UCSSL 2016 PLAYOFF RESULTS |
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50’s Division |
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First Round for Week of August 1, 2015 |
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Linwood Inn 13, Roselle American Legion 7 |
In a tightly played game which concluded the regular season for
both teams, Linwood was down 6 to 5 to a undermanned Legion squad before
scoring 4 in both the 6th and 7th, to seal the victory. For the Tap House, Joe Sarica was 4 for 4,
while the two Mikes (DiRienzo and Rzewuski) had three hits apiece. Pitcher
Rich Johns, Jeff Villani, Jack Helfrich and Nick Mennona contributed a pair
of hits each. For the Legion, Mike McGuire, Bob Colaneri and Ed Lubas led the
offensive support of Pat Mooney who pitched a determined game. |
Top Line
Appliance 7, Bad Brains 5 |
In a close defensive game, Top Line erupted for 5 runs in the 6th inning to
erase an early 5-2 Bad Brains lead. The Appliance Makers were led by Ron
Kulik with 4 hits. The BB offense was
led by Mike Hoffman with 3 hits, Jose Santana and Jose Cortes both with 2
hits. Joe Kenney and Keith McDede added 2 hits each coming off the DL. Top
Line wins the one game play-in and will compete against Contact Lens &
Vision in the first round of the playoffs. |
Contact Lens
& Vision 7, Top Line Appliance 2 |
Howard Bialos, who pitched a masterpiece, was supported
offensively by Peter Byer (a perfect 3 for 3) and Ken Zierler, who tripled
and singled. The Lensmen received some
clutch hitting from Tim Walsh, Neil Kaufman and Ed Quinn. Terrific fielding from Joe DeRosa helped
keep the game a low scoring affair.
Contact Lens & Vision leads the best of 3 series 1-0. |
Deegan Roofing
12, Roselle American Legion 3 |
Deegan pitcher Pete Appolito scattered a handful of hits and was
once again backed up by solid defense. Hitting stars for the Roofers were
John Garced with three hits while Marty Bernstein, Ricky McMahon and Kevin
Woodring each had two hits. Deegan slugger Farlan Alusik was walked
intentionally three times. Jeff Baier, Jim McCullough and Gene Antonucci led
the Roselle attack. Deegan Roofing leads the best of 3 series 1-0. |
Linwood Inn 4,
Liberty Lighting Group 1 |
In a game where the defenses dominated, the Linwood infield of
Mike Rzewski (14 put outs at first base), Jeff Villani, Mike DiRienzo, Joe
Lynch and pitcher Rich Johns excelled. Joe Lynch and Mac Kowaleski led the
Barmen offense with 2 hits each. Dan Nigro drove in the only run of the night
for LLG. Linwood leads the best of 3
series 1-0. |
Linda’s
Driftwood #2 15, AJ Jersey 6 |
Linda's posted a 9 run inning, which was the difference in the
game. Linda’s Driftwood Bar #2 leads
the best of 3 series 1-0. |
Cranford VFW
14, Awnings Galore 13 (8 innings) |
Awnings jumped out on top in the first inning scoring 4 times
but Cranford answered in the home half with 6 runs of their own. AG battled
back and took a 12-7 lead into the fifth inning but VFW chipped away and
managed to send it into extra innings knotted at 12. Awnings scored a run in
the eighth but VFW again had the answer as Billy Hinkle's 2 run single
through the left side of the infield provided the victory of 14-13 for VFW.
For VFW, Hinkle went 4 for 5 with 5 RBIs, Nick Pace was 4 for 4, Carl Gamba
was 4 for 5, and Frank Verducci drove in 3 runs, all on sac flies. For
Awnings, Bruce Crawford smashed 2 doubles and knocked in 5 runs, Angelo
Melillo provided 3 RBIs while Mike Kovach and Neil Granstrand each collected
4 hits. Cranford VFW leads the best of
3 series 1-0. |
Riverside Inn
17, D&K Associates 16 |
In a real nail-biter, Riverside held on for the victory as
Dennis Maluchnik made 2 sparkling defensive plays in left field. Rich Conklin
and Rich Polonitza led the attack for Riverside with 3 hits apiece and Tom
Wolansky blasted a long, grand slam home run. |
Riverside Inn leads the best of 3 series 1-0. |
Rounds for Week of August 18, 2015 |
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Cranford VFW 11,
Awnings Galore 9 |
The VFW jumped out to a 4-0 lead after the top half of the first
and never looked back, besting Awnings Galore. For Cranford, Bill Hinkle surrendered only
7 hits and a walk for his first career shut out. On the offensive side, Nick
Pace went 3 for 4 and drove in 4 runs, Bob Ghiretti went 4 for 4, Pete Katula
went 3 for 3 and Vic Trindade and Frank Verducci were both 3 for 4. |
Cranford VFW wins the series 2-0 to move into the B Division
finals. |
AJ Jersey 7,
Linda’s Driftwood Bar #2 6 |
After Linda’s tied the contest in the top of the 7th, AJ came back
for the walk off win as Mike Rosenberg scored from 1st on a base hit
by Dave Ciarrocca. Winning pitcher Leo
White pitched a great game, struck out 4 and pounded 2 hits. Rounding out the
AJ offense were Paul Scheuermann with 3 hits, Rosenberg with 2 hits and 2
RBIs, and Mark Marotta also with 2 hits including a double and triple and an
RBI. |
AJ and Linda’s each have 1 victory in the best of 3 series. |
Deegan Roofing
14, Roselle American Legion 3 |
Doug Fischer took the mound for the Roofers and gave up just one
earned run in the victory. Ricky
McMahon was a perfect 5 for 5 on the night including a double, a triple and 3
RBIs. Fischer himself had an
outstanding night at the plate going 4 for 4 with 4 RBIs. Kevin Spellman and Marty Marks each added
three hits to the Deegan hitting attack. Ed Kushner, Gene Antonucci and Jeff
Baier led the charge for The Legion.
Deegan Roofing wins the series 2-0 to move into the A Division
finals. |
Linwood Inn 6,
Liberty Lighting Group 4 |
Down 4 to 2 in the top of the 6th inning, Linwood got six
straight hits from the bats of Joe Menza, Bernie Maguire, Joe Sarica,
Mike DiRienzo, Mike Rzewuski and Jack Helfrich to seal the victory over a
tough LLG squad. Solid team defense in support of Rich Johns' well pitched
game carried The Tap House. Tom Ulichny and Don
Miller led the LLG offense. Linwood Inn wins the series 2-0 to move into the A Division
finals. |
Contact Lens and
Vision 7, Top Line Appliance 6 |
Kerry Gelb, with a 2 run homer and a single driving in the go
ahead run, also threw out a runner in the bottom of the 7th, and led the
charge for CLV. Clutch hitting from Jeff Balish, Anthony Miccio, Joe DeRosa
and ageless wonder George Merlo, helped power the Lensmen offense. DeRosa
also made 4 game saving catches. Neil Kaufman added a home run in the 4th. Ron Kulik led
the Appliancemen attack with 4 hits. Osiris Hernandez added 2 hits including
a home run. Contact Lens & Vision win the series 2-0 to move into the B
Division finals. |
Riverside Inn
20, D & K Associates 5 |
Mark Merriman, Mario Fastiggi and Dennis Maluchnik powered
Riverside with three hits apiece. Pete
Osborn delivered 5 RBIs. Riverside Inn
wins the series 2-0 to move into the C Division finals. |
AJ Jersey 7,
Linda’s Driftwood Bar #2 4 |
In another defensive struggle, AJ had Mark Marotta triple in 2
runs. AJ Jersey wins the series 2-1 to
move into the C Division finals. |
Contact Lens
& Vision 5, Cranford VFW 4 |
Terrific pitching and defense from both teams held down the
scoring until the bottom of the 7th when CLV plated 2 runs for the come from behind
victory. Peter Byer led the way for
the victors with 2 hits, Neil Kaufman tripled in the first and moved up the
runners in the bottom of the 7th before Ken Zierler tied the game with a clutch single and
Kerry Gelb won it with a line drive base hit. The Lensmen turned 3 double
plays by Ken Zierler and Timmy Walsh in support of pitcher Howard Bialos, who
pitched a gem. For The VFW, Jerry
Gaeta, Dave Pringle, Bob Ghiretti and Dave Drechsel all were 2 for 3. |
Contact Lens & Vision leads the best of 3 series 1-0. |
Deegan Roofing
5, Linwood Inn 4 |
Solid defense by both teams kept this playoff game a low scoring
affair. Offensively for The Roofers
were Ricky McMahon 3 for 3 (2B), John Garced 2 hits, and Scott Mugele with a
double, 2 walks and 3 RBIs, supporting winning pitcher Doug Fischer. For the
Tap House, who turned 3 double plays, Mike DiRienzo and Joe Lynch had a pair
of hits, Joe Sarica blasted a home run and Jeff Villani had 2 RBIs. Deegan Roofing leads the best of 3 series
1-0. |
Deegan Roofing
19, Linwood Inn 2 |
Deegan pitcher Pete Appolito was back on the mound and scattered
a handful of hits behind some solid defense and a 26 hit offensive attack.
The big hitters for The Roofers were Scott Mugele (4 for 4, 2B, 3B,
6 RBI), James Knobby Nardello (4 for 4, 2 2B, 3B, 4 RBI),
and Farlan Alusik (4 for 4, 2B, 3 RBI). Kevin Spellman had three
hits and Marty Marks added a home run. For the Tap House, Steve Lerner and
Mac Kowaleski had a pair of hits each.
Deegan Roofing wins the series 2-0 completing a perfect 27-0 season,
and winning their third consecutive UCSSL 50’s championship. |
Contact Lens
& Vision 12, Cranford VFW 7 |
In a total team effort CLV, got off to a fast start scoring 6
runs in the opening frame on 8 consecutive hits. Peter Byer, Neil Kaufman,
Kerry Gelb, Tim Walsh, Eddie Quinn, Chad Swensen, Joe DeRosa, Jeff Balish,
Bobby Beiner, Howard Bialos, Anthony Miccio and Dave Rothenberg all made
significant contributions to the Lensmen offense. Dave Drechsel was a perfect
3-3 at the plate for VFW, while Bob Ghiretti, Nick Pace and Phil McGovern had
2 hits each. Contact Lens & Vision
wins the series 2-0. |
Riverside Inn
10, AJ Jersey 3 |
Tom Wolansky led the Riverside attack with a booming first
inning triple. Joe Hrubash, Mario Fastiggi and Anthony Abbaleo each
contributed two hits apiece for The Barmen.
John McClung provided stellar defense at short stop. For AJ,
David Ciarrocca had 3 hits. Riverside Inn leads the best of 3 series
1-0. |
AJ Jersey 11,
Riverside Inn 6 |
With a 2 run lead going into the final inning, Dave Tibbals and
Mike Rosenberg singled to drive in a combined 3 runs, securing the win for
AJ. Ken Shea, Jeff Hoffman, Howard Greco and Jeff Arkin had two hits apiece,
while Chuck Serafin had a clutch hit in the 5th driving in 2 runs, all in support of winning pitcher Leo
White who dominated on the mound and contributed 2 hits. Dennis Maluchnik had 2 singles and a double for
Riverside. AJ Jersey and Riverside Inn
each have 1 victory in the best of 3 series. |
Rounds for Week of August 21, 2015 |
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Contact Lens
& Vision 5, Cranford VFW 4 |
Terrific pitching and defense from both teams held down the
scoring until the bottom of the 7th when CLV plated 2 runs for the come from behind
victory. Peter Byer led the way for
the victors with 2 hits, Neil Kaufman tripled in the first and moved up the
runners in the bottom of the 7th before Ken Zierler tied the game with a clutch single and
Kerry Gelb won it with a line drive base hit. The Lensmen turned 3 double
plays by Ken Zierler and Timmy Walsh in support of pitcher Howard Bialos, who
pitched a gem. For The VFW, Jerry
Gaeta, Dave Pringle, Bob Ghiretti and Dave Drechsel all were 2 for 3. Contact
Lens & Vision leads the best of 3 series 1-0. |
Deegan Roofing
5, Linwood Inn 4 |
Solid defense by both teams kept this playoff game a low scoring
affair. Offensively for The Roofers
were Ricky McMahon 3 for 3 (2B), John Garced 2 hits, and Scott Mugele with a
double, 2 walks and 3 RBIs, supporting winning pitcher Doug Fischer. For the
Tap House, who turned 3 double plays, Mike DiRienzo and Joe Lynch had a pair
of hits, Joe Sarica blasted a home run and Jeff Villani had 2 RBIs. Deegan
Roofing leads the best of 3 series 1-0. |
Riverside Inn
10, AJ Jersey 3 |
Tom Wolansky led the Riverside attack with a booming first
inning triple. Joe Hrubash, Mario Fastiggi and Anthony Abbaleo each
contributed two hits apiece for The Barmen.
John McClung provided stellar defense at short stop. For AJ, David
Ciarrocca had 3 hits. Riverside Inn leads the best of 3 series 1-0. |
Deegan Roofing
19, Linwood Inn 2 |
Deegan pitcher Pete Appolito was back on the mound and scattered
a handful of hits behind some solid defense and a 26 hit offensive attack.
The big hitters for The Roofers were Scott Mugele (4 for 4, 2B, 3B,
6 RBI), James Knobby Nardello (4 for 4, 2 2B, 3B, 4 RBI),
and Farlan Alusik (4 for 4, 2B, 3 RBI). Kevin Spellman had three
hits and Marty Marks added a home run. For the Tap House, Steve Lerner and
Mac Kowaleski had a pair of hits each. Deegan Roofing wins the series 2-0
completing a perfect 27-0 season, and winning their third consecutive UCSSL
50+ A Division championship. |
Contact Lens
& Vision 12, Cranford VFW 7 |
In a total team effort CLV, got off to a fast start scoring 6
runs in the opening frame on 8 consecutive hits. Peter Byer, Neil Kaufman,
Kerry Gelb, Tim Walsh, Eddie Quinn, Chad Swensen, Joe DeRosa, Jeff Balish,
Bobby Beiner, Howard Bialos, Anthony Miccio and Dave Rothenberg all made
significant contributions to the Lensmen offense. Dave Drechsel was a perfect
3-3 at the plate for VFW, while Bob Ghiretti, Nick Pace and Phil McGovern had
2 hits each. Contact Lens & Vision wins the 50+ B Division playoff title,
2-0. |
AJ Jersey
11, Riverside Inn 6 |
With a 2 run lead going into the final inning, Dave Tibbals and
Mike Rosenberg singled to drive in a combined 3 runs, securing the win for
AJ. Ken Shea, Jeff Hoffman, Howard Greco and Jeff Arkin had two hits apiece,
while Chuck Serafin had a clutch hit in the 5th driving in 2 runs, all in support of winning pitcher Leo
White who dominated on the mound and contributed 2 hits. Dennis Maluchnik had 2 singles and a double for Riverside.
AJ Jersey and Riverside Inn each have 1 victory in the best of 3 series. |
Riverside Inn
19, AJ Jersey 5 |
In the final game of the 2016 UCSSL season, game 3 of the 50+ C
Division championship, Riverside pounded out 25 hits which led them to a
decisive 19-5 win over rival AJ Jersey. It is Riverside’s first playoff
championship in 10 years. Riverside finished with a record of 19-10, easily
the most wins in the 15 year history of the team. Mario Fastiggi pitched another outstanding
game, holding AJ Jersey to 5 runs. Tom Wolansky led the team with 6 RBIs on 3
hits. Steve Falco also had 3 hits. In addition, James Massarelli,
Pete Osborn, Bill Moore, Anthony Abbaleo, Mario Fastiggi, Paul Newton, John
McClung and Joe Hrubash had multiple hit games. Dave Tibbals had two hits,
including a triple, and 2 RBIs in a losing cause. |