LeRoy Pennysaver & News

LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - JULY 29, 2018 LeRoy's 12 Year Old All Stars Roster: Drew Strollo, Jackson Fix, Andrew Pocock, Tom Condidorio, Tony Piazza, Connor Hegeman, Jackson Spezzano, Ryan Shirley, Joey Stephany, Antonio Martinez, Parker Dowell, and Maicen McKenzie. LeRoy’s 12 Year Old All Stars took on Geneseo if their first All Star game of Districts and started their tournament campaign off on the right foot winning 14-2 in 5 innings. Drew Strollo started on the mound for LeRoy going 4 complete innings allowing 2 runs while scattering 3 hits. Jackson Spezzano pitched an inning striking out 2. Offensively, LeRoy had a very balanced attack. Jackson Fix led the way with 3 hits for LeRoy. Drew Strollo, Tom Condidorio, Tony Martinez, Ryan Shirley, and Jackson Spezzano collected 2 hits each. Connor Hegeman and Parker Dowell also added singles. With a positive start in District Play, LeRoy would travel to face Batavia, who was also 1-0 after their first game. The weather would play a factor in this one. After a scoreless 1st inning, LeRoy would take the lead in the top of the 2nd with Tony Piazza scoring on a fielder’s choice hit by Joey Stephany. Batavia would score 2 in the bottom half of the inning to take the lead. Batavia would get out of the inning not allowing any runs in the top of the 3rd as Antonio Martinez was tagged out on a very close play at home to end the inning. Then the rains came. Batavia took a commanding lead as the teams attempted to play through the weather in the bottom of the 3rd, scoring 8 runs. 2 walks and 3 errors in the inning contributed to Batavia’s total. LeRoy would get one back in the 4th as Tommy Condidorio scored on an RBI single from Jackson Spezzano. Batavia would close out the game in the 4th scoring 2 and advanced to the District Championship game. Connor Hegeman pitched very well for LeRoy despite the difficult conditions. LeRoy would host Oakfield in their final pool play game with the winner advancing for a rematch against Batavia. LeRoy would be the visitors and jump out quick scoring 3 runs in the 1st inning and never looking back. LeRoy would get hits from Jackson Fix (3), Tom Condidorio (2), Tony Martinez, Joey Stephany (2), Tony Piazza (3), Ryan Shirley, and Parker Dowell. Drew Strollo and Andrew Pocock were outstanding for LeRoy on the mound allowing 4 runs on 4 hits and striking out 8 combined. The win gave LeRoy the rematch they were looking for and a chance to move onto Sectionals. District 3 Championship Game Batavia, who was 3-0 in pool play would host the game. LeRoy would win the coin toss and choose to be the home team. Drew Strollo would get the start for LeRoy and was masterful. Batavia would manage to score 1 run in the top of the 1st after the leadoff batter reached on error. Batavia’s pitching was just as strong. Their pitcher would strike out 8 of the first 9 LeRoy batters he faced. Down 2-0 in the bottom of the 3rd, LeRoy’s Drew Strollo would work a 1 out walk. After a striking out the next batter, Strollo would advance to 2nd on a passed ball. The Batavia catcher would throw the ball to center field giving LeRoy the opportunity to try and score Strollo on the play. In what was a very close and controversial play, Strollo was called out at the plate keeping the score 2-0 heading into the 4th. After Batavia worked the bases loaded in the 5th, Ryan Shirley would relieve Strollo and only allow 1 run to score. In the 6th, Batavia once again worked the bases loaded however this time, would score 3 runs to make the score 6-0. In true LeRoy fashion, our boys would not go down without a fight. LeRoy’s Tony Piazza would bat in Fix and Hegeman with a 2 out double to left. Piazza would later score on a passed ball to make the final 6-3. From Coach McKenzie, Fix, and Strollo: Thank you boys for the memories each of you have given us over the last 4+ years. It has been an absolutely joy to watch each of you develop your skills as ballplayers and grow into outstanding young men. “LEROY ON 3!” 1 Church St., LeRoy, NY 14482 585.768.2201 www. l pg r aph i c s . ne t