AAABA of Buffalo: Welcome

Tuesday, July 7
AAABA of BUFFALO 2009

Reg season now runs thru Sun 7/19.  Rainouts rescheduled 7/12, 7/14, 7/16, 7/18 and 7/19.  Rosters and Player Transactions under handouts.  Everything up-to-date as of 7/7 except handouts (7/5).

Royal Printing-Frank Simmeth released and Jon Smith added from reserve list 7/5/09.  

Royal Printing-John Lysiak and Micheal Volpe released and Michael Kajtoch added 7/7.

North Forest - Jeff Bellanca placed on IR 7/7.  

7-7-09 Highlights
   Royal Printing 17 - North Forest 7
     Kyle Smith CG (WP).  Royal Printing scored 6 in 4th on 2 hit to go ahead 8-4.  Then with the score 
     8-7, they scored 9 in the bottom of the 6th to cement the win.  Both teams had 9 hits.
   New Era 5 - Escro Transportation 2
       Jordan Cave got the win in relief of Zack Leiten.  Joe Polichetti drove in three runs with a game
       winning triple.  Steve Karnyski went 3 for 4.
   Pignataros Financial 5 - Mader Construction 3
       Chris Pistorio went the full game for the win.
   Ken-Hy Auto 3 - Meridian Medical
       Brendan Schaefer pitched 4 hit victory.
7-2-09 Highlights
   New Era 7 - Royal Printing 5
       New Era overcame 5-0 1st inn. deficit behind 6 inn shutout relief by Bob Napela(WP) and              
       scored 5 in top of 7th for the victory.  Brandon Caboot 3-4, Steve Karnyski 2 hits, 2B.            
   Ken-Hy Auto 4  - Pignataro's 0
       James Tronolone (WP) 4-hit SO, 7 K's.of Brendan Schaeffer. 2B, 2RBI's for Tony Balisteri and 
       2 Hits and 2 RBI's for Jim Pernick.
   Mader Construction @ Meridan and  North Forest @ Escro rained out

6-30-09 Highlights
   Pignataros Financial 2 - 1 Royal Printing 
        Rick Cumbo (WP)
   Ken-Hy Auto 3 - New Era 0
       David Haseley (WP), Brendan Schaeffer save.  Brett Backes drove in the winning run.           
   North Forest 5 - Mader Construction 2
       Ryan Balbierz and Dave Janiszeski combined for win having 9 K's.  Taylor Gahagen was 2-3 with 3 RBI.  Balbierz wins AAABA debut.
   Meridian Medical 3  - Escro Transportation 2
       Justin Nowak picked up the win in relief while having two hits and driving in the winning run.
 
6-27-09 Highlights
   Meridian Medical 7 - Pignataros Financial 0 (Forfeit)
   New Era 6 - North Forest 0
       A. Pettinella 3 Hit shutout.  Jordan Cave 3-4, New Era 7 hits and 8 BB lead to 3 earned runs.            
   Ken-Hy Auto 5  - Escro Transportation 4 (8 inn)
       James Tronolone 1 inn relief (WP) of Brendan Schaeffer.   Tony Balisteri hit two out homer to tie              game and Nick Balisteri drove in Brendan Toughey, who had doubled, to win in 8th.
   Mader Constuction  - Royal Printing 
       Moved to Sunday nite 6:30 Del #2
 
6-23-09 Highlights
   Meridian Medical 7 - Royal Printing 4
     Garrett Cortwright and Justin McInerney combined for win.  Both Jake Nowak 
     and Shane Latshaw had 3 hits, 2 RBI's and 2 extra base hits.
   New Era 4 - Mader 0
   Pignataros Financial 3 - Escro Transportation 0
       Matt Sullivan 5 hit shutout, Rick Cumbo save.  Ron Canestro 2 hits, RBI.
   Ken-Hy Auto 5 - North Forest 3
       James Trontolone (WP), Hasley(S).  Ken-Hy scored 5 unearned runs in first two innings on 1 hit.
       For NF Andy Tobias, Kiernan Harris and Ed Kohout combined 1 hitter, 11K's.
 

6-16-09 Highlights
   Mader Construction 1- Meridian Medical 1 (9 Inn)
     Justin McInerney(MM)CG 6 hitter,Marco Marreno 3 hits, Scott Whitehead (MC) 7/2/3,John Rapp clsd.    
   New Era 6 - Royal Printing 1
       Zach Leitten WP 8K's  3H, unearned run  
   Escro Transportation 8 - North Forest 5
       Dan Lynch WP 6IP, Aaron Andzel save, Frank Pieri 3 for 4, Austin White 3-3, Hit from all 9 in order
       For NF Max Zimmerman 2-3 2RBI's (3B), Matt Corigliano 3-4, RBI
   Ken-Hy Auto 3 - Pignataros 2
       Ken-Hy wins in 7th on error
 
6-13-09 Highlights
   Mader Construction 11- North Forest 4
       John Rapp WP 3 shutout inn relief, Jasinski 2 run double to tie game in sixth, Mader 7 runs top 7.   
       For NF John Ticco 2-3 3RBI's, Andy Tobias 3H, 7K's for 5 inn (left 1 out, 2 on in T6)-no dec.
   New Era 4 - Ken-Hy Auto 2
       Jordan Cave WP 6K's  4H,  Steve Karnyski 3-4 2 RBI's   

   Escro Transportation 2 - Meridian Medical 1

     Lance Roe WP 3-hitter, Alex Esposito 2b & RBI, Frank Pieri GW RBI
   Royal Printing 5 - Pignataros 1
       Andy Dexter WP 5H, 4Ks, Royal scored 5 in bottom 6, Matt Militello 3-4, 2H & 2RBI's in 6th

6-11 All rainouts before becoming official rescheduled for 7/14.   

6-9-09 Highlights 
   Mader Construction 2- Ken-Hy Auto 1       Scott Whitehead WP
   New Era 7 - Meridian Medical 2                Zack Leitten WP
      Escro Transportation 1 - Royal Printing 0   
        Dan Lynch WP, Mike Zeoli 3B, run, Nick Knatsu 2-3, 2B, GW RBI
      Pignataros 7 - North Forest 1  
        Rick Cumbo 6 IP (WP), Ron Canestro 2hits, NF Max Zimmerman RBI 3B 
7-10-08 Highlights
   Royal Printing 11 - Ken-Hy Auto 2 
       Andy Dexter (WP), Joe Jagoda 3 for 4, 
    North Forest 3 - Mader Construction 1
       Jason Frey(WP), Matt Jimenez save, Alec Roberts 2 for 3, double, 2 RBI's

7-8 Highlights

Escro Transportation replaces Siegal Landscaping.  No Regional this year! 

Congratulations to Playoff winner Pignataro's who defeated New Era for championship after eliminating Royal Printing.  Pignataro finished second to host team in Regionals and advanced to Johnstown.  Unfortunately, they were eliminated on day 2 by New Orleans after losing to Brooklyn on day 1. 

Regular season concludes 7/15.  Congratulations to North Forest (#1 seed), Pignataro's and New Era in qualifing for Playoffs.   Best 2 of 3 playoffs between top 4 finishers starts at conclusion of the regular season (Thurs 7/17 baring tie for 4th playoff spot between Royal Printing and Ken Hy-Auto).  Playoff games start at 6:00PM (not 6:15)
Playoff winner goes to AAABA Regional in Altoona with host team, New Brunswick and Elk County. Report 8-1, regional 8-2 to 8-4. Regional winner goes to Johnstown, report 8-10, play 8-11 thru 8-16 (16 team double elimination).

7-13 Highlights
   Royal Printing 6 - Ken-Hy Auto 3 
       Bryan Watts(WP) 
    Pignataro's 5 - New Era 4 
    North Forest 4 - Meridian Medical 3(8 inn) 
       Sean Voss(WP-CG), Matt Jarrett GW double, RBI

7-10 Highlights
   Royal Printing 11 - Ken-Hy Auto 2 
       Andy Dexter (WP), Joe Jagoda 3 for 4, 
    North Forest 3 - Mader Construction 1
       Jason Frey(WP), Matt Jimenez save, Alec Roberts 2 for 3, double, 2 RBI's

7-8 Highlights
   Ken-Hy Auto 5 - North Forest 1 
       Michael Bright WP, 
    Meridian Medicine  9  -  Royal Printing 3
       Cael Johnson winning pitcher
    Pignataro  9  -  Siegal Landscaping 0
       Andy Dlugosz winning pitcher, 1 hitter
    Mader Construction 7  -  New Era 0
       Tim Klein 4 hitter (WP), Colin McNulty 2 for 3, 2 rbi's
7-6 Highlights
   New Era 13  -  Mader 1
     Chris Page winning pitcher
7-3 Highlights
   New Era 7  -  Pignataro 4
     Zack Leitten winning pitcher
   Meridian Medicine 1  -  North Forest 0
     Justin Nowak and Cael Johnson combined for 1 hit shutout 

7-1 Highlights
   North Forest 2  -  Royal Printing 1  (8 innings)
       Matt Jimenez winning pitcher in relief
       Matt Francis doubled and scored winning run.
   Meridian Medicine  2  -  Ken-Hy Auto 1
       Craig Kosnikowski winning pitcher allowing one (1) hit
    Pignataro  4  -  Mader Const 1
       Andy Dlugosz winning pitcher
    New Era  8  -  Siegal Landscaping 3
       Tim Szalkowski winning pitcher
6-29 Makeups from 6-17 - all rained out TBD
6-28 Highlights
    Ken-Hy Auto 0 - Pignataros 0, called after 6 innings lightning
    New Era 7 - Royal Printing 3, called after 6 innings darkness
         Terry McFadden winning pitcher
    NF @ Siegel and Mader @ Meridian rained out, reschedule TBD.
6-26 Highlights
    Meridian Medicine 3 - Siegal Landscaping   0
         Matt Haseley complete game 2 hitter
    Pignataro   8 - Royal Printing 2
         Chris Pistorio(WP), 2 RBI double
    New Era 9 Ken-Hy Auto 0
         Zack Leitten and Chris Page combine for the shutout
6-24 Highlights
    New Era 9 - North Forest 1
         Tim Szalkowski (WP)
    Ken-Hy Auto 4   - Siegal Landscaping 3
         Jim Tronolone(WP),Dave Haseley save, Scott Whitehead 2 RBI
    Meridian Medicine 1 - Pignataro 0
         Craig Kosnikowski(WP),Jeff Szalkowski winning RBI
    Royal Printing 7 - Mader Const. 1
         Sebby Bellito(WP), Matt Millitello 4-5,2 runs scored
6-21 Highlights
    Meridian Medicine 4   -   New Era 2
         Frank Polino 2 for 3 with 2 RBI's
         Matt Haseley winning pitcher
    North Forest 1 - Pignataro 0
         Andy Tobias winning pitcher/no hitter
         Taylor Gahagen RBI double
    Ken-Hy 5 - Mader Const. 4
         No details reported.
    Royal Printing 7 - Siegal Landscaping 0
6-19 Highlights
    North Forest 8 - Ken-Hy Auto 4
         North Forest overcame 3-0 deficit after top of first by scoring
         6 in bottom of first. Sean Voss earned save and had 2 rbi double in first
         Jason Frey recorded victory in AAABA debut.
    Meridian Medical 1 - Royal Printing 1
         Game declared a tie after five. Pitches Andy Dexter(RP) and Cael Johnson
    Pignataro   9   - Siegal Landscaping 2
         No details reported.
    New Era - Mader Construction
         Rained out in fifth. Will be replayed from start - TBD.   
6-14 Highlights
    North Forest 5 - Royal Printing 1
          Kris Gentzke(WP)9 K's, triple and run scored
    Pignataro   10   - Mader Const 7
          Chris Pistorio 3 hits, 3 rbi, and 3 runs scored
          Andy Dlugosz 2 hits and 3 rbi.
    New Era   10 - Siegal Landscaping 0
          Terry McFadden(WP)
    Ken-Hy Auto 4 - Meridian Medicine 3 (8innings)
          Dave Haseley (WP)
6-12 Highlights
    Royal Printing 2 - New Era 0
          Kyle Smith(WP)
    Ken-Hy Auto 5 - Pignataro 4
          Chaz Mye(WP) 5 inn. 7 k
          Kevin Whitehead Home run, 2 rbi, Derek Speaker 3 hits
    Meridian Medicine 2 - Mader Const. 1
          Matt Hasely(WP)
    North Forest 6 - Siegal Landscaping 2
          Sean Voss (WP),Andy Tobias (S)
          Jason Radwan 3-3, 2 2B's, 2 RBI
6-10 Highlights
    Games Rained out
6-7 Highlights
    North Forest 5 - New Era 3
          North Forest scores 3 in top of 7th, Turns DP with bases full
          in bottom of 7th to end game.  Kris Gentzke(WP)
    Ken-Hy Auto 5 - Siegal Landscaping 3
          Scott Whitehead winning pitcher in Ken-Hy's first win in A.A.A.B.A.
          Brad Gibson had 2 hits and 3 RBI
    Pignataro 5 - Meridian Medicine 2
          Chris Koller winning pitcher
    Royal Printing 6 - Mader Const. 3
          Chuck Stodolka winning pitcher with 11 K's
          Scott Retslaff 3/3 with a double.
6-5 Highlights
    Mader Const. 1 - Ken-Hy Auto 0
          Tim Klein(WP) 6k, 1 hit
    New Era 3 - Meridian Medicine 1
          Chris Page(WP) 13k, 1 hit
    Pignataro Finance 2 North Forest 1
          Chris Pistorio (WP), Andy Dlugosz save, Ron Canestro RBI, Run scored
    Royal Printing 6   Siegal Landscaping 5 (9 innings)