By The TimesLedger
Instructional Division
Post 115 Giants vs. Astros. The Post 115 Giants took on the McDonalds Astros at Seither Stadium in a 4 p.m. start on Saturday. The Astros had a good game, as they stood stride for stride with the Giants travel squad of nine players. The last two innings were played with Rookie Division rules, as the players get ready for next season. Joey Rubino and Chris Piteo each recorded three strikeouts while pitching one inning each for the Giants. The Giants’ small squad six doubles and one triple. Joey hit the overhanging trees in left-center field, while Chris banged one double and one triple off the left-center field fence. Chris hit his triple off one of the Astros’ pitchers. The Giants’ players showed confidence and patience at the plate against live pitching, as they prepare for their next step up in Little League.
Making the Giant hit parade were:
Joey Rubino 6-for-6 (double)
Dave Fitzgerald 5-for-6 (double)
Chris Piteo 6-for-6 (three doubles, triple)
Brittany Desmond (3-for-5)
Anthony DaMario (4-for-5)
Matt Murphy (3-for-6)
Johnny Postel (3-for-5)
Ryan DiBiase (3-for-5)
Matthew Wegner (3-for-5)
Leading the defense was the outstanding glove work of Joey Rubino, Chris Piteo and Anthony DaMario.
Mets vs. Yankees. The Mets faced off against the Yankees on a beautiful spring morning at Seither Stadium. This would be a hard-hitting game from start to finish. The Mets’ defense would be put to the test in this one, as balls continued to fly to the outfield from each side. The Mets would get some fine play from their veterans in this game. Vincent Difinizio kept up his hard-hitting with another 4-for-4 game at the plate. Stephen Jackson smacked four hits of his own and has really been on a hot streak. Zachary Pabon and Stephanie Abruzzi would also provide some hard hitting for the Mighty Mets. The Mets had no shortage of dirty uniforms in this one.
Matt Fox at Short and Robbie Hofmann at second would make some diving catches to throw out runners from their knees. Playing a dynamic first base for the Mets was slick fielding Brett Buser and Ricky Fleri. The game ball for the Mets would be awarded to Brett Buser who has been a solid player throughout the season.
Mets vs. White Sox. The Michael Cohen Mets faced the Hillebrand White Sox at Seither Stadium in a game that would feature some tremendous defense from each team. The Mets gold-glove infield was once again on top of it’s game. The Amazing Mets turned several double plays behind the stellar defense of their veteran stars Matt Fox, Stephen Jackson, Ricky Fleri, Robbie Hofmann, Zach Pabon and Brett Buser
On a day when the veterans provided the defense, the offense was provided by the rookie brigade. Matt Hofmann ( 3-for-4, three RBIs), Michael Buckel (3-for-4, three RBIs, Jason Schneller (3-for-4) and Marty Hochenberger (3-for-4) all had solid days at the plate.
Expect more great things from Michael Cohen’s Amazing Mets in 2002.
Major Division
Ridgewood Savings 7, Kiwanis 1. Ridgewood Savings Bank knocked out 10 hits and Matt Pietrzak pitched five innings to notch his first playoff win. Jared Maccharole came in to close the game in the sixth inning. Mike Romano had two singles and a double and Maccharole went 3-for-3 at the plate and scored twice. Justin Farnum singled and scored a run Lee Seda singled and scored a run and Jack Castronove doubled and scored a run. For Kiwanis, William Niedialek had two hits, Brian Fischer singled and Steve Nessenthaler singled. The Bankers advance to play Juniper Elbow.
Ridgewood Savings 12, Juniper Elbow 0. In the first two innings of this game, Joe Nuss of Juniper Elbow and Sal Giacomazza of Ridgewood Savings traded zeros. In the bottom of the third inning, Ridgewood went into the bank. Matt Pietrzak was hit by a pitch and Mike Romano walked. Jared Maccharole doubled (two RBIs) and Sal Giazcomazza singled to send Maccharole home. Chirs Sammarco singled, Lee Seda singled (two RBIs), John Calchi singled, Justin Farnum doubled (two RBIs) and Kevin Urracca lined a double to left-center field (RBI), his second hit of the game. Maccharole came to bat for a second time in the inning and roped a double to right field with bases loaded, giving him a total of five RBIs for the inning. Giacomazza allowed three hits and struck out 15 with help from his defense with Urracca making a fine play on a fly ball to right. Danny Waters’ catch in right field in the late innings sent Ridgewood into the final game of the National League Pennant against Walsh-Labella on Thursday night.
RGMVM League News
Managers please remember the monthly meetings the third Tuesday of the month. The meetings are held at the clubhouse and start following the regular scheduled day’s game. Managers are to send their write-ups in to rgmvmll@mail.com. They can also be dropped off at the field. All parents are reminded to sign up and complete the mandatory three-hour work detail. Failure to sign up and complete the work detail will result in a $50 charge. Don Baldi has sent out the player photos to the players who opted to take the extra pictures. The league team photos will be given out at the end of the season with the participation trophies. All managers will be returning their equipment at the end of the regular season. A date will be set for their return. All Managers are expected to turn in their equipment exactly how they received it. All mangers are to make sure that all their coaches are registered with the league and have an updated coach’s card on file. The playoffs have started and will be completed by the end of June. The playoffs and in-house Worlds Series in all divisions except the Rookie Division will run until June 27. The Rookie Division playoffs will start the end of June. The Little League Inter-League Tournament will start June 28. Tryouts for these teams have been posted on the bulletin board. See your manager for details on trying out for the team. The fall league this year will feature a Rookie Division. Please ask you manager for details and sign up using a pre-registration form.
