
Long Island Chiefs Baseball
2008 Season
News
Sunday June 1st 2008 Game 7 – L.I. Chiefs vs. Levittown North Stars
The Long Island Chiefs continued their winning streak, defeating the North Stars by the score of 10-4. In a repeating theme the Chiefs Defense was outstanding. Chris Duffy pitched an unbelievable 7 2/3 innings using 94 pitches. He baffled 30 batters, producing 7 K's, 1 base on balls, and gave up 4 runs on 6 hits. Phil Remi pitched 1 and 1/3 innings in relief. He faced 4 batters, letting up no runs, no hits, no base on balls, and 1 K, on 8 pitches. Chris and Phil pitched a gem.
Defense
It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's Jame Agolia. In the first inning James “Superman” Agolia made yet another classic flying catch in left center field, and for good measure did it again in the 4th inning in short center field, robbing 2 hits from the North Stars. The Chiefs extinguished the stars final threat in the 7th inning. With a man on 3rd Jeremy “I got game” Baldwin stole a base hit from the stars with an athletic twisting, jumping catch in the hole at shortstop and then tossed it over to Brandon LiVecchi covering 3rd base for 6:5 double play. wo ha. 1st Baseman AJ Mastroanni was the cog to the chiefs error free defense, scooping errant throws and completing the plays for outs. Nice work AJ.
Running
On the base path James showed that he is in fact faster than a speeding bullet - when he basically turned a routine walk into a stand up triple. He simply sprinted to first and never stopped running until he reached 3rd base. Awesome job James. The most unpredictable play would have to go to Phil Remi, who stole home after being caught in a rundown on the 3rd base line...cycling at least 7 times. The play lasted so long that coach Ruvio actually ran out of advice, coach Cummings made a stock trade, and coach Darren called home to catch up on the Yankee game. Awesome effort Phil.
Offense
The Chiefs offense was led by Mike Ruvio with 4 hits followed by AJ Mastroanni with 3 hits. James Agolia, Brandon LiVecchi, and Jeremy Baldwin each had 2 hits. Donald Grupski and Phil Remi had 1 apiece.
Brenden Cummings is on the DL.
Next game will be Sunday, June 8th at 12:15 pm Long Island Warriors -vs- Long Island Chiefs at Salk Middle School - Go Chiefs!
Sunday May 18th 2008 Game 6 – L.I. Chiefs vs. L.I. Warriors
Rain out to be made up on Sat. June 7th at 5:00 P.M.
Sunday May 4th 2008 Game 5 – L.I. Chiefs vs. Garden City Sharks
The Long Island Chiefs harpooned the Garden City Sharks 7 – 1 improving their record to 4 wins and 1 loss. The Chiefs’ defense continues to dazzle spectators, stifle opponents, and excite parents. With one word, Coach Bobby Cummings summed up today’s defensive effort - “Amazing!” The Sharks set an aggressive offensive tone to the game in the early innings only to have their frozen rope line drives caught for outs. Phil Remi started the defensive stand stifling a shot down the hot corner. James Agolia, with the ESPN play of the week, made a diving catch in center field and converted the effort into a double play (Nice concentration James!). Jeremy Baldwin with the web cam play of the day, made an unbelievable diving grab deep behind 2nd base for a 6-4 put out. The Wyatt Russo (c) and Chris Duffy (p) battery kept Shark batters off balance throughout the game sending the goose egg to the 7th inning (28 batters, 4Ks, 5 hits, 0 runs). The offense was powered by Don Grupski (3RBIs), Chris Duffy (HR), and Sean Kilcullen(1 RBI). Brenden Cummings (Hip) and Brandon LiVecchi (Thumb) are on the DL.
Next game will be Sun, May 18 Long Island Warriors -vs- Long Island Chiefs 03:30 PM Salk Middle School Go Chiefs!
Sunday April 27th 2008 Game 4 – L.I. Chiefs vs. LSW Red
The Long Island Chiefs bounced back to their winning ways by defeating LSW Red 12 – 1. The Chiefs’ played outstanding defense yielding only 1 error. Phil Remy highlighted the defensive effort at 2nd base with the ESPN play of the week (Nice catch Phil). Strong pitching performances by Chris Duffy (20 batters, 2 Ks , 2 BB) and Phil Remy (4 batters, 1 k, 0 BB) solidified the defense. After the 2nd inning it looked like the Chiefs offensive woes would continue. The Chiefs loaded the bases with 1 out, Brandon LiVecchi hit a sharp one hopper that ricocheted off base runner Chris Duffy’s leg for the 2nd out (The Rule states that the runner is out and the base runners cannot advance). The inning ended with the Chiefs leaving the bases loaded and zero runs. Eventually the Chiefs offensive broke out in a big way led with a 12 run 10 hit attack. James Agolia sealed the victory with his speed, escaping a 3rd – home run down for the final run of the game. Brenden Cummings is out on the DL with a leg injury. Get well soon!
Next game will be Sun, May 04 Long Island Chiefs -vs- Garden City Sharks 12:15 PM Salk Middle School. Go Chiefs!
4/25
Sunday April 20th 2008 Game 3 – L.I. Chiefs vs. Bellmore Bulls
The Long Island Chiefs took one on the chin Sunday, stalling their spring record to 2-1 with a 12- 4 defeat against the Bellmore Bulls. The Chiefs had gutsy pitching performances by Don Grupski, Phil Remy, and Sean Kilcullen and two stellar unassisted double plays by the infield. Plagued by the wind, and bad luck, the Chiefs could not overcome the early 4 run deficit.
Next game will be Sunday April 27th 2008 LSW Red -vs- Long Island Chiefs 03:30 PM Salk Middle School Go Chiefs!
4/14
Sunday April 13th 2008 Game 2 – Levittown North Stars vs. L.I. Chiefs
The Long Island Chiefs improved their spring record to 2-0 with a 10 - 3 victory over the Levittown North Stars. The Chiefs defense led by pitcher Chris Duffy, who pitched 6 inning with 6 K’s (5 looking), set the stage. The Chiefs silenced their opponents with stellar defensive plays in the outfield by Matt Tamborrino and Sean Kilcullen. The Chiefs completed their 1st double play (1-5-4) of the season. The offense was led by Wyatt Russo’s (3 RBIs) bases loaded triple and Phil Remi (2 RBIs, 3 stolen bases). Mike Ruvio (1 stolen base), Chris Duffy (2 stolen bases), Donny Grupski, and Sean Kilcullen all drove in 1 RBI.
The chiefs next game will be Sunday April 20th 2008. Go Chiefs!
3/28
The complete Spring 2008 NTB Schedule will be posted by SUNDAY NIGHT.
3/25
NTB Division Alignments have been posted
3/23
Summer tournaments that we are considering. – right here on the island. This is August 15th - 17th, 2008
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