Dr. Barbaro Podiatry Padres vs. Reva Energy Royals. The Dr. Barbaro Podiatry Padres made their initial 2013 visit to Field #2 to face their old rivals the Reva Energy Royals on Sunday. They quickly learned that Field #2 is a pitcher’s ballpark and the Royals play great defense. The latter was brought to light immediately as hot-hitting Padre leadoff man Michael O’Grady scorched a ball at the Royal second baseman who routinely gloved it and threw to first for the out.
Dr. Barbaro Podiatry’s boys could not be shut down entirely, however. Thomas Vieni had a 3-for-3 afternoon with an RBI. Ben Harnick was also perfect at the plate, getting hits in both his at bats. Trevor Boshnack drove in two runs and power hitting Stephen Lopez added a double (and would’ve had a second if not for the stingy Royal defense). Chris Erxleben and Hunter Dunn contributed with big, clutch hits as well.
After watching the web gems displayed by their opponents throughout the game, the Padres decided to show what they could do. Anthony Strocchia and Jake Gruosso were flawless in the field, but the defensive highlight of the game belonged to Mr. Stephen Coffey with his unassisted triple play to squash a bases-loaded Royal rally in the second inning. A great effort by Dr. Barbaro Podiatry’s Padres all around. Keep swinging that lumber (sorry, tin) boys and those hits will drop.
City Line Florist Cubs vs. Dr. Barbaro Podiatry Padres. Dark clouds and heavy rains throughout the day had the Dr. Barbaro Podiatry Padres take the field with a split squad for their match-up against the City Line Florist Cubs Wednesday night. No matter how many players they had, they were chomping at the bit to get the offense rolling again. The one-two batters in the Padre lineup, the two-headed Stephen monster of Lopez and Coffey, went a combined 12-for-12 and drove in three runs. Harekam Singh and Jake Gruosso combined to get 10 hits in 10 trips to the plate and combined for seven RBIs. Thomas Vieni joined the fray by contributing five hits.
On defense, Dr. Barbaro Podiatry’s group was flawless, with standout plays being turned in by Christian Thomas, Hunter Dunn, and Michael O’Grady. Another game, another outstanding Padre effort. So good, in fact, that the Dr. Barbaro Podiatry Padre front office is contemplating having it rain before every remaining game in hopes that it produces similar results.
Cellini Lodge Twins vs. Dr. Barbaro Podiatry Padres. The Dr. Barbaro Podiatry Padres continued their 2013 campaign with a rematch against the Cellini Lodge Twins Friday night. Despite sunny skies throughout the day, the Padre free-swinging offensive machine kept plugging along. Chris Erxleben, Christian Thomas, Harekam Singh and Jake Gruosso combined for a 14-or-14 evening with seven RBIs. Michael O’Grady and Stephen Coffey each contributed three hits and knocked in two runs apiece. Julian Dewitte and Thomas Vieni added six hits and drove in twp more. Hunter Dunn had a big night with two hits, two RBIs and three runs scored.
In the field, Trevor Boshnack, Ben Harnick, and Stephen Lopez all turned in standout performances, helping to keep the team in the game. The Dr. Barbaro Podiatry Padres will enjoy a well-deserved break in the schedule and resume play next week.
Tudor Advisory Group Bolts 8 vs. GC Trojans 7. The Bolts had a great come-from-behind win against Garden City, 8-7, after being down 7-2 in the fifth inning. Samantha Grenard scored two big runs and got on base three times and made two big outs playing second base. Key hits by Katie Stoyer, Michelle Lee and Haylie Lempert in the bottom of the sixth led to Sarah Bush getting the game-winning hit to left field to score Gabby Ranieri.
Gabby Ranieri also made two big outs playing second base as well. Michelle Lee also scored two big runs in the fifth and sixth innings. Cece Schnall had another great day behind the plate catching and great pitching by Cooper, Connor and Wasserman shutting out Garden City the last two innings, allowing no runs, were key to the Bolts’ win.
Notre Dame CYO Sports Merillon Reds vs. the Islandwide Medical Associates Merillon Pirates. After a long layoff, the Reds got back to business. Notre Dame CYO Sports Merillon Reds battled Islandwide Medical Associates Merillon Pirates for the final time in the regular season this past week. The Mighty Reds raised their record to a perfect 10-0 on the season with a 12-6 victory overcoming a triple play turned by the Pirates.
Jared Puntus swiped two bases and scored the game’s final run. Daniel Goldberg had a hit, two RBIs, stole two bases and scored a run. Rayhan Kahn’s took some big hacks, flashed some leather and played a gutsy second base. Adrian Balkcom had a monster game at the plate with two doubles and a triple. Adrian also drove in two runs, scored two runs and stole two bases. Behind the plate he threw a runner out and on the mound he came in to slam the door to end the game.
Stephen Perno smashed two hits drove a run, stole two bases and played a strong game in the field. Demetris Panouis stole another three bases and scored two runs. Martin Lev smashed two hits and stole a base. Jack Nathan had a hit, stole a base, scored a run and did a great job at first base. Tyler Silverstein singled, stole a base, drove in a run and scored the game-winning run.
Paul Depaulis walked twice, scored a run and was solid behind the plate. Paulie made his reds pitching debut and shut down the rallying Pirates. A.J. DeVito went two for three putting us on the scoreboard with a well-placed double. A.J. drove in three runs, including the game-winner and pitched two plus solid innings, striking out three. Ryan Gaudio stole two bases and scored a run. Ryan also struck out two pirates in an inning plus to earn his fourth win of the season.
Notre Dame CYO Sports Merillon Reds vs. the Great Neck Dodgers. Notre Dame CYO Sports Merillon Reds battled the Great Neck Dodgers for the final time this season, with the mighty Reds raising their record to 11-0 on the season with a 14-3 victory.
Paul Depaulis reached base all three times, including a double and scored twice, including the game’s first run. Paulie also pitched himself out of a jam by striking out a Dodger in the fourth inning. A.J. DeVito went 1-for-3, scoring twice and stole three bases, including home. A.J. pitched three solid shutout innings using an economical 39 pitches and striking out five to earn his first win of the season.
Jared Puntus continued swing a hot bat with a double and one RBI. He also stole a base and scored two runs. Jared pitched a scoreless fifth inning, striking out the side to close out the game. Jack Nathan had a hit, stole two bases, scored a run and drove in two runs including the game winner. Jack also made a great catch on a tricky fly ball hit to right center.
Martin Lev capped off a six-run rally by stealing three bases, including home plate. Marty showed his team how to manufacture a run with smart base running. Stephen Perno reached base both times and smashed a key single in the second inning. Stephen also drove in two runs and was solid again in the field. Demetris Panouis hit the ball on the screws in all three of his at bats. The D-Train made his debut at third base and continues to impress.
Rayhan Kahn smacked the single that busted the game wide open. Rayhan drove in two runs, scored a run and also stole a base. Daniel Goldberg had a hit, an RBI, three stolen bases and one run scored. Daniel continues to shine with his play at both corner infield positions. Adrian Balkcom had a great game at the plate with a single, another triple and a sacrifice fly. He also drove in two runs, scored a run and stole two bases, including home. Ryan Gaudio had two hits, including a single and a double. Ryan also stole two bases and scored two runs.
Knights of Columbus # 2852 Rangers vs. New Hyde Park Elks Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks and the Rangers lit up the scoreboard on Saturday, combining for 21 runs. The teams banged out 16 hits between them, as well as six for extra bases.
The Diamondbacks’ Ryan Wasserman showed his talents on both sides of the diamond with a strong game on the rubber and at the plate. The Diamondbacks’ Ryan was perfect at the dish, going 3-for-3, doubling in the second inning and singling in the first and fourth innings. Ryan looked sharp on the mound, giving up just one hit, allowing no earned runs, walking two and striking out five during his two innings of work. Four relief pitchers finished off the game for the Diamondbacks.
The Rangers jumped out to an early lead in the top of the first. The Diamondbacks answered the Rangers’ top inning with runs of their own in the first. The Diamondbacks scored on an error, a bases-loaded walk, an RBI single by Brendan Cooper, a walk by Joseph Mattei, a walk by Duhan Lee, and a bases-loaded walk by Vinay Patel.
After a quick strike from the Rangers, the Diamondbacks responded with more runs in the second. The Diamondbacks scored on an RBI-double by Ryan and a run-scoring single by Kenny Hirschfeld.
Both teams traded runs for most of the contest, leading to seven lead changes in the game. Overall it was a great game played by both teams.
Dr. Barbaro Podiatry Padres vs. Virgilio Chiropractic Dodgers. The Dr. Barbaro Podiatry Padres faced off against the Virgilio Chiropractic Dodgers for the third and final time Wednesday evening, and once again the hit machine that is the Padres rolled on. Six of Dr. Barbaro’s Padres pitchers contributed a four-hit game. Stephen Lopez led the offensive juggernaut with three RBIs and three runs scored, in addition to his four hits. Anthony Strocchia, Hunter Dunn, and Jake Gruosso each drove in two runs with their four hits. Julian Dewitte and Michael O’Grady were perfect at the plate with 4-for-4 performances.
Christian Thomas, Ben Harnick and Trevor Boshnack all played stellar defense while contributing three hits apiece.
As if all that wasn’t enough to classify this as a fine performance by the Dr. Barbaro Podiatry Padres, Stephen Coffey single-handedly recorded three Dodger outs in one inning, played relentless defense wherever he was positioned and smacked three hits rounding out another awe-inspiring effort by the Dr. Barbaro Podiatry Padres.
Dr. Barbaro Podiatry Padres vs. Dominick’s Deli Braves. The Dr. Barbaro Podiatry Padres began the final leg of the season Friday night with a visit to the Dominick’s Deli Braves.
Recalling the power the Braves showed in the first matchup, Dr. Barbaro Podiatry’s boys came prepared and willing to show off some of their own.
Ben Harnick, Trevor Boshnack and Stephen Lopez all smashed hard hit balls early on to properly set the tone of the game. Christian Thomas, Thomas Vieni, and Chris Erxleben were perfect at the plate, all going 4-for-4, with Chris scoring three and Christian driving in another three runs. Harekam Singh changed the pace by using his hustle to steal two infield singles.
In the field, the Padres used artistic wizardry to keep the Braves in check. Julian Dewitte and Hunter Dunn manned their positions perfectly. Michael O’Grady robbed a double and two Brave runs with an acrobatic catch.
Jake Gruosso used a combination of grit, guile and his face to play flawless infield defense. However, the true artist of the game was Anthony Strocchia, who enjoyed a solid night with the bat and glove.
