Pictured (left to right) are Blue Storm sluggers (rear) Hugo Scully, Ricardo Ducasse, Tommy Palazzotto, Chris Pops, (front) Sergio Rodriguez, Enrico Saviano and Mikey Lopez. Photo courtesy of Melissa Palazzotto
By Matt DiGrigoli and Melissa Palazzotto
The Brooklyn Blue Storm 8U Lightning squad has won the Pony World Series!
Composed of six teams, the Blue Storm 8-year-olds started the Pony World Series with lopsided victories over Bergen Beach and the Bonnie Tigers. The Brooklyn boys defeated Bergen Beach by a final of 32-0 and dominated the Tigers by a margin of 34-0.
In the two games, the Lightning struck for an incredible 12 home runs — four by Aeden Finateri, two apiece by Michael Sirota, Chris Campanella and Daniel Corona, and one each by Antonio DiGrigoli and Michael McGowan.
The Blue Storm pitchers combined to pitch two no-hitters, led by Jakob Alers, Antonio Morin and the young closer, 6-year-old Joseph “JoJo” DiGrigoli, who finished both games on the mound. read more
ESLL Charles Langere Tournament
BROOKLYN UNITED 5 STATEN ISLAND TIGERS 4
The Brooklyn United All-Star team, which combines children from five baseball organizations (Knights, St. A’s, IHM, Huskies and Guadalupe), competed in the second round of the East Shore Little League tournament on Saturday, Aug. 11.
In the bottom of the first inning, The Tigers scored a run on a triple and a single. In the top of the second inning, Brooklyn United scored two runs when Matt McCarthy and Michael Iacobucci walked and Sean Gilhuley drove both of them in with a double. read more
Nick Guttilla stands in at bat, looking for a pitch to hit. Photos by Tony Pisano
By Bill Finn
The St. Athanasius 13-14-Year-Old Warriors played their best baseball of the year with their season on the line, winning the final two games of their recent “best of three” series against Parkville in the Kiwanis League semifinals. The great comeback almost never happened, as the Warriors dropped game one of the series by a final score of 4-0.
The Warriors then fell behind, 6-1, in the second game and were facing the end of their season. read more
By Peter McCarthy and Chris LaMonica
ESLL Charles Langere Tournament
BROOKLYN UNITED 14 WEST SHORE 0
Brooklyn United defeated West Shore in round one of the East Shore Little League Charles Langere Tournament by a score of 14-0. The Brooklyn all-star team, which combines players from five baseball organizations (DHAA Knights, St. A’s, IHM, Huskies and Guadalupe), played the first-round game this past Saturday. read more
John DeAngelo (left) and Carmen Maglio stand in front of Nick “Buff” Maglio’s plaque on the Brooklyn Sandlot Baseball Hall of Fame wall. Photos courtesy of DHAA
By Peter McCarthy and Chris LaMonica
The Brooklyn Cyclones inducted Nick “Buff” Maglio into the Brooklyn Sandlot Hall of Fame on Sunday Aug. 5. This honor is bestowed upon those who have served the children of New York City and the greater metropolitan area while promoting an attitude of professionalism and fair play.
Those who are immortalized in the Sandlot Baseball Hall of fame have dedicated their lives to the youth of the community and helped pave the way for their success, both on the ball field and in life. read more
“Black Jack” Ryan (right) teaches a Xaverian sports camper how to spin the ball. Photos courtesy of Xaverian High School
Campers enrolled in the Summer Sports Program at Xaverian High School were treated to a special event featuring the 2005 ESPN National Three-Point Shooting Champ, “Black Jack” Ryan.
“Black Jack” visited the sports program, which is open to both boys and girls, ages 7 to 13, to perform his amazing ball-handling act and conduct a shooting clinic. The entire Xaverian community was invited to enjoy the talents of this renowned NBA halftime show performer.
“Black Jack” broke down his shooting technique into easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions. He also revealed the secret of his success to the crowd: practice.
“Black Jack” explained that when he was younger he pushed himself to practice three to four hours per day, which amounted to 1,500 shots everyday! read more
The Blue Storm Elite 8U squad is pictured in Georgia during their incredible World Series run. Photo courtesy of Melissa Palazzotto
By Matt DiGrigoli and Melissa Palazzotto
The Brooklyn Blue Storm’s 8U Elite squad headed to Mcdonough, Ga., to compete in the AABC Roberto Clemente World Series last week and made their home state proud.
The first 8U team from Brooklyn to ever reach the World Series in Mcdonough played like true New Yorkers, showing a lot of heart and determination, and proving that they can play with anyone.
The World Series was composed of the eight best teams from throughout the country, including New Mexico, Michigan, Ohio, California, Puerto Rico, two Georgia teams and, of course, the Blue Storm. read more
Dom Castiglione pitched a no-hitter for the Knights and won, 3-1. Photo courtesy of DHAA
By Peter McCarthy and Chris LaMonica
11-12-Year-Old Summer League
KNIGHTS 3 ST. A’S 1
The 11-12-Year-Old Summer League Knights defeated the St. A’s summer team by a final of 3-1. This was one of the strangest games that we have seen in recent weeks, as there was only one hit allowed in the entire game.
Dom Castiglione was on the mound for the Knights and pitched a five-inning no-hitter. Justin Garthaffner also pitched five innings without allowing a hit for St. A’s.
The difference came in the fifth inning, when Joseph Buttaro came up for the Knights and was hit by a pitch. The next batter, Nick Tarallo, was also hit by a pitch. Then John Castiglione walked and Ralph Fasano walked to score Buttaro. read more
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