GCAA Baseball Pacific League Final Recap

2007-06-15 / Sports

Giants - The Giants finished the season on a high note behind the play of Mark Luglio, William Mulhall and Max Sutherland . All the boys showed improvement over the season and the are already looking forward to next Spring.

Cubs - The Cubs had a strong finish with incredible pitching from starter pitcher Jack Rogers; reliever, Sam Lucchesi and closer, Christian Coppola. The pitching had speed and range with several strike outs including two batters with bases loaded to end the last inning. The hitting was also impressive this week from the bats of James DeSousa, Joseph King and Ryan Pascale.

Pirates - The Pirates ended their season the same way they started - strong hitting and pitching and some stellar defense. Chris Ciurcina and Brandon Brugnone were outstanding in the field. Michael Franco provided power pitching and hitting and Peter Sceusa continued his hot hitting and flashed his speed around the bases. It was the end of a very successful season for the Pirates.

A's- Lead by Kyle Cortese knocking the stitches off the ball (including two doubles Saturday), the A's bats exploded in the final week. Jack Wozniak, Patrick Smith, Matthew Giraldo, and Brendan Burke all launched balls into orbit. Christopher Levano, Kieran O'Sullivan, and Matthew Varano contributed base hits while Brendan Schick turned in a beautiful unassisted double play at second. Aidan Ryan pounded out seven hits on the week and continued his gold glove defense. And was that Zach Mezzo or Roger Clemens on the mound Saturday?

Devil Rays - The Pacific Devil Rays finished their season strong. Devil Rays were led by great pitching, hitting, fielding and base running by Mike Nygaard and Kyle Quinn. They were also led by the solid pitching, hitting, and defense of Jack McManus and Mike Miller. Brian McKenna and James Rumsey got clutch hits during the season. Brian McKenna also worked hard behind the plate handling most of the catching duties. Chris Hobert was a key to the team's success with several hits and defensive plays during the year, including a great catch in the last inning of the last game. Zach Warhurst and Sean Knowles played strong all year with several hits, defensive plays, and runs scored. Marc Ventre came on at the end of the year with strong hitting. It was a great season with no rain-outs!

Blue Jays - James Walsh solidified his role as the team closer and Brendan Coors gave it his all catching. Great hustle by Rob Hyer, Mitch Feijoo and Luke Thompson and a powerful hitting display by Cole Sonner and Alex Tateosian. Great improvement was shown by all the BlueJays thruoghout the season.

Yankees - The Yankees completed their season with two exciting games against the Royals and Cubs. Joe Como had some big hits against the Royals and had his pitching debut against the Cubs. Joe Philippas continued his torrid hitting against both teams. Kevin McDougal, Peter McCarthy and Sean Dillmeier showed skill both offensively and defensively. The Yankees thank the GCAA for affording them the opportunity to play ball against their neighbors and friends.

Mariners - The Pacific Mariners finished the season on a roll, as Thursday's game featured big lumber from Brandon Hollaway,Jay Iraj and Jamie Atkinson. Michael DeSanti's flashed some leather in the top of the 6th to preserve the game.Saturday's contest was a great pitching duel, as TJ Michelini,Matty Chmil,Jamie Atkinson.Michael DeSanti and Liam McAndrews all pitched

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