May 4 Baseball Results and game stories complete
Friday, May 4
Baseball
(Game reports below scoreboard)
Freehold Township 5, Manalapan 4 - Steven Panarese's RBI single wins it
Point Beach 16 Asbury Park 6
Barnegat 6, Pinelands 3 - Chris Hadley's two-run single a key blow.
Central 9, Pinelands 2 (Thursday, RBI single by Nick Robertozzi in a six-run third inning)
Donovan 9, Lakewood 7 - Griffins clinch non-public B South title.
Lacey 6, Southern 5 - Tim Breden with a 3-run HR
Colts Neck 7, Middletown South 4 - Pat Specchio 3-for-3, double, HR, 4 RBI
Point Boro 9, Central 3 - Pat Biserta 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored
Rumson-FH 12, Manasquan 5 - Rumson nears overall A Central crown.
Wall 3 Freehold 0 - Knights clinch tie for B North
Jackson 3, TR East 2 - Ryan Guarino scores on an error in the sixth snapping a 2-2 tie.
TR South 3 Brick Mem. 1 - Career win No. 650 for bossman Ken Frank.
Ocean 5, Matawan 2 - That's 12 in a row as Spartans stay alive in B North. Please see separate story.
Howell 8, Marlboro 0 - Brian Battaglia lead off HR
Neotune 12, Long Branch 5 - Tyler Toees 3-for-4, two runs, RBI
TR North 11, Brick 1 - Mariners clinch A South title. Please see separate story.
At FirstEnergy Park
Keansburg 11, Mater Dei 7
Monmouth County Tournament
Shore 7, Monmouth 6 - Jeff Walstein squeezes home the winner in the 7th (please see separate story)
GAME REPORTS
JACKSON 3, TOMS RIVER EAST 2: The Jaguars (12-5, 9-5) snapped a 2-2 tie when Ryan Guarino raced home on a throwing error and ended the six-game winning streak of the No. 5 Raiders (11-5, 8-4) with a Class A South win. The outcome enabled TR North to clinch the division title.
Sean Stimpfel (4-2) pitched the complete game win surviving 11 hits and struck out four.
Frank DeHart went 3-for-3 with a run scored for TR East.
Guarino hit a sacrifice fly in the first inning when Jackson scored twice.
- Tony Graham
HOWELL 8, MARLBORO 0: Junior shortsop Brian Battaglia continued his hot week leading off with a home run and going 3-for-4 to spark the Rebels (6-10, 6-8) to their third consecutive Class A North win as the downed the Mustangs (3-12, 2-11).
Sean O'Reilly had a two-run single in a four-run first inning.
Senior Frank Ozello (2-2) scattered four hits, struck out five, and walked none.
- Tony Graham
WALL 2, FREEHOLD 0: Craig Hughes hurled a four-hitter to lead the No. 3 Knights (13-2, 10-1) to a victory over the Colonials (5-7, 5-6) which enabled them to clinch a tie for the Class B North championship, Wall's s fourth title in the last five years.
Hughes struck out six and walked one.
Danny Camano had an RBI single and scored on an error for Wall in the sixth inning. Matt Debonis was 3-for-4 with a double and two singles for Wall.
Wall can clinch the title outright Monday if it defeats Monmouth Regional at home.
- Tony Graham
OCEAN 5, MATAWAN 2 : Sophomore Jamie Rosenkranz pitched a complete game and Keith Weinkofsky had an RBI single and walked twice as the No. 2 Spartans (14-3, 9-2) increased their winning streak to 12 with a Class B North win over the Huskies (4-11, 4-7).
Ocean needs a loss by Wall to Monmouth Monday and a win over Freehold Tuesday to gain a share of the division title.
Weinkofsky, a catcher, ended the game when he threw Bruce Monro out at second base after Monroe had delivered a two-run single with the bases loaded.
- Tony Graham/Joe Adelizzi
COLTS NECK 7, MIDDLETOWN SOUTH 4:Junior right-hander Ethan Jackson improved to 6-0 as the No. 8 Cougars (12-4, 10-3) sealed the Class A North public crown with a victory over the Eagles (3-13, 2-11).
The title is the first in the school's seven seasons of varsity baseball according to coach Mike Yorke.
. Colts Neck can tie CBA at the top spot of A North if it defeats Marlboro at home 2 p.m. Saturday.
Junior Pat Specchio went 3-for-3 with a double and two-run home run and drove inf our runs for Colts Neck.
A. J. Rusbarsky, Jackson, Specchio, and Frank Piazza connected on consecutive RBI hits in a five-run fifth inning.
Jack Provine had two hits and an RBI for Middletown South.
- Tony Graham
MONSIGNOR DONOVAN 9, LAKEWOOD 7: Pat Henderson singled to snap a 7-7 tie and Ken Ouimet, who homered earlier, drove in a run with a ground ball as the Griffins (10-5, 8-4) downed the Piners to clinch the Class B South Non-Public championship and a berth in the NJSIAA Tournament.
The championship and NJSIAA appearance are the first for Donovan since 2001.
Paul Rosario's two-run double capped a three-run fourth inning when the Griffins (10-5, 8-4) went ahead for the first time, 7-6.
Rosario finished 4-for-4 with two doubles and a lead-off home run in the bottom of the first inning.
Jim D'Alio went 3-for-3 for Lakewood which took a 6-1 lead in the second ninning. Ouimet homered for a third game in a row when he hit a two-run shot in the third inning.
Rosario worked the last 1.2 innings to earn his second win.
RUMSON 12, MANASQUAN 5: Junior shortstop D. J. Breckenridge went 3-for-3 with two RBI and senior centerfielder Steve Giordano slugged a two-run home run as the Bulldogs (11-2, 9-2) moved within a game of the overall Class A Central title with a win over the Warriors (7-8, 5-7).
Rumson, which last finished in sole possession of first place in 1996 when it won the Class C North crown, has already clinched the 2007 A Central public school championship.
It will finish atop A Central if St. John Vianney loses to Holmdel Saturday or Rumson defeats Holmdel Thursday.
Rumson snapped a 2-2 vs. Manasquan when Breckenridge hit a two-run triple in the second inning.
Alex Otchy had two hits and an RBI for Manasquan.
- Tony Graham
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP 5, MANALAPAN 4: Chris Ballester doubled with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning and pinch-hitter Steven Panarese followed with a single to right field to give the Patriots (8-6, 7-6) a critical Class A North win over the No. 8 Braves (12-6, 8-6). A Jeff LaPollo RBI single and a sacrifice fly by Matt Cook tied the score in the top of the seventh.
Nick Turano went 3-for-4 for Manalapan and Craig Peterson hit a two-run home for the Braves.
The Patriots have won three in a row in a bid to earn a berth in the NJSIAA Tournament where the cut off date is next Friday. Teams must have .500 or better records to qualify.
- Tony Graham
TOMS RIVER SOUTH 3, BRICK MEMORIAL 1: Senior Mark Potter scattered five hits, struck out six, and the No. 6 Indians (12-5, 7-5) took advantage of seven errors by the Mustangs ((3-12, 2-11) to claim a Class A South victory, the 650th coaching triumph for head man Ken Frank, No. 3 all-time in New Jersey, No. 2 active.
Chase Gray went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored for TR South.
- Tony Graham
LACEY 6, SOUTHERN 5: Tim Breden's three-run home run capped a five-run sixth inning when the Lions (3-14, 3-10) snatched a 6-3 lead and held off the Rams (5-9, 5-8) in a Class A South game.
Southern got close in the seventh scoring on a wild pitch and a sacrifice fly by Erik Strom but left left the bases loaded.
Tom Larney doubled, tripled, and drove in a run for Lacey.
Pete Smith had three hits and Devon Cocuzza added two hits and scored two runs for Southern.
- Tony Graham
POINT BORO 9, CENTRAL 3: Jon Tinao went 4-for-4, drove in two runs, and scored two, as the Panthers (7-7, 6-6) downed the Golden Eagles (4-11-1, 4-8) in a Class B South game.
Pat Biserta added a single and a double and scored two runs for Point Boro.
Winning pitcher Pete Chomiak had a pair of RBI singles and scored two runs.
- Tony Graham
KEANSBURG 11, MATER DEI 7: Dan Carusotto smacked an rbi single that scored Jordan Edwards as part of a three run top of the sixth for the Titans (7-7, 7-6) that made the score 8-6 at that point as they went on to defeat the Seraphs (1-12, 1-10) in a Class B Central contest at FirstEnergy Park.
Trailing 7-3, Scott Pillar drilled a 3-run triple as part of a 2-for-4 showing. With the score now 7-6, an rbi double by Edwards tied it.
Joe Mickle went the distance for Keansburg, striking out nine while walking six.
- Josh Newman
BARNEGAT 6, PINELANDS 3: Alex Tynan hit two doubles, drove in a run, scored twice and stole a base as the Bengals (10-5, 7-5) defeated the Wildcats (3-12, 2-1) in a Class B South game.
Chris Hadley had a two-run single in the fifth inning when Barnegat took a 4-1 lead.
- Tony Graham
NEPTUNE 12, LONG BRANCH 5: Paul Sibole had two hits including an RBI double and Tyler Torres went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI as the Scarlet Fliers (8-8, 5-6) defeated the Green Wave (0-14, 0-12) in a Class B North game.
Tom Marks went the distance to even his record at 2-2.
- Tony Graham
Baseball
(Game reports below scoreboard)
Freehold Township 5, Manalapan 4 - Steven Panarese's RBI single wins it
Point Beach 16 Asbury Park 6
Barnegat 6, Pinelands 3 - Chris Hadley's two-run single a key blow.
Central 9, Pinelands 2 (Thursday, RBI single by Nick Robertozzi in a six-run third inning)
Donovan 9, Lakewood 7 - Griffins clinch non-public B South title.
Lacey 6, Southern 5 - Tim Breden with a 3-run HR
Colts Neck 7, Middletown South 4 - Pat Specchio 3-for-3, double, HR, 4 RBI
Point Boro 9, Central 3 - Pat Biserta 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored
Rumson-FH 12, Manasquan 5 - Rumson nears overall A Central crown.
Wall 3 Freehold 0 - Knights clinch tie for B North
Jackson 3, TR East 2 - Ryan Guarino scores on an error in the sixth snapping a 2-2 tie.
TR South 3 Brick Mem. 1 - Career win No. 650 for bossman Ken Frank.
Ocean 5, Matawan 2 - That's 12 in a row as Spartans stay alive in B North. Please see separate story.
Howell 8, Marlboro 0 - Brian Battaglia lead off HR
Neotune 12, Long Branch 5 - Tyler Toees 3-for-4, two runs, RBI
TR North 11, Brick 1 - Mariners clinch A South title. Please see separate story.
At FirstEnergy Park
Keansburg 11, Mater Dei 7
Monmouth County Tournament
Shore 7, Monmouth 6 - Jeff Walstein squeezes home the winner in the 7th (please see separate story)
GAME REPORTS
JACKSON 3, TOMS RIVER EAST 2: The Jaguars (12-5, 9-5) snapped a 2-2 tie when Ryan Guarino raced home on a throwing error and ended the six-game winning streak of the No. 5 Raiders (11-5, 8-4) with a Class A South win. The outcome enabled TR North to clinch the division title.
Sean Stimpfel (4-2) pitched the complete game win surviving 11 hits and struck out four.
Frank DeHart went 3-for-3 with a run scored for TR East.
Guarino hit a sacrifice fly in the first inning when Jackson scored twice.
- Tony Graham
HOWELL 8, MARLBORO 0: Junior shortsop Brian Battaglia continued his hot week leading off with a home run and going 3-for-4 to spark the Rebels (6-10, 6-8) to their third consecutive Class A North win as the downed the Mustangs (3-12, 2-11).
Sean O'Reilly had a two-run single in a four-run first inning.
Senior Frank Ozello (2-2) scattered four hits, struck out five, and walked none.
- Tony Graham
WALL 2, FREEHOLD 0: Craig Hughes hurled a four-hitter to lead the No. 3 Knights (13-2, 10-1) to a victory over the Colonials (5-7, 5-6) which enabled them to clinch a tie for the Class B North championship, Wall's s fourth title in the last five years.
Hughes struck out six and walked one.
Danny Camano had an RBI single and scored on an error for Wall in the sixth inning. Matt Debonis was 3-for-4 with a double and two singles for Wall.
Wall can clinch the title outright Monday if it defeats Monmouth Regional at home.
- Tony Graham
OCEAN 5, MATAWAN 2 : Sophomore Jamie Rosenkranz pitched a complete game and Keith Weinkofsky had an RBI single and walked twice as the No. 2 Spartans (14-3, 9-2) increased their winning streak to 12 with a Class B North win over the Huskies (4-11, 4-7).
Ocean needs a loss by Wall to Monmouth Monday and a win over Freehold Tuesday to gain a share of the division title.
Weinkofsky, a catcher, ended the game when he threw Bruce Monro out at second base after Monroe had delivered a two-run single with the bases loaded.
- Tony Graham/Joe Adelizzi
COLTS NECK 7, MIDDLETOWN SOUTH 4:Junior right-hander Ethan Jackson improved to 6-0 as the No. 8 Cougars (12-4, 10-3) sealed the Class A North public crown with a victory over the Eagles (3-13, 2-11).
The title is the first in the school's seven seasons of varsity baseball according to coach Mike Yorke.
. Colts Neck can tie CBA at the top spot of A North if it defeats Marlboro at home 2 p.m. Saturday.
Junior Pat Specchio went 3-for-3 with a double and two-run home run and drove inf our runs for Colts Neck.
A. J. Rusbarsky, Jackson, Specchio, and Frank Piazza connected on consecutive RBI hits in a five-run fifth inning.
Jack Provine had two hits and an RBI for Middletown South.
- Tony Graham
MONSIGNOR DONOVAN 9, LAKEWOOD 7: Pat Henderson singled to snap a 7-7 tie and Ken Ouimet, who homered earlier, drove in a run with a ground ball as the Griffins (10-5, 8-4) downed the Piners to clinch the Class B South Non-Public championship and a berth in the NJSIAA Tournament.
The championship and NJSIAA appearance are the first for Donovan since 2001.
Paul Rosario's two-run double capped a three-run fourth inning when the Griffins (10-5, 8-4) went ahead for the first time, 7-6.
Rosario finished 4-for-4 with two doubles and a lead-off home run in the bottom of the first inning.
Jim D'Alio went 3-for-3 for Lakewood which took a 6-1 lead in the second ninning. Ouimet homered for a third game in a row when he hit a two-run shot in the third inning.
Rosario worked the last 1.2 innings to earn his second win.
RUMSON 12, MANASQUAN 5: Junior shortstop D. J. Breckenridge went 3-for-3 with two RBI and senior centerfielder Steve Giordano slugged a two-run home run as the Bulldogs (11-2, 9-2) moved within a game of the overall Class A Central title with a win over the Warriors (7-8, 5-7).
Rumson, which last finished in sole possession of first place in 1996 when it won the Class C North crown, has already clinched the 2007 A Central public school championship.
It will finish atop A Central if St. John Vianney loses to Holmdel Saturday or Rumson defeats Holmdel Thursday.
Rumson snapped a 2-2 vs. Manasquan when Breckenridge hit a two-run triple in the second inning.
Alex Otchy had two hits and an RBI for Manasquan.
- Tony Graham
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP 5, MANALAPAN 4: Chris Ballester doubled with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning and pinch-hitter Steven Panarese followed with a single to right field to give the Patriots (8-6, 7-6) a critical Class A North win over the No. 8 Braves (12-6, 8-6). A Jeff LaPollo RBI single and a sacrifice fly by Matt Cook tied the score in the top of the seventh.
Nick Turano went 3-for-4 for Manalapan and Craig Peterson hit a two-run home for the Braves.
The Patriots have won three in a row in a bid to earn a berth in the NJSIAA Tournament where the cut off date is next Friday. Teams must have .500 or better records to qualify.
- Tony Graham
TOMS RIVER SOUTH 3, BRICK MEMORIAL 1: Senior Mark Potter scattered five hits, struck out six, and the No. 6 Indians (12-5, 7-5) took advantage of seven errors by the Mustangs ((3-12, 2-11) to claim a Class A South victory, the 650th coaching triumph for head man Ken Frank, No. 3 all-time in New Jersey, No. 2 active.
Chase Gray went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored for TR South.
- Tony Graham
LACEY 6, SOUTHERN 5: Tim Breden's three-run home run capped a five-run sixth inning when the Lions (3-14, 3-10) snatched a 6-3 lead and held off the Rams (5-9, 5-8) in a Class A South game.
Southern got close in the seventh scoring on a wild pitch and a sacrifice fly by Erik Strom but left left the bases loaded.
Tom Larney doubled, tripled, and drove in a run for Lacey.
Pete Smith had three hits and Devon Cocuzza added two hits and scored two runs for Southern.
- Tony Graham
POINT BORO 9, CENTRAL 3: Jon Tinao went 4-for-4, drove in two runs, and scored two, as the Panthers (7-7, 6-6) downed the Golden Eagles (4-11-1, 4-8) in a Class B South game.
Pat Biserta added a single and a double and scored two runs for Point Boro.
Winning pitcher Pete Chomiak had a pair of RBI singles and scored two runs.
- Tony Graham
KEANSBURG 11, MATER DEI 7: Dan Carusotto smacked an rbi single that scored Jordan Edwards as part of a three run top of the sixth for the Titans (7-7, 7-6) that made the score 8-6 at that point as they went on to defeat the Seraphs (1-12, 1-10) in a Class B Central contest at FirstEnergy Park.
Trailing 7-3, Scott Pillar drilled a 3-run triple as part of a 2-for-4 showing. With the score now 7-6, an rbi double by Edwards tied it.
Joe Mickle went the distance for Keansburg, striking out nine while walking six.
- Josh Newman
BARNEGAT 6, PINELANDS 3: Alex Tynan hit two doubles, drove in a run, scored twice and stole a base as the Bengals (10-5, 7-5) defeated the Wildcats (3-12, 2-1) in a Class B South game.
Chris Hadley had a two-run single in the fifth inning when Barnegat took a 4-1 lead.
- Tony Graham
NEPTUNE 12, LONG BRANCH 5: Paul Sibole had two hits including an RBI double and Tyler Torres went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI as the Scarlet Fliers (8-8, 5-6) defeated the Green Wave (0-14, 0-12) in a Class B North game.
Tom Marks went the distance to even his record at 2-2.
- Tony Graham
posted by Tony Graham at 1:53 PM
5 Comments:
Tony,
FYI Jackson did not give up 11 hits against TRE 1/2 of the runners reached on errors. Jackson quickly erased the base runners by turning double plays and throwing three runners out at home plate. I guess the only way TRE can make there players look good is by cooking the books.
Well....home team is responsible for calling in the games unless coaches at the site agree otherwise.
Obviously I can't vouch for the accuracy of your statement.
It's not a perfect system by any means but it's all there is here, there, everywhere, in scholastic baseball.
I do know the TR East coaching staff usually does a pretty fair job on hits, errors, etc.
Anyway..bottom line....doesn't change the final score. Solid and needed result for the Jags to get back on track as tournaments approach.
Where has all that hitting gone??
Tony,
Can you give me an all soph and all junior team in baseball this year,
Thanks
In my last ? I don't think I specified varsity for soph junior teams,
Thanks
Varsity - understood..(How about like half the Barnegat team?!?.)
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