Hawks Baseball: 13/14 Hawks Baseball

Monday, April 23
2007 Game Summary

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Summer Season Opens with a Thriller

Alex Weingarten's single to leftfield in the top of the 7th inning started the game winning rally as Vin Sharkey and Eric Mandell drove in the tying and game winning runs with 2 outs in a 7 - 6 win over the undefeated New Hyde Park Cyclones.  Nick Colasurdo's bases clearing triple was a key blow as the Hawks recovered from a 4 - 1 deficit.   


 HAWKS DROP DH TO WHITEPOINT WANDERERS
The 13 U Hawks were swept by the Wanderers this past Sunday at Malverne HS.  In  game one, the Hawks trailed 3-2 heading into the 5th inning, but the Wanderers exploded for 11 runs in the frame.

Game two saw the Hawks carry a 6-5 lead heading into the 5th inning. The Wanderers struck again in the 5th, and scored 5 runs, to go ahead 10-6. The Hawks pulled to within 10-8, but the Wanderers scored 3 more runs in the 6th to win again by a final score of 13-8.

These were the 1st two losses on the season for the Hawks, who now stand at 8 wins and 2 losses.  Next up for the Hawks is the Baseball Heaven Memorial Day tournament in Yaphank, NY.

HAWKS SWEEP WILDCATS - REMAIN UNDEFEATED
 

The  13 U Hawks played a Mothers day doubleheader at Rath Park, in Franklin Square, on Sunday, May 13th, against the Wildcats. The Hawks played flawless defense, got timely hitting, and two complete game pitching performances, from Vin Sharkey and Eric Mandell.

Things didn't get off on the right foot though, with the Wildcats scoring 5 runs in the bottom of the 1st inning of game one. They did this with 5 hits and a walk, combined with the only error the Hawks would make all day. The Wildcat lead wouldn't last for long, as Nick Scibelli blasted his first of two doubles on the day to start a 2nd inning rally. Doug Kraeger and Danny Donovan both knocked in runs and the Hawks made this a 5-3 game.  Nick Colasurdo hit a deep sac fly in the 3rd to make it 5-4.  The Hawks plated 4 runs in the 4th to pull away at 8-5.  Scibelli started the rally once again followed by Milt Tembelis' second hit of the game, and a Kraeger walk, to load the bases. Ryan Pfingst, Brian Trabulsi, Matt Testani, and Donovan each drove in a run. The 9th run was scored on a sac fly off the bat of Scibelli to put this one away in the 5th inning.

Vin Sharkey allowed just 3 hits after the 1st inning and no runs scored.  Joe Cormio at third base, and Dan Donovan at shortstop, each handled 5 ground balls, and made perfect throws to Colasurdo at first base.  Doug Kraeger (catcher) threw out 2 Wildcat base runners attempting to steal. Tyler Bivona had 2 hits in the game, batting leadoff.

This was a solid Hawk victory - 9-5!

In game 2 the Hawks took a 2-0 lead in the 2nd inning on rbi's off the bats of Doug Kraeger and Alex Weingarten. Tyler Bivona doubled in Matt Testani who had singled, to make it 3-0, in the 3rd inning. The Hawks went ahead 6-0 in the 4th inning, on rbi's from Kraeger and Ryan Pfingst. Pfingst earned it the hard way, by getting hit by a pitch on the elbow with the count 3-2,  and the bases loaded.  Nick Scibelli knocked in the 7th run for the Hawks, with his 4th hit on the day, in the 6th inning, to round out the Hawks scoring for the game. 
Eric Mandell  scattered 5 hits while striking out 4, and letting up just 2 runs in his first start of the 2007 season. He only walked 2 batters in his 7 innings of work. Alex Weingarten (catching) threw out 2 Wildcats attempting steals, and also picked a runner off of third base, with the bases loaded!

Hawks win 7-2, and move to 8 wins and 0 losses on the season!!!  They remain in 1st place, 1 full game ahead of the NY Gladiators.

Standings are posted at:  www.ncyaa.org  - 13u Division

Notes:

Nick Scibelli finished the day 4 for 4 with 2 doubles, 2 rbi's, and 4 runs scored. Milt Tembelis and Tyler Bivona were 3 for 6.  Matt Testani was 2 for 4 on the day.  The Hawks meet the Whitepoint Wanderers for a doubleheader next week, Sunday 5/20, 9AM at Speno Park in East Meadow. 

The Hawks are now 18 wins and 1 loss while competing on the 90' base playing field, since the fall of 2006!

HAWKS SWEEP RAVENS

The 13u Hawks swept a doubleheader from the Ravens on Sunday, May 6th, at Dutch Broadway field, by the scores of 11-1 and 13-1. Matt Testani pitched his first game of the season for the Hawks and allowed 5 hits while fanning 3, in 5 innings of work. Vin Sharkey, Nick Scibelli and Ryan Pfingst each had 2 hits.

In game 2 the Hawks pounded out 22 hits   -  Dan Donovan led the way with 4 hits and 3 runs scored, while Nick Colasurdo and Tyler Bivona  banged out 3 hits each. Vin Sharkey- 2 triples, Alex Weingarten, Nick Scibelli, and Ryan Pfingst all had 2 hits in the contest. Colasurdo had 5 rbi's with Sharkey adding 4 of his own.

Notes:

Vin Sharkey's consecutive on base streak reached 18 before he finally made an out in the 2nd game yesterday. Sharkey is batting .750 through 6 games.

The Hawks play a DH next Sunday, 5/13 vs the Wildcats, 9AM @ Rath Park.


HAWKS TAKE TWO FROM MANHATTAN THUNDER
The 13 and under Hawks went on a road trip to Wards Island, with the New York City skyline in the background on Sunday, April 29th, to face the Manhattan Thunder for two games. 
The first game was a close one with the Hawks trailing 5-3 heading into the 6th inning. The 9AM  start time and the ride to Manhattan seemed to play a part in the slow start, by this solid group of Hawk players. The Hawks woke up with a vengeance though in the 6th inning, by scoring 6 times, to take a 9-5 lead. The big plays in the inning came on a bunt single by Eric Mandell and a 2 run single delivered once again off the bat of Brian Trabulsi. Also delivering key rbi hits in the inning were double's by Tyler Bivona  and Nick Colasurdo.   Vin Sharkey also drove in a run in the inning with a hard hit single.

On the pitchers mound for the Hawks, Nick Colasurdo had 10 strikeouts through 4 innings of work. Eric Mandell threw 1 2/3 in relief and Joe Cormio came in with the bases loaded in the last inning, with 2 out and a 9-7 lead.  Cormio fell behind 3-0 on the hitter and then threw 3 straight strikes to get the Thunder hitter swinging at strike three to end the game!!!!

Hawks Win 9-7!

 

The Hawks sent Vin Sharkey to the hill in game 2 and he brought his "A" game to the mound for the 2nd straight week, by throwing a 4 hit, 8 strikeout gem, in leading the Hawks to a 10-0 victory over the Thunder.

Eric Mandell had 4 rbi's while Nick Scibelli and Milt Tembelis had 2 rbi's each, to lead the Hawk offense.  Sharkey also scored 3 times.

The Hawks improved to 4 wins and 0 losses on the young season.

 

Notes:

Vin Sharkey has reached base safely in all 13 plate appearances this season with 5 hits, 7 walks and he reached base on an error and he's also scored 8 runs in 4 games.  Eric Mandell finished the day 4 for 6.  The Hawks were without the services of Alex Weingarten and Doug Kraeger for both games.


Next up for the Hawks- Sunday, May 6th DH vs. Valley Stream Ravens.


HAWKS OPEN WITH A SWEEP!


The 13U Hawks opened the Spring 2007 NCYAA season on Sunday, April 22nd, with a doubleheader win against the Levittown Cardinals. The Hawks got off to a  quick start in game one when Nick Colasurdo blasted a 2 run double to straight away center field, to plate Vin Sharkey, who singled to start the rally, and Doug Kraeger, who walked. Tyler Bivona walked with the bases loaded to make it 3-0 Hawks, after one inning of play. The Hawks took a 4-0 lead when Ryan Pfingst scored on a wild pitch in the 3rd inning after a walk and a stolen base. Kraeger walked with the bases loaded in the 5th inning to score Brian Trabulsi, who started the inning with a walk, to increase the lead to 5-0. Nick Scibelli made it 6-0 with a leadoff Home Run blast down the left field line in the 6th. Milt Tembelis was cruising along on the pitchers mound for the Hawks, and had allowed just 2 hits and had 4 strikeouts through 5 complete innings. The Cardinals put 2 runs on the scoreboard in their half of the 6th, but that was all they'd get for the game. The Hawks added an insurance run in the 7th and Eric Mandell nailed down the save in the bottom of the frame. The game ended with a diving catch in centerfield by Pfingst.

Hawks win 7-2!

 

Game 2 looked to be a pitchers duel early on, with Vin Sharkey throwing all strikes for the Hawks against a hard throwing Cardinal righty. The Cardinal pitcher struck out 5 in the first two innings. But with 2 out and Milt Tembelis on 3rd base, Brian Trabulsi lined a single to put the Hawks up 1-0 in the 3rd inning.

The Hawks went ahead 2-0 in the 4th when Sharkey scored on a single by Eric Mandell. But it was in the 5th inning that the Hawks busted the game open.

Alex Weingarten walked with one out, Ryan Pfingst doubled down the right field line and Tembelis knocked in both with another double in the inning. Trabulsi added his 2nd two out Rbi single of the game, to make it 6-0, by knocking in Matt Testani, who had walked. Sharkey had allowed just one hit heading into the top of the 6th when the Cardinals scored 3 runs on 3 hits to make this a 6-3 game. Nick Colasurdo added an insurance run for the Hawks in the bottom of the 6th with another deep, Rbi double. Colasurdo finished the day with 4 rbi's. Sharkey was 3 for 3, 3 runs, and 4 walks on the day.

Hawks win , 7-3, to complete the sweep!

It was a great opening day for everyone!

The Hawks play the Manhattan Thunder next Sunday, April 29th @ 9AM in a doubleheader at Wards Island.






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Hawks Wrap Up Fall Season With Another DH Sweep!     
The 13 U VS Hawks played their final doubleheader this past Sunday, October 29th, at Whelan Field in Malverne, against the Garden City Fire, and won both games, by scores of 12-2 & 11-10.
Milt Tembelis took the mound in game one and allowed just 2 hits in 5 innings pitched. The Hawks ended this game in the bottom of the 5th by the mercy rule, with a 10 run lead.    Nick Colasurdo had 2 hits, 2 rbi's and 3 runs scored, while Tembelis helped his cause with 2 hits and 2 rbi's as well. Doug Kraeger walked 4 times, scored 3 times while Nick Scibelli and Alex Weingarten both walked 3 times each.    Scibelli scored 3 times as well.    Ryan Pfingst had 2 rbi's, the last one was a game ending, walk off line drive, into the left field corner, to plate Colasurdo and give the Hawks the game one victory, 12-2. 
Game 2 was a wild one with the Hawks holding on to win 11-10 . 
The Hawks took a 6-0 lead after 3 innings of play but could not hold on to this early advantage. Offensively, the Hawks were at their strongest, and had 12 hits in the contest, led by Vinny Sharky's towering 3-run Home Run over the right field fence! Sharky finished the game with 2 hits,2 runs and 3 rbi's.    Other Hawks with 2 hits were Doug Kraeger, Nick Scibelli, Nick Colasurdo, and Milt Tembelis. 8 of 11 Hawk batters had an rbi!    The Hawks finished with a record of 10 wins 1 loss and 2 ties!!!!!
This was their first season on the 90' bases and 60' pitching mound field dimensions, and they adapted very quickly . 
Before you know it, we'll be in the gym for winter workouts!!!
Thanks to everyone for a great year!!!!

SHOWDOWN IN LEVITTOWN
The Hawks traveled  to Levittown Sunday, October 22nd, to face the 7-1 second place Cardinals, for a 1st place showdown. The two teams lived up to the billing, as both games were decided in the last at bat of the game. 
In game one, the Hawks battled back from a 4-1 deficit with Milt Tembelis pitching another solid game. The Cardinals led 4-3 heading to the 6th inning when Nick Colasurdo hit a towering double for the Hawks, to score Nick Scibelli all the way from 1st base, for a 4-4 tie.    The Cards took the lead in the bottom of the 6th, but the Hawks rallied again in the 7th, as Milt Tembelis brought in Ryan Pfingst with the tying run at 5-5.    But in the bottom of the 7th, with 2 out and the bases loaded, the Cards scored the winning run on a line drive hit to left field  -    Final, 6-5 Levittown.    It was the Hawks first loss of the fall season.    Doug Kraeger had 3 hits in the loss while Brian Trabulsi chipped in with 2 hits.

Game 2 was just as exciting for both teams   -  Alex Weingarten was on the mound for the Hawks and he brought his "A" game to the hill in this one. Alex had 10 strikeouts and allowed just 2 hits in 7 innings of work. He displayed a dazzling knuckle curve and a powerful fastball throughout the game.    The only problem for the Hawks was that the Cardinal pitcher was also putting zeros on the board to match Alex.    This game was scoreless after regulation and went to extra frames!    Nick Colasurdo pitched two scoreless innings in the 8th and 9th.   The umpires announced that the 9th inning would be the last inning due to the time limit rule. The Hawks loaded the bases with two outs in the 9th, but couldn't score the run to win it, and had to settle for a tie. Final, 0-0.



The Hawks have one remaining doubleheader for the fall season, next Sunday, October 29th, at Whelan Field in Malverne.  1st Game starts at 9:30 AM, vs. Garden City Fire.

The Hawks now stand at 8 wins 1 loss and 2 ties .

HAWKS CONTINUE WINNING ON 90 FOOT FIELD
Milton Tembelis's allowed only a first inning double while stiking out 10 as the Hawks moved to 8 - 0 - 1 on the fall season.  Vinny Sharkey and Nick Scibelli had key hits in the 5 - 2 victory over the Garden City Fire.  The second game of the nighttime double header was cancelled as tempertures dropped into the 40's with a howling wind making the game feel more like Canadian Football than baseball.

Hawks Win and Tie vs. IGB Lightning - Remain Undefeated and in 1st Place 
 

Milt Tembelis pitched a 1 hit masterpiece on Sunday, October 8th, at Whelan Field in Malverne, against a very tough IGB Lightning team, in the 13 U NCYAA fall league. Tembelis struck out 5 and walked 2 batters while going the distance in game 1 of the doubleheader.  Eric Mandel had 2 hits and Vin Sharky knocked in an insurance run in the bottom of the 6th in the 3-0 victory.

Game 2 was another pitching duel as Eric Mandel threw 5 strong innings and left the game with a 4-1 lead. The Lightning mounted a comeback and tied the game in the bottom of the 7th, 4-4.  The Hawks managed to hold on in the 8th as the Lightning loaded the bases with 1 out. A hard hit ground ball to Nick Scibelli at third base was turned into an inning ending 5-2-3 double play!!! (third-Scibelli to catcher-Kraeger to first-Testani) The game ended after a scoreless 9th inning due to the time limit rule, tied 4-4.

The Hawks remain unbeaten this fall with 7 wins and 1 tie in 8 games.  Next up for the Hawks is a doubleheader, Saturday night, at Garden City Pool, 6 PM, against the GC Fire.

Hawks Sweep Third Straight Doubleheader
 

The VS Hawks took two games from the Lynbrook Cyclones on Sunday, September 24th, by the scores of 5-3 and 11-4,  on their home field, Whelan Field in Malverne.

The Hawks are now 6 wins and 0 losses in the fall NCYAA 13 year old division.

Game one was a tight one until Nick Colasurdo blasted a 2 run double up the left center field gap to put the Hawks up for good. Vin Sharky had an rbi line drive off the right field fence in the 1st inning and scored twice for the Hawks. Milt Tembelis and Sharky limited the Cyclones to 5 hits and struck out 8 batters.

Game 2 saw another awesome pitching performance from Alex Weingarten. Alex  struck out 5 and only allowed 3 hits in 5 1/3 innings. Alex hasn't let up a run in over 12 innings pitched this fall.  The offensive highlight of the day came in the top of the 7th inning with the Hawks leading 7-3. The bases were loaded for Nick Scibelli and he sent a towering shot over the right field fence for a grand slam home run!!!!  Scibelli finished with 3 hits and a walk in the game.  This would be all the Hawks needed as Matt Testani pitched the final 1 2/3 innings, by striking out 3,  picking up the save.  Nick Colasurdo and Doug Kraeger had 2 hits each in the 11-4 victory.

 

The Hawks look to continue their winning ways next Sunday, October 1st, when they face the 5-1 Levittown Cardinals at Whelan Field in Malverne.

Hawks Take Two Games From Saxons

 

The Hawks walked 14 times in route to a 15-4 victory over the Saxons on Sunday, September 17th, at Whelan Field in Malverne, in game one.  Nick Colasurdo had 3 hits, including a 300 ft. homerun over the right center field fence. Doug Kraeger and Milt Tembelis  had 2 hits each and Nick Scibelli, (2 hits), ended the game with a 2 run double into the outfield gap. Colasurdo, Tembelis and Vin Sharky crossed home plate for  11 of the Hawks 15 runs!  Ryan Pfingst had 4 walks and 2 rbi's and Brian Trabulsi walked 3 times.

 

Game 2 was a low scoring affair with the Hawks coming out on top once again, by a score of 4-1. Nick Colasurdo pitched a super game and Eric Mandel came in for the save. Danny Donovan, playing 2nd base, had a solid defensive day.  Ryan Pfingst and Brian Trabulsi had 2 hits each in this victory.

 

The Hawks are now 4-0 in the Fall NCYAA 13 year old division after 2 weeks and face the 3-1 Cyclones next Sunday, 9/24 @ 10:30 AM-Whelan Field.

HAWKS DEBUT ON 90 foot field with Sweep
Game 1    Hawks 10     FS Seminoles 9

The Hawks began play yesterday for the first time on major league field dimensions by sweeping a twin bill from the Franklin Square Seminoles in the fall NCYAA 13 year old division.  Eric Mandel had a bases loaded, 2 out, 2 run single, to cap a 5 run come from behind victory in the bottom of the 7th inning in game one. This coming after 5 walks and a Nick Scibelli blast that just missed going over the center field fence for what would have been a walk off grand slam on the 90' field at Whelan, in Malverne.

Milt Tembelis and Vin Sharky pitched well, but some untimely errors by the Hawk defense led to the Seminoles scoring 7 unearned runs.

 

Game 2    Hawks 10        Seminoles 0

 

Alex Weingarten pitched a 1 hitter, going the distance-Alex struck out 3 and the defense was perfect -Ryan Pfingst was 3-5 with 3 runs scored on the day-Dan Donovan had 2 hits-Vin Sharky continued his hot hitting-Matt Testani, Brian Trabulsi, Nick Colasurdo, Doug Kraeger, and Jerry Ventrello all chipped in with key hits in the doubleheader.


East Coast Nationals Tournament
@ Baseball Heaven
August 4th- August 6th

Hawks finish with a 1 - 1 - 2 record.  The only loss is to the tournament Champion undefeated Mid Hudson Tigers.  
Pitching gems by Tembelis, Weingarten, Sharkey, Testani and Mandel and line drive homeurns by Colasurdo lead the Hawks. 


Spring Season Highlights

Hawks Win and Tie in Two Extra Inning Games


The 12 U Hawks traveled to Levittown for a Fathers Day doubleheader on Sunday, June 18th, to face the well coached Cardinals. The Hawks trailed 2-0 heading into the 4th inning when Tyler Bivona scored on a single off the bat of Nick Colasurdo to make it a 2-1 game. The Hawks tied the game 2-2 in the 5th, when Vin Sharky blasted  a leadoff triple and Ryan Pfingst followed with an rbi line drive single. Meanwhile, Milt Tembelis was pitching another super game, and kept the Cardinals off the scoreboard for the final 4 innings. Milt struck out 4 and scattered 7 hits for the win. He also delivered the winning hit in the 7th inning when he doubled in Alex Weingarten who had been hit by a pitch to lead off the inning. Weingarten once again reached base 5 times in 6 plate appearances on the day.

Hawks win 3-2!

Game 2 was another thriller, as the Hawks fell behind early 3-0 in this one. The Hawks struck for 4 runs though, in the bottom of the 2nd, as Nick Scibelli powered an opposite field, bases loaded triple, to plate 3 runs. This came after Doug Kraeger was hit by a pitch to force in a run with the bases loaded. The Hawks trailed 5-4 heading into the bottom of the 5th, when with 2 out, Ryan Pfingst delivered a 2 run, bases loaded single, to put the Hawks on top, 6-5. The Cardinals tied the game in the last inning and the extra frame went scoreless.

The game was called due to the 2 hour, 15 minute time limit, Tied 6-6!

Nick Scibelli, Matt Testani and Vin Sharky all pitched well for the Hawks, on this 90 degree Fathers Day! The defense was strong all day with outstanding plays from Danny Donovan at third, a nice outfield assist from Dan Golde to nail a runner at third and smooth fielding all day from Vin Sharky at short.

Brian Trabulsi caught 5 innings in the heat in game two, and made some strong throws to slow the Cardinal running game down.

Hawks Drop Doubleheader to Wanderers


The 12 U Hawks lost two games Sunday, June 11th, by the scores of 11-1 and 15-7 to the Whitestone Wanderers.
Milt Tembelis had 3 hits and 4 rbi's. Two of his 3 hits were a home run and a double. The team welcomed back Alex Weingarten from the disabled list. Alex returned by reaching base all 5 times,  getting 2 hits, 2 walks and hit by a pitch.
The Hawks want to wish Philip Borroni, a Hawk from the beginning and at the end, all the best as he and his family are moving to Florida this week.

Good Luck Phil, we'll miss you as a friend and teammate!!!!

Hawks Drop Two Close Games to
Wildcats 8-7, 8-6    


The 12 U Hawks resumed play in the "A" division of the NCYAA League Sunday, after an exciting tournament at Baseball Heaven last weekend. 

It looked as though the Hawks would continue their winning ways when they scored three first inning runs on four walks and an Rbi single from Brian Trabulsi. But some sloppy defense behind pitcher Milt Tembelis and the Wildcats put up a five spot in their half of the first.  Matt Testani knocked in two runs in the second inning to knot it at five all. The Hawks trailed 6-5 heading into the fifth inning but Tembelis banged out a two run single to put the Hawks on top 7-6. The Cats answered with two in the bottom of the inning and closed out the Hawks in the sixth, for the 8-7 win.

Game two was another see-saw battle all the way through. The Hawks trailed 7-6 heading to the last inning, with the Cats adding an insurance run in the sixth, for an 8-6 win.  Doug Kraeger hit a solo Home Run in this contest, while Milt Tembelis knocked in three runs, one of his two hits a two run triple. Matt Testani had a two run single.

The Hawks look to rebound next Sunday against the Whitestone Wanderers at Newbridge Road Park in Bellmore - 1:15 PM.

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12 U  Hawks Split 4 Game Series At Baseball Heaven

    Despite heading out to Yaphank missing two important players, Alex Weingarten, (injury), and Vin Sharky, (prior commitment), but with the addition of power hitting Nick Scibelli, the 12 U Hawks had a very successful weekend of baseball. 

If the Hawks were able to turn back the clock on two innings in their first two games on Saturday, things might have turned out differently. They gave up fifteen runs in these two innings and in the other ten innings of play, they only allowed a total of four runs. 

Sunday was a completely different story for the Hawks- A winning one!

Doug Kraeger's 7 inning, 5 hit, 6 strikeout performance led the Hawks over the North Babylon Bulldogs 5-4.  The Hawks took an early 4-0 lead,the key hit a triple off the bat of Nick Colasurdo, but the Bulldogs tied it up and the game went to extra frames. Ryan Pfingst led off the 7th with a single, Dan Golde then laid down a perfect bunt and everyone was safe. Dan Donovan then knocked in the go ahead run. It looked as though the Hawks had taken a 6-4 lead on Matt Testani's Sac fly, but the umpire ruled that the runner left early from third base. Kraeger didn't need the extra run as he struck out the first two Bulldogs and got a game ending pop out to short for the 5-4 win!!!

Game two on Sunday was just as exciting as Matt Testani pitched a complete game, 4 hit, 6 strikeout gem. The highlight of this game was a 300' opposite field home run blast by Nick Scibelli. That was the only run in the game through 4 innings of play. The Hawks put 3 runs on the board in the 5th inning-Brian Trabulsi ripped a leadoff double into the left field corner to start the inning. Dan Golde dropped another perfect bunt to put runners on 1st and 3rd. Ryan Pfingst smacked a base hit between short and third for an rbi single. Dan Donovan reached on an error that scored a run, and Matt Testani nailed a sac fly to give the Hawks a 4-0 lead.  The LI Blue Sox plated a run in their half of the 5th, but it was all Testani on the mound for the Hawks, and their 2nd victory of the day was sealed with Testani retiring the Sox 1-2-3 in the 6th. Hawks win 4-1!!!

The defensive highlight of the season came in the last inning of this game as Milt Tembelis somehow made a diving bare hand catch to retire the leadoff hitter while playing the catcher's position. Milton caught both games on Sunday on a very hot, humid day at Baseball Heaven. Great job Milt!  Tyler Bivona had an outstanding weekend at shortstop and made every play look routine.

Phillip Borroni had a bases loaded diving catch on Saturday in right field to keep the Hawks in the game.

It was a great weekend of baseball- thanks to everyone! 

Hawks Split Another Wild Doubleheader
 
The 12 U Hawks seem to love to play close and exciting games each Sunday this Spring in the NCYAA League.  Sunday, May 21st, at Cherry Valley Field in Garden City was no exception.
The Hawks made 5 errors in game one that didn't help the fine 7 strikeout pitching performance of Doug Kraeger, and dropped this one by a score of 11-8.
Both Kraeger (3 hits) and Matt Testani hit Home Runs but it wasn't enough to overcome the Wildcat run production. Testani's Home Run was a 3-run blast in the 6th that made it interesting. Milt Tembelis chipped in 2 hits.
 
Game 2 was an extra inning affair that kept everyone on the edge of their seats and under their umbrellas for the entire game.  Milt Tembelis had one of his best games ever.  Milt was cruising along on the pitchers mound and the Hawks had a 1-0 lead heading into the 4th inning. That's when the Wildcats put 3 runs on the board, but the Hawks answered back with 3 of their own in the top of the 5th. Nick Colasurdo singled, Ryan Pfingst walked, Dan Donovan laid down a perfect sac bunt, Dan Golde singled in a run, Brian Trabulsi singled, and Tyler Bivona and Vin Sharky both singled in runs. Both teams put up runs in their half of the 6th and we moved to extra innings, tied 5-5.
This is when Tembelis struck with one swing of the bat.  With two out and a runner on 1st, Milt crushed a high fastball over the fence to give the Hawks a 7-5 cushion heading into the bottom of the 7th.
Milt was mobbed by his teammates at home plate!!!!
The Wildcats scored a run in their half, but the Hawks win 7-6!!!!!
Tyler Bivona and Vin Sharky each had 2 hits in this contest.
 
The 12 U Hawks are now 6-4 in the Spring NCYAA League "A" Division.  The Hawks will play next weekend in the Memorial Day Tournament at Baseball Heaven in Yaphank, NY.
4 Games guaranteed - doubleheaders on Sat. and Sun.
Playoffs on Monday-
GO HAWKS!

Hawks Split A Mothers Day Matinee With
Brooklyn Bonnies


Led by the strong five inning pitching performance of Doug Kraeger, some timely hitting, and a flawless defensive game, the Hawks beat the Bonnies 7-4 in game one of their doubleheader on Sunday.  The Hawks fell behind 3-0 early in this one, but roared back with 6 runs in the first two innings, and never trailed again. The key offensive blow coming off of a 2 run double in the 2nd inning from the bat of Milt Tembelis. Vin Sharky and Doug Kraeger both chipped in with 2 hits each. The Hawks turned a couple of defensive gems as both Phil Borroni and Ryan Pfingst made run saving diving catches to keep the Bonnies off the scoresheet in the late innings.

In game two the Bonnies threw their ace starting pitcher and he kept the Hawks off the scoreboard. The Hawks were held to just three hits by the excellent pitching of Jose Sanchez. Two of those hits came in the last inning.

The Hawks are now 5-3 in the NCYAA "A" division and remain tied for 2nd.

Hawks look to bounce back next Sunday, May 21st- 1:30 PM @ Cherry Valley Field #1 in Garden City vs. the Wildcats in a doubleheader.

 Hawks Hold On To Gain Split With Thrilling Nightcap Victory

The 12 U Hawks traveled up to Westbury through a maze of traffic detours, during the running of the LI Marathon, to face the Salisbury Hurricanes on Sunday 5/7 @ 1:15 PM. (The games actually began close to 2:30 PM as the umpires were an hour late in arriving. Thanks to all the families that sat at the field for what turned out to be a  6 1/2 hour day of baseball!)

The Hurricanes won game one 10-7 but the Hawks bounced back in game two and won by a score of 10-9.


The game one offense was led by Nick Colasurdo- 2 hits and 2 rbi's, Tyler Bivona- 2 hits & 3 runs and Alex Weingarten- 2 hits, including a triple. Doug Kraeger pitched 5 innings, struck out 6, but a couple of Hawk errors and some timely Hurricane hitting gave the Hawks a game one loss.

Game two was a wild one-

The Hawks came out firing on all cylinders and took an early 8-1 lead after two innings with 8 hits and 3 walks. The defense was also sharp as Dan Golde and Tyler Bivona turned a perfect 6-4-3 double play in the third. The defense was key again in the 4th as Golde snagged a rising line drive to shortstop and fired to third for another double play to end the inning!  Milt Tembelis was cruising along on the mound and the Hawks took a 10-3 lead into the last inning. Milt caught the first game and was probably getting a little tired. The Hurricanes put up 6 runs and Vin Sharky was called in to pitch to the Hurricanes big cleanup hitter with the tying run just 75 feet away on third base! After an 8 pitch battle, Sharky got a pop-up and the Hawks won a wild one 10-9! The key play of this inning was a throw from Phil Borroni in right field to nail a runner at the plate with Matt Testani blocking the runner from reaching home!  Doug Kraeger led the offense with 2 doubles , a triple and 3 rbi's. Vin Sharky and Dan Golde had 2 hits apiece and Milt Tembelis knocked in 2 runs to help his cause.
The Hawks are now 4-2 in the "A" division of the NCYAA 12 U league.



 HAWKS SWEEP TOUGH LEVITTOWN CARDINALS!

Strong pitching, solid defense, and timely clutch hitting gave the Hawks 12 U team a two game sweep over a very good Levittown Cardinals team Sunday, by the scores of 4-3 and 10-6.  Milton Tembelis pitched 4 strong innings and allowed just 1 unearned run in game one. The Hawks trailed 1-0 though  heading into the 5th inning when Danny Donovan cracked a 2 run double to give the Hawks a 2-1 lead.  The Cards answered back with 2 runs in the bottom of the 5th. But the Hawks never gave up, and rallied with 2 out and nobody on base in the top of the 6th. Brian Trabulsi singled and Phillip Borroni walked in front of Tyler Bivona who then smacked one down the left field line that the Cardinal outfielder couldn't make the play on,  Trabulsi and Borroni scored to put the Hawks on top 4-3. Doug Kraeger was summoned out of the bullpen to close it out for the Hawks, and he did just that.  Hawks win 4-3!

Game two was a close one throughout the entire game and once again the Hawks found themselves down by a run heading into the bottom of the 5th. They trailed 6-5 but put up 5 runs on 8 hits in the inning, all coming again with 2 outs!  Milton Tembelis had the Hawks first Home Run of the season. Alex Weingarten had 3 hits - Trabulsi, Bivona, Tembelis, and Kraeger, had 2 hits each in the 15 hit attack.  Hats off to Danny Donovan who was called on to pitch the final 2 innings after an injury to Nick Colasurdo. Danny struck out 2 and didn't allow a hit in his 2 innings of work!

Hawks win 10-6 to complete the sweep!!!

Great games today by every player!!!!

 

Opening Day Split with College Point Warriors
The 12 year old Valley Stream Hawks opened up the 2006 Spring season on Sunday, April 9th, in the "A" division of the NCYAA league, against a scrappy College Point Warrior team, at Seamans Neck Park in Seaford.

The Hawks won the first game of the doubleheader by a score of 9-1, behind the strong combined pitching effort from Alex Weingarten and Milton Tembelis. The duo struck out 6 and allowed 4 hits.

The Hawks played a solid defensive game and took advantage by walking 7 times and stealing 7 bases to score their 9 runs in this opening game rout!

The second game was a  see-saw thriller, but unfortunately the Hawks dropped this one by a score of 8-7. The Hawks walked 11 times in the game but couldn't hold on to a late 7-6 lead as the Warriors scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 5th and held on to win it. Matt Testani knocked in 2 runs for the Hawks.
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Teammates in action at NCC.




Baseball Clinic with Coach John Morris
On Saturday, January 28th, a friend and former teammate of Coach Tom Pfingst, ex-major league ballplayer John Morris, will be on hand to give personalized instruction to our 12 and under Hawks Baseball team. This will take place from 2-3 PM at Baseball Plus in Hicksville. John starred locally at Mepham HS in Bellmore, went on to Seton Hall University, where he was made the 10th pick in the country by the KC Royals in 1982. He was later traded to the St. Louis Cardinals where he played from 1986-90. He went on to play for the Philadelphia Phillies and Anaheim Angels. John appeared in the 1987 NLCS and World Series for the Cards. He is currently the Hitting Instructor for the Phillies Reading Pa., Double A team. He is also the author of "Bullet Bob Comes to Louisville". His knowledge and understanding of the game will be a great plus for all of us to learn from this day. Hope to see all of you there!


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