Noonan's 13 - Pickled Herring 7
Noonan’s Noonies stayed perfect on the season with their 6th consecutive triumph outdueling Pickled Herring by a score of 13-7. The Noonies pounded out 20 hits (some not traveling more than 40 feet??) but they all look like line drives in the box score! The Noonies were led by Noel “Hoover” Gluck’s 4 for 4 which included 1 single, 2 triples, 1 home run and a walk, which produced 3 rbi’s and 3 runs scored. Steve Cherches went 3 for 5 with 2 singles, a double, 2 rbi’s and 3 runs scored and Vinnie Labarbera added 2 singles and a triple with 4 rbi’s. Pete “Hammer” Joseph’s 3 singles and sac fly added another rbi. Noonan’s trailed 3-2 until they scored 4 in the 4th putting them ahead by 3. They then secured the win with 6 more runs in the last 2 innings. Vinny Ferrante, "Big Dave" Franknecht, and Lou ”Loopy Pitchinson each contributed an rbi to round out the scoring. ”Loopy” pitched another excellent game while backed up by Noonan's crisp defense.
Pickled Herring’s John Watts had 3 hits and 3 rbi’s and Pete Q had 3 hits including a triple and 3 rbi’s.
Larry Farina had 3 hits and an rbi as well.
YES 11 - David's Green 3
Again, pitching and defense led the way for The Yes Group. Pitcher Brian Defendorf was solid again and defensively the outfield of Ed Lacina, Tom Venanzi, Jack LItsky, and Steve Jesselli corralled numerous fly balls. The infield again did the same. Yes was led with 17 hits by Ed Lacina (3/3, 2 HRS, a nintentional walk 2r, 5 RBIs), Jack LItsky (3/4, 2Rs), Tom Venanzi (2/4,- 2Rs), Pete Balling (2/4, 2Rs, 3 RBIs), Tony D’Angelo (2/3, 2Rs, 2RBIs, a walk), Dominick Ciacciarelli (2/4), and Alan Steinberg (1/3, 1 RBI). A solid team contribution.
David's Green turned 3 double plays to stop rallies, and showed good sportsmanship no matter the outcome of the game. Always a pleasure to play against Green and Good Luck for the remainder of the season.
YES 12 - David's Red 11
“ A Come Back Walk Off Win”
With Yes ahead 7-3 after 5 innings, David’s chipped away to make it 7-6 going into the 9th inning. Both teams saved their best till the 9th. David’s scored 5 in the 9th to take a comfortable 4 run lead. But The Yes Group had different plans. Tony Tepedino's lead off single and Fred Charleston's single started things off. After Jack Litsky's infield fly popped out, Tom Venanzi (2/4, 3 runs, an RBI) got on board from a throwing error. Pete Balling (3/4, 2 runs, 3 RBIs) hit into a fielder's choice for the 2nd out. It didn’t look good but with 3 straight hits from Tony D’Angelo (3/4, 2 runs, 2 RBIS), Ed Lacina (2/4, 1 run, 3 RBIS), and game winning walk off from Dominick Ciacciarelli (2/4, 2 winning RBIs) saved the day. Other highlights were Tom Venanzi's sliding outfield line drive catches and Mark Lippman throw out to second base to catch David Van Wart and to stop a rally that kept David’s from running the bases (which they did very well).
David’s was also led by the slick fielding of 2nd baseman Rich Jacobs who played flawlessly. A well played game from both teams and good sportsmanship from all. Also, The Yes Group pitcher Brian Deneroff was solid on the mound who also played his position flawless. A total team effort from all players who will enjoy the game in YouTube.
Pickled Herring 15 - David's Green 12
Noonan's 7 - POA 6
In one of the more exciting and riveting games of the early season, which took 10 innings to complete, Noonan’s Noonies prevailed once more with a walk off victory over POA by a score of 7-6, allowing them to remain undefeated at 5-0! With the score knotted at 6 apiece entering the bottom of the 10th inning, Noel Gluck worked out a walk but was quickly erased on a 4-6-3 double play. Peter Joseph, who also had a single and a double, then drew a 2 out walk allowing the recently erased baserunner, Hoover Gluck to pinch run for him. Roger Dantoni promptly singled to right field and the race was on as Hoover motored around the bases sliding into 3rd base, arriving at the same time as the ball, which allowed the ball to roll about 6 feet away. Gluck sprung up and continued his mad dash home narrowly beating the throw. Game over! Gluck yeah! Gluck’s final totals read 3 for 3 which included a double, triple, 2 run homer, and a walk. Roger Dantoni, Bobby Harris and Lou P all chipped in with 2 hits apiece. Lou P, once again, pitched a beauty of a game!
POA played a hard fought back and forth game. Mitch Garson led the way for POA with outstanding pitching and 2 hits while Steve Glassman paced the way with 3 hits. Newcomer, Mike Schindler, picked up a key 2 out RBI single that sent the game into extra innings.
Pickled Herring 6 - David's Red 5
Yes 11 - Dynasty 5
Again, pitching and defense led the way with some timely hitting. Brian Deneroff was solid on the mound and the team backed him up playing a flawless defensive game. Yes Group collected 18 hits led by Tony D’Angelo 4/4 3runs 2 RBIS, Ed Lacina 4/4 2 runs 2 RBIS, Tom Venanzi 3/4 a triple 2 runs and a RBI, Allan Steinberg 2/4 and some daring base running, and Dominick Ciacciarelli 4 RBIS. Defensively led by D’Angelo at shortstop and a couple of line drive catches from Pete Balling, Jack Litsky and Lacina and the infield played a clean game.
Dynasty had a late inning surge but fell short. Led by John Gunn, Mike Leonardi, and Steve Behrman with 3 hits each. And Marty Mcfeely and Mike Flynn’s back to back triple and Home Run made a gallant ending of a well played game from all players.
David's Green 20 - POA 12
Noonans's 5 - Senaca 4
Noonan’s Noonies won for the 4th consecutive game to start the season coming back from a 4-0 deficit with 3 runs in the 5th and 2 runs in the 7th inning to reward Lou P’s stellar pitching performance. In a tightly contested game, the Noonies were led by the clutch hitting of Noel “Hoover” Gluck and Peter “The Hammer” Joseph as each doubled in 2 runs apiece. Joseph’s double scoring 2 runs, narrowly missing a home run, was run down in center field at the fence by Rich Delvecchio who made a valiant effort to catch the blast but couldn’t hold it as he collided with the fence and the fence won! Great effort Rich and glad you weren’t injured. "Big Dave" Franknecht knocked in a run with a single and also added a walk in this low scoring game. The Noonie’s defense was led by 3 excellent catches by right fielder Gina Braconi. Steve Cherches made an unbelievable sliding catch after a long run in right center, worthy of a replay on channel 7 sports! Finally, Noel “Hoover” Gluck continued his brilliant defense at shortstop with his stellar fielding and accurate throws to first base.
In a low scoring competitive game, the Seneca Slashers were led by Glenn Feldman’s great pitching and 2 hits. Erik Morales added 2 hits, an RBI and a run scored. Mike Dunn contributed a clutch 2 out hit driving in 2 runs.
Noonan's 5 - Dynasty 5
Noonan's Noonies continued their winning ways with their third consecutive victory to start the season by beating Dynasty in a closely contested game by a score of 7-5. The Noonies were led by Pete "The Hammer" Joseph's 2 home run blasts that accounted for 5 RBI's. Also chipping in with multiple hits were Greg Liano with 2 singles and a triple and Vinny LaBarbera with 2 singles and an RBI. Noel "Hoover" Gluck played his usual outstanding defense at shortstop along with a single, 2 walks and an RBI. Lou P was on the bump and pitched a fine game while striking out the side in the 7th inning. Both teams battled neck- and- neck throughout the 9 innings.
Dynasty was led by Mike Leonardi's long home run and 3 RBI's along with Bobby Bykofsky's 2 hits.
Pickled Herring 14 - POA 9
David's Red 13 - Seneca 8
Noonan's 10 - David's Green 5
Noonan's Noonies, backed by a barrage of 21 hits, defeated David's Green by a score of 10-5. Noonan's hit parade was led by Noel (The Gluckster) Gluck, Steve Cherches, Peter Joseph and Roger Dantoni who all contributed 3 hits each in the victory. LouP pitched an excellent game, as well as chipping in with 2 singles and an RBI. Steve Cherches and Vincent LaBarbera knocked in 6 runs (3 each) to pace the Noonies. The defense was aided by several fine plays in the field as well.
In a losing effort, David's Green was led by Ken Latawiec, Paul O'Conner and Mitch Einstein with 3 hits. David's Green played hard despite being shorthanded.
YES 12 - POA 8
It was a close contested game with POA playing short handed. Score was 5-3 with Yes Group ahead in the 7th. They scored 3 and POA scored 4 runs to make it 8-7 with Yes ahead. Yes Group scored 4 more in the eighth from a 3 run Home Run Blast from Ed Lacina, a good way to get your first hit. POA scored one more for a final score of 12-8. Yes was led by Balling, Charleston, D'Angelo, Deneroff, LItsky and Venanzi with 2 hits each and Dave Foreman 3/4 and a double. Also, Deneroff pitched a solid game. Defense was led by D'Angelo at Shortstop with many plays and an over the head catch. Lacina also made a diving juggling catch for a nice double play. Charleston also did the hidden ball trick (just didn't know he had the ball). Crazy!! Yes group again hit well (19) hits. D'Angelo had 2 RBIS to go with Lacina's 3 RBIS, 7 others had a RBI each to make it a total team effort.
Pickled Herring 11 - Seneca 10
Davids Green 6 - Dynasty 5
David's Green defeated Dynasty Advisors 6-5. Multiple hits by Dynasty's Bykofsky, McFeely, and Leonardi , excellent defense by Flynn. David's Green had multiple hits by Rothweiler, Einstein and a game winning Double in the bottom of the 9th by Lopez. Excellent pitching by Turkel to lock down the win.
Seneca 6 - POA 5
In a hotly contested game, the Seneca Slashers played solid defense and had some timely hits. Lance Greenberg, Paul Steinberg, Santiago Henriquez, and Scott Preiss led the way with 2 hits apiece. Glen Feldman pitched a solid game.
Great comeback in bottom of ninth by the POA team. They looked like a team to be reckoned with despite their loss to the Seneca Slashers. Mitch Garson pitched a strong game while fielding his position well. The offense was led by the hitting of Marcel Taub with 2 hits and an RBI, Russ Kraus with 2 hits and an RBI, and Sandy Smith, whose triple in the bottom of the 9th plated 2 runs and kept the POA rally going.
Noonan's 12 - David's Red 11
In an exciting season opener, which featured a comeback from a 7 run deficit entering the 6th inning, Noonan’s Noonies prevailed and beat David’s Red by a final score of 12-11. The Noonies were led by Greg Liano, Vincent LaBarbera & Noel Gluck, all pitching in with 3 hits apiece. Peter Joseph led the Noonies with 5 RBI's, while LaBarbera chipped in with 3 RBI’s. Bobito’s walk in the bottom of the 9th inning set the stage for the “Gluckster” to be the hero of the game as he batted in the winning run as pinch runner Steve Cherches crossed home plate.&
Honorable mention for David’s Red was Keith Moderna with 2 doubles and a well pitched game.
YES 18 - Pickled Herring 4
Nice Opening Day victory for the Yes Group. Pitching and defense led the way. Brian Deneroff pitched a solid game with only giving up a few hits. Defense was led by Tom Venanzi and Jack LItsky with outstanding diving catches that saved runs from scoring, also defensive plays from the entire team. Leading hitters are Venanzi 4/5 2 RBIS, LItsky 2 hits, a nice double RBI, Tony D’Angelo 3/4, 3 RBIS, Dominick Ciacciarelli 3/5, 4 RBIS, Fred Charleston Double 3/4, Scott Sokoloski 2/4, 3 RBIS, Allan Steinberg 3/2, And Pete Balling a double and 2 RBIS.
Pickled Herring was led by John Watts 2 Doubles 2RBIS, and Glen Schoenig 3/3 2 Doubles and a RBI.
A well played game from all around and the umpires did a commending job as usual.