Please note that our next games is WEDNESDAY JUNE 6th, 6pm at Giese. The previous blog has the incorrect date.
Please be at the field by 5:15pm.
Coach Carroll
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
8th Grade Travel
The Cardinals improved to 3-5 with a hard fought win over OLM - 1 last night (5/29). Excellent pitching from Mike Lapinski and Christian Funfgeld, who made his 2007 debut.
The boys jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning and cruised to an 11-10 victory. Leading the way were Elijah Rustin, who was 2 for 2 with a walk, 3 runs scored and 4 stolen bases, James Carroll, who was 1-2 with a walk, and 2 runs scored, Chris Morgan, who was 3-3 with 2 RBIs and 3 stolen bases and Marc Shepard, who went 2-2 with 2 RBIs.
The Coach Carroll Player of the Game was James Carroll, who made his 2007 catching debut and immediately took control of the game. In the top of the 4th inning, an OLM Runner brutally crashed into James, causing serious injury and necessitating his removal from the field. James held on to the ball to complete the double play. James also maintained his position in the batting order so as to avoid an automatic out and in the bottom of the 4th, he laid down a perfect safety squeeze bunt, beat the throw to first and scored what proved to be the winning run on a sac fly by Mike Lapinksi.
Unfortunately, we have now lost James for the season, has he suffered a mild concussion, buckle fracture to his right arm and bone chip to the growth plate on his right thumb.
Next game is Tuesday June 5th at Giese Park against St. Edwards. Please be there by 5:15pm.
Coach Carroll
The boys jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning and cruised to an 11-10 victory. Leading the way were Elijah Rustin, who was 2 for 2 with a walk, 3 runs scored and 4 stolen bases, James Carroll, who was 1-2 with a walk, and 2 runs scored, Chris Morgan, who was 3-3 with 2 RBIs and 3 stolen bases and Marc Shepard, who went 2-2 with 2 RBIs.
The Coach Carroll Player of the Game was James Carroll, who made his 2007 catching debut and immediately took control of the game. In the top of the 4th inning, an OLM Runner brutally crashed into James, causing serious injury and necessitating his removal from the field. James held on to the ball to complete the double play. James also maintained his position in the batting order so as to avoid an automatic out and in the bottom of the 4th, he laid down a perfect safety squeeze bunt, beat the throw to first and scored what proved to be the winning run on a sac fly by Mike Lapinksi.
Unfortunately, we have now lost James for the season, has he suffered a mild concussion, buckle fracture to his right arm and bone chip to the growth plate on his right thumb.
Next game is Tuesday June 5th at Giese Park against St. Edwards. Please be there by 5:15pm.
Coach Carroll
Monday, May 28, 2007
8th Grade Travel
On Saturday May 25th the boys played OLM -2. Joe Morrisey pitched well with most of the runs scored being unearned. John DiSanto played well behind the plate in his catching debut and Marc Shepard kept the game going late with a rope single into right centerfield and 2 stolen bases. Unfortunately, we were no match has OLM handed us the loss.
The Coach Carroll Player of the Game was John DiSanto, who played very well behind the dish and continued with his hot hitting.
Next Game:
5/29 Tuesday 6:00pm St. Ignatius vs. OLM 1 @ Giese.
Remainder of schedule:
6/6 Wednesday 6:00pm St. Ignatius vs. St. Edward @ Giese
6/9 Saturday 9:00am St. Ignatius vs. St. Dominic @ Giese - we will plan a BBQ after this game.
We also have two games to make up vs. Cure of Ars and St Thomas. Stay tuned for details.
See you on Tuesday.
Coach Carroll
The Coach Carroll Player of the Game was John DiSanto, who played very well behind the dish and continued with his hot hitting.
Next Game:
5/29 Tuesday 6:00pm St. Ignatius vs. OLM 1 @ Giese.
Remainder of schedule:
6/6 Wednesday 6:00pm St. Ignatius vs. St. Edward @ Giese
6/9 Saturday 9:00am St. Ignatius vs. St. Dominic @ Giese - we will plan a BBQ after this game.
We also have two games to make up vs. Cure of Ars and St Thomas. Stay tuned for details.
See you on Tuesday.
Coach Carroll
Friday, May 25, 2007
8th Grade Travel
The boys form St Ignatius jumped out to an 8-0 lead against St Thomas and held on for a 10-9 win as they improved to 2-4.
Chris Morgan was 3-3 with 2 doubles, 1 walk, 5 stolen bases and 2 runs scored. Justin Lambot went 1-1 with 2 walks, 5 stolen bases and put a nice tag on the potential tieing run at third in the bottom of the 5th. Marc Shepard added a single and 3 stolen bases and Elijah Rustin stole home 3 times.
Suhail Zalia finished off the game on the mound with 3 strong innings for the save, with John DiSanto earning the win.
The Coach Carroll Player of the Game was Dan "the Man" Artuso, who made his catching debut. Dan gave us 5 strong innings behind the dish and threw out the potential game tieing run at third. Danny also added a run scoring single and 1 stolen base.
NEXT GAME: The game scheduled for 10am on Saturday May 26th is back on and has been moved to 4:30pm at Plainview Old Bethpage Middle School.
West:Old Country Road East of Seaford Oyster Bay Expy (pass Hospital) and make left turn on to Central Park Road, about ½ mile on the left, right before the circular parking lot (Fields are in the back of school)
From East: Old Country Road East of Seaford Oyster Bay Expy and make right on to Central Park Road, about ½ mile on the left, right before the circular parking lot (Fields are in the back of school).
Please be at the field by 4:00pm.
Coach Carroll
Chris Morgan was 3-3 with 2 doubles, 1 walk, 5 stolen bases and 2 runs scored. Justin Lambot went 1-1 with 2 walks, 5 stolen bases and put a nice tag on the potential tieing run at third in the bottom of the 5th. Marc Shepard added a single and 3 stolen bases and Elijah Rustin stole home 3 times.
Suhail Zalia finished off the game on the mound with 3 strong innings for the save, with John DiSanto earning the win.
The Coach Carroll Player of the Game was Dan "the Man" Artuso, who made his catching debut. Dan gave us 5 strong innings behind the dish and threw out the potential game tieing run at third. Danny also added a run scoring single and 1 stolen base.
NEXT GAME: The game scheduled for 10am on Saturday May 26th is back on and has been moved to 4:30pm at Plainview Old Bethpage Middle School.
West:Old Country Road East of Seaford Oyster Bay Expy (pass Hospital) and make left turn on to Central Park Road, about ½ mile on the left, right before the circular parking lot (Fields are in the back of school)
From East: Old Country Road East of Seaford Oyster Bay Expy and make right on to Central Park Road, about ½ mile on the left, right before the circular parking lot (Fields are in the back of school).
Please be at the field by 4:00pm.
Coach Carroll
Friday, May 18, 2007
Kindergarden, 1st and 2nd Grade
Our three K-2 teams started their season last night after two weeks of practice. Our thanks to Gayle Mandaro-Silverman and coaches Rick Hoffman & Clint Adam (Green Team), William Vasquez (Blue Team) and Bart Coppola & Steve Sullivan (Red Team) for their time, efforts and patience in coordinating the league.
The teams play Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 6:00pm on the 60' field at Giese Park (games) and Lee Ave (practice). The schedule is now posted on the website.
I know the kids would love to have you come down and cheer them on. There is nothing better than watching our kids play baseball for the shear joy of the game. We hope to build our program around these young athletes and bring a travel team championship home to St Ignatius in the coming years.
Hope to see you at the fields.
Coach Carroll
The teams play Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 6:00pm on the 60' field at Giese Park (games) and Lee Ave (practice). The schedule is now posted on the website.
I know the kids would love to have you come down and cheer them on. There is nothing better than watching our kids play baseball for the shear joy of the game. We hope to build our program around these young athletes and bring a travel team championship home to St Ignatius in the coming years.
Hope to see you at the fields.
Coach Carroll
3rd & 4th Grade Team
The 3rd and 4th grade team is off and running, thanks to manager John Fiore and coach Joe Fiore. The team will practice on Wednesdays at 6:00pm on the 60' field at Giese Park and games will be every Friday against the teams from Our Lady of Mercy. The schedule should be posted shortly.
Come on down and support the team!
Come on down and support the team!
8th Grade Travel Update
There will be no game or practice on Monday May 21.
Next game is Thursday May 24th.
Coach Carroll
Next game is Thursday May 24th.
Coach Carroll
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
May 16, 2007 - Game Cancelled
Our game against St. Thomas has been cancelled due to a medical emergency within the St. Thomas team. We wish our friends at St. Thomas well and our prayers are with them.
Upcoming schedule...
Sunday May 20th: Game has been cancelled.
Monday May 21st: We plan to make up the game vs Cure of Ars, 6pm at Giese Park. Please be there by 5:15pm. If we do not play, we will have a practice.
Thursday May 24th: vs St Thomas, 6pm at George Washington. Please be there by 5:15pm. Directions to follow.
Saturday May 26th: Cancelled (Memorial Day Weekend)
Tuesday May 29th: vs OLM 1, 6pm at Giese Park. Please be there by 5:15pm.
It is imperative that all players call if they cannot make a game or practice.
Coach Carroll
Upcoming schedule...
Sunday May 20th: Game has been cancelled.
Monday May 21st: We plan to make up the game vs Cure of Ars, 6pm at Giese Park. Please be there by 5:15pm. If we do not play, we will have a practice.
Thursday May 24th: vs St Thomas, 6pm at George Washington. Please be there by 5:15pm. Directions to follow.
Saturday May 26th: Cancelled (Memorial Day Weekend)
Tuesday May 29th: vs OLM 1, 6pm at Giese Park. Please be there by 5:15pm.
It is imperative that all players call if they cannot make a game or practice.
Coach Carroll
Monday, May 14, 2007
Game 5 - May 12
Despite a tough 6-5 loss to Cure of Ars, the Cardinals (yes, that is our official team name) mounted a comeback in the bottom of the 7th capped by a 2 run, 2 out double by John DiSanto to score James Carroll and Elijah Rustin and put the tying run on 2nd. A nice play by their first baseman prevented a run tying single by Chris Morgan. Good defense and good pitching all around.
Coach Carroll Player of the Day goes to James Carroll, who continued his hot hitting with a 2-3 performance (plus a walk) and made his debut on the mound. James is now hitting a lofty .600.
Next practice - MANDATORY
Tuesday May 15, Giese Park - 5:30.
Next Game
Wednesday May 16 vs St Thomas, Giese Park 6pm. Please be there by 5:30. We are running very tight (3 players have Middle School commitments, so please be there or call if there is a problem).
Sunday's game on May 20th is cancelled. We are tentative for a Game on Monday May 21st. Stay tuned for additional updates.
Coach Carroll
Coach Carroll Player of the Day goes to James Carroll, who continued his hot hitting with a 2-3 performance (plus a walk) and made his debut on the mound. James is now hitting a lofty .600.
Next practice - MANDATORY
Tuesday May 15, Giese Park - 5:30.
Next Game
Wednesday May 16 vs St Thomas, Giese Park 6pm. Please be there by 5:30. We are running very tight (3 players have Middle School commitments, so please be there or call if there is a problem).
Sunday's game on May 20th is cancelled. We are tentative for a Game on Monday May 21st. Stay tuned for additional updates.
Coach Carroll
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Games 3 & 4 (May 5th & 6th)
Despite two losses over the weekend, the boys had lots of positives to take from the games.
In Saturday's 5-1 loss to St. Patrick's, the boys found themselves with runners on 1st and 3rd, no one out in the bottom of the first inning. With the runner moving on the pitch, the batter hit a scorching line drive down the 3rd base line. Justin Lambott snared the line drive for out #1, threw to first baseman James Carroll to catch the runner for out #2 and James threw a perfect strike to catcher Christian Funfgeld who blocked the plate and applied the tag for out #3 - a TRIPLE PLAY!
Good pitching again by Chris Morgan, Suhail Zalia and Christian Funfgeld, making his 2007 debut.
The Coach Carroll "Player of the Game" goes to Justin, James and Christian for turning the triple play.
In Sunday's 17-1 loss to St Dom's, the boys were down quick, giving up 7 in the 1st and 8 in the 2nd. Elijah Rustin came on in the 3rd, making his 2007 pitching debut and was lights out for 2 innings striking out 7 batters (2 reached on a dropped 3rd strike). Good offensive performances from Elijah (who stole home), Joe Morrisey (2-2 with a double) and James Carroll (2-2 and hitting .571 on the year).
The Coach Carroll "Player of the Game" goes to Elijah Rustin, who pitched beautifully for 2 innings and scored the game's only run.
Next Practice:
Tuesday May 8th, 5:30 at Giese Park.
Next Game:
Saturday May 12, 11:30 at Eisenhower Field "C" (same as last week).
Enjoy the week, stretch out and stay loose!
Coach Carroll
In Saturday's 5-1 loss to St. Patrick's, the boys found themselves with runners on 1st and 3rd, no one out in the bottom of the first inning. With the runner moving on the pitch, the batter hit a scorching line drive down the 3rd base line. Justin Lambott snared the line drive for out #1, threw to first baseman James Carroll to catch the runner for out #2 and James threw a perfect strike to catcher Christian Funfgeld who blocked the plate and applied the tag for out #3 - a TRIPLE PLAY!
Good pitching again by Chris Morgan, Suhail Zalia and Christian Funfgeld, making his 2007 debut.
The Coach Carroll "Player of the Game" goes to Justin, James and Christian for turning the triple play.
In Sunday's 17-1 loss to St Dom's, the boys were down quick, giving up 7 in the 1st and 8 in the 2nd. Elijah Rustin came on in the 3rd, making his 2007 pitching debut and was lights out for 2 innings striking out 7 batters (2 reached on a dropped 3rd strike). Good offensive performances from Elijah (who stole home), Joe Morrisey (2-2 with a double) and James Carroll (2-2 and hitting .571 on the year).
The Coach Carroll "Player of the Game" goes to Elijah Rustin, who pitched beautifully for 2 innings and scored the game's only run.
Next Practice:
Tuesday May 8th, 5:30 at Giese Park.
Next Game:
Saturday May 12, 11:30 at Eisenhower Field "C" (same as last week).
Enjoy the week, stretch out and stay loose!
Coach Carroll
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