Trevor Dugan
GAME RECAP: 11u NBNM Rebels Defeat LI Bandits in ECYB Matchup
by Trevor Dugan The LI Bandits and NBNM Rebels faced off at Wantagh Park Saturday afternoon in an ECYB Fall matchup. The Bandits grabbed an early advantage in the top of the first inning. With a runner on third base, Partick Barbarite was able to drive in a runner on a sacrifice fly to right field, giving the Bandits a 1-0 lead. Bandits take an early lead on a sac fly off the bat of Patrick Barbarite Bandits 1 – Rebels 0 Mid first pic.twitter.com/e7EUoM462e — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) October 5, 2024 The Rebels were able to erase that 1-0 deficit very quickly, and build a lead of their own in the bottom of the first. A whopping nine runs scored in the first inning for the Rebels, with just about everyone in the lineup making a contribution. Nathan Williamson was one of t...
GAME RECAP: 12u RVC Tigers Blue defeat NBNM Rebels at Wantagh Park
by Trevor Dugan The 12u RVC Tigers Blue earn a win over the NBNM Rebels at Wantagh Park FINAL: Tigers 6 – Rebels 4 pic.twitter.com/CVMRARDU3W — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) October 5, 2024 Wantagh Park played host to a 12u ECYB matchup between the RVC Tigers Blue and NBNM Rebels Saturday afternoon. The Rebels’ bats wasted no time getting the scoring started Saturday, striking for four runs in the first inning. The Rebels recorded just one hit in the first, but they also drew four walks, three of them with bases loaded, leading to three quick runs. The fourth run came across for the Rebels when Liam Hanley scored from third base on a wild pitch. That gave the Rebels a 4-0 lead heading into the bottom of the first inning. Despite falling behind early, the Tigers were able to a...
GAME RECAP: Islip Owls Sweep Doubleheader with B1 Ghost
By Trevor Dugan B1 Ghost and the Islip Owls Baseball Club met for a doubleheader Sunday morning at East Islip High School, as part of the LI Boys of Summer fall Varsity Division. The Owls spoke to Axcess following their successful day here in Islip pic.twitter.com/pbbTC69gFI — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) September 29, 2024 GAME ONE The first game of the day got started at 9:00 A.M. Starting on the mound for the Owls was the lefty Dylan Longo, a 2026 graduate of East Islip High School. Longo looked sharp on Sunday, but B1 was able to get to him in the first inning. The second batter of the game, Sean Solivan, slapped a single to left, then promptly stole both second and third base. He was driven in by Aiden Susi to give B1 a 1-0 lead heading into the bottom of the first. B1 ...
Roslyn Bulldogs Defeat the LI Black Diamonds in a High Scoring Game at Wantagh Park
by Trevor Dugan The Bulldogs spoke to Axcess after their rainy victory at Wantagh Park @EcybTournaments pic.twitter.com/7OKD2ZYNzd — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) September 28, 2024 The 11u Roslyn Bulldogs defeated the Long Island Black Diamonds in a rainy Sunday afternoon game at Wantagh Park. There were plenty of runs to go around in this game, and the Bulldogs struck first in the top of the first inning. After a couple of walks to start the game they were able to get their first run on an RBI groundout, taking a 1-0 lead into the bottom of the inning. The Black Diamond offense was able to answer immediately in the bottom of the first with four runs of their own, thanks to their heads up baserunning. Recording just one hit in the first inning, a series of walks and passed balls ...
GAME RECAP: Legacy Prospects Defeat Next Level Baseball in Nine Inning Game
by Trevor Dugan Axcess caught up with the Legacy Prospects after their win at Diamond in the Pines @liboysofsummer pic.twitter.com/KK7gHMyOhc — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) September 22, 2024 18u/17u Next Level Baseball faced off against the Legacy Prospects Sunday morning at Diamond in the Pines, as part of the Boys of Summer fall season. Instead of a doubleheader, the two sides agreed to play one nine-inning game. The lefty Josh Lubell got the start for the Prospects, while Next Level sent out a lefty of their own in Jack Murphy. It was apparent right away that both starting pitchers had their best stuff in this one. Lubell struck out two batters in the first inning, his first of nine strikeouts on the day. He would pitch five innings for the Prospects, allowing no runs. Lubel...
11u NBNM Rebels and Dodgers Nation – Redash Meet for East Coast Doubleheader
by Trevor Dugan 11u Dodgers Nation – Redash and the NBNM Rebels met at Wantagh Park Saturday evening for a doubleheader, as part of East Coast Youth Baseball fall league play. GAME ONE Game one began at 4:00 P.M, and it was a hotly contested affair from the first pitch. Dodgers Nation started J.J Schutte on the mound, while the Rebels tapped RHP Andrew Mulvey for the start. The Rebels were able to score the first run of the day in the bottom of the first, but Dodgers Nation wasted no time responding. With runners on second and third in the top of the second, a pickoff throw to second base allowed the Dodgers runner on third base to come in to score, tying the game at one. The lead off man was able to reach base for the Rebels in the bottom of the second. After a walk and a few s...
16u B1 Ghost Stewart and Elite Tomaselli split doubleheader in Boys of Summer Fall League
by Trevor Dugan B1 Ghost Stewart and Elite Tomaselli met this afternoon for a doubleheader at PAL stadium. Entering the day the Elite were 0-2 in Boys of Summer play, while B1 was 2-0. GAME ONE In the first game of the day, the Elite started Lincoln Blind on the mound, while B1 sent out Brendan Ohl. Blind fired a 1-2-3 first inning, and his offense was quick to strike in the bottom of the frame. Outfielder Nick Morello led off the game for the Elite with a long triple to right center field. He was driven in with an RBI groundout, and the Elite led 1-0 after the first. After a scoreless second inning, the B1 offense came alive to score four times in the third. Two runs scored on wild pitches, while another was knocked in by Jake Mileski. He finished with one RBI and one run scored. Dur...
Recap of Saturday’s Axcess World Series at PAL Stadium
by Trevor Dugan Long Island Crew Defeat the East Coast Lumberjacks The Crew earn a six run victory over the Lumberjacks FINAL (5): Crew 7 – Lumberjacks 1 pic.twitter.com/PLAXpKWABE — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) September 7, 2024 The East Coast Lumberjacks and Long Island Crew kicked off day two of the Axcess World Series this morning at PAL Stadium. The Lumberjacks sent out Nick Vignola (Shoreham-Wading River 2026) to start on the mound, while the Crew started James Rugolo (Babylon 2025). The pair of starters each pitched a scoreless first inning to begin the game. In the second inning, the Crew brought in RHP Joe Cavallo (Babylon 2025). He would pitch the next two innings and strike out five batters, allowing no runs while doing it. When asked about his approach on the mo...
GAME RECAP: Top Tier Aviators Win Boys of Summer Varsity Division Championship
by Trevor Dugan The Saints comeback attempt falls just short as the Top Tier Aviators earn the @liboysofsummer Varsity Division championship FINAL: Aviators 3 – Saints 2 pic.twitter.com/FvSAZfPRAU — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) August 17, 2024 The Top Tier Aviators and Long Island Saints met Saturday morning at East Islip High School in the Boys of Summer Varsity Division Championship. Both teams won their semi-final matchups, also played Saturday morning, 11-0. Andrew Buckshaw got the start for the Saints and promptly struck out the first batter of the game. The Aviators then hit back-to-back singles, and were able to score their first run of the day on an RBI groundout by Nick Moraitis. Buckshaw then recorded another swinging strikeout to end the first inning. He would fin...
GAME RECAP: Christian Vascellaro Fires No-Hitter to Capture 15u National Championship
by Trevor Dugan The 15u champions caught up with Axcess after their victory at Medford Sports Complex @liboysofsummer pic.twitter.com/R4LePwgjRR — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) August 17, 2024 The LI Elite Prospects Cuomo met with the MXE Academy Giac Squad Friday night to determine the 15u Boys of Summer National Division champion. The Elite sent out Christian Vascellaro to start on the mound, and he was lights out from the very beginning. He struck out two MXE batters in a 1-2-3 top of the first. Joe Arlia took the ball to start the game for MXE. He answered Vascellaro with a scoreless inning of his own in the bottom of the first. In the top of the second, Vascellaro struck out the first two MXE batters. The next batter, Jack Lyke, drew a walk, only to be thrown out by Elite catch...
GAME RECAP: 15u Five Star National Terry and MP Citius Tie 2-2 As Game Ends In Protest
by Trevor Dugan Axcess spoke to Marcario and Crawford of Five Star National Terry after their game against MP Citius pic.twitter.com/5Mgjo4aJDf — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) July 27, 2024 Five Star National Terry and MP Citius faced off Saturday morning as part of the PG Northeast World Series at Moriches Sports Complex. Runs were hard to come by as pitchers from both sides had everything working on Saturday. Five Star went with Jacob Marcario to start the game, while MP Citius handed the ball to Landon O’Hara. MP Citius jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning thanks to an RBI single by Luke Antonucci that drove in two. These would be the only runs of the game for Citius. Citius’ pitching and defense were tested from the start, as Five Star loaded the ba...
Team Francisco Notorious 9 Wins 12U Stars and Stripes Championship
by Trevor Dugan Axcess spoke to Team Francisco after their championship victory this afternoon @EcybTournaments pic.twitter.com/KN24UBeHNP — Axcess Baseball LI (@axcessbaseball) July 7, 2024 The New York Longhorns McTighe and Team Francisco Notorious faced off at Wantagh Park this Sunday afternoon to determine the champion of the 12U Stars and Stripes Tournament. These two teams played one another the day before their championship matchup, with the Longhorns winning 5-4 on Saturday morning. Team Francisco sent out Jake Adragna as their starting pitcher, while the Longhorns started Vince Vargas on the mound. The Longhorns scored first thanks to a steal of home plate by Gabe Hirschhorn in the top of the first. Adragna avoided further damage, but the Longhorns took a 1-0 lead into the bottom...
