates a 3-way tie atop the league standings between Wayne, Jersey City and Hackensack.
Hackensack's Sloppy Win Spoils Cards Season Opener
June 2, 2009
In Hackensack, the Bergen Cardinals opened their season on the road with a 4-3 loss to the Troasts. Hackensack committed 7 errors, but turned 3 inning ending double plays to preserve the win. Down 3-2 in the 4th, Hackensack's Kevin Montelbano hit a 2-run single to give the Troasts a 4-3 lead, which proved to be the difference. Troast starter Kevin Thompson went 5 innings for the win. JJ Moran struck out the side in the 7th for the save.
J.C. Blanks Newark for 3rd in a Row behind Innis' 1-Hitter
June 1, 2009
Jersey City won it's 3rd in a row behind the pitching of Chris Innis & 2 hits apiece by Eddie Rosado (run scored & rbi, 2b) & Santos Estramera (run scored on pass ball). The game was scoreless until the top of 6th when the BrewCrew broke through on back to back hits that plated 2. They added 1 more in the top 7th on a 2b by Miguel Lugo followed by a basehit by Eddie Rosado. Jersey City is now 3-1 while Newark fell to 1-3.
Sunday Re-cap: Newark, Blue Jays win 1st , Troasts Suffer 1st Loss, Wayne Outlasts NH, JC plates 15
May 31, 2009
The Newark Angels went to Hackensack and tripped up the Troasts 3-1, winning their first game of the season. All scoring occurred in the 6th, where the Angels got the timely hit and benefited from 2 Troast errors to take a 3-0 lead. Newark also got great pressure pitching, stranding the bases full of Troasts in both the 1st and 6th, as well as getting the final out with runners on 2nd & 3rd.
Wayne beat North Haledon 3-1 in a 15 inning game. Antonio Imbimbo pitched 10 innings and Matt Jenesch picked up the win pitching the last 5 innings in relief. Jason Lopez drove in the go-ahead run in the 15th. With the win and the Hackensack loss, the Wolfpack sits alone in 1st place with a 4-0 record.
In Belleville, pitcher Kevin Wieme threw 4 innings and surrendered 1 unearned run while striking out 4 and Kevin Fastenmaker came in relief to throw 3 shutout innings to lead the Belleville Blue Jays past the Ramapo Valley Saints. Craig Binkiewicz, Matt LoCarro, and Adam Bergman each had RBI's. Belleville gets it's first win in 4 games, while the Saints dropped it's season opener.
In Jersey City, the Brewers plated 15 runs enroute to a 15-8 win over the New Jersey Spartans. Jersey City improves to 2-1, while the Spartans fell to 1-3.
Wayne Gets By Spartans 2-0
May 30, 2009
The Wayne Wolfpack shut out the NJ Spartans to improve to 3-0 on the season. Brendan Kalinowski pitched a complete game shut out for his first win of the season. Jason Lopez and Justin Donnarumma each had RBI hits to pace the wayne offense.
Brewers Manage to Win 1st of Season
May 29, 2009
The Jersey City Brewers managed just 2 hits but managed to score 4 times and hold the Belleville Blue Jays scoreless. The Brewers are now 1-1, while Belleville is still seeking it's 1st win.
Troasts Jump Blue Jays, Win 10-2
May 28, 2009
In Hackensack on a cool misty night, the Troasts scored 4 in the 1st, 2 in the 2nd, and 1 in the 3rd en route to a 10-2 win over the Belleville Blue Jays. Hackensack improves to 3-0 while the Jays dropped to 0-2 on the season.
Spartans in Another Pitcher's Duel, This TIme Come Out on Top vs. Newark 2-1.
May 23, 2009
The New Jersey Spartans of Belleville nipped the Newark Bandits 2-1 in Newark on Saturday. The Spartans evened their mark at 1-1 after a tight Opening Day loss, while Newark dropped it 2nd straight in as many days.
Wayne Now 2-0, Spoil Newark's Debut with 3-0 Shutout
May 22, 2009
The Wolfpack beat Newark 3-0 to improve to 2-0 on the season. Matt Jeneisch pitched a complete game shutout allowing only 1 hit and striking out 6. Wayne was led offensively by Matt Hartwick who had 3 hits and an RBI. Jason Lopez was 2-4 with an RBI.
Hackensack Survives Jersey City, Wayne Opens up with Win vs. Belleville
May 20, 2009
In Hackensack, the Troasts nipped the Jersey City Brewers 4-3 in 9 innings. The Brewers tied the game in the 7th with a 2 run HR forcing extra innings. The Troast's rally finally produced the winning run and the walk-off win in the 9th.
Elsewhere, in Wayne, the Wolfpack opened their season with an 8-3 victory over the Belleville Blue Jays.
Hackensack Wins Opener
May 17, 2009
On Opening Night, The Hackensack Troasts scored 4 times in the 6th to break the scoreless tie and win 4-0 in a pitching duel over the New Jersey Spartans of Belleville in front of a big crowd on a cold night in Hackensack.
OPENING NIGHT '09!!!
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May 17, 2009 - 07:00 PM
The Hackensack Troasts and the NJ Spartans of Belleville will open the 2009 North Jersey Majors Met League season on Sunday Night, May 17th at Foschini Park in Hackensack.
Opening Night '09 promises to be a great event for the league, all teams, all players and especially the fans. There plans to be special guests, first pitch and opening night ceremonies, and a presentation celebrating last year's Majors Met League Champions. Ballpark and BBQ food will also be available. Join the Troasts, Spartans, and the Majors Met League in this celebration of the opening of what is sure to be an exciting 2009 season.
Welcome we are close to starting the 2009 Season. The website will be undergoing some changes in the near future. This changes will make the website easier and have more information.
We have a few new teams in the league this year, as well as welcoming back a former team for the 2009 season.
The North Jersey Majors-Met League, is a member of the AABC and the NABF and will be sending teams to each regional. This looks as it will be a very excting year. More detailed updates are coming very soon.
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