Games 3 & 4 April 29

The Indians' bats continued to produce, but swirling, winds, a blinding sun and a few controversial calls were too much to overcome, as the Indians tied Port Washington 7-7 and then lost 10-11.

It was good to see Mike Tarone come down, despite being on the DL with a break in his hand. We wish Mike a speedy recovery. Also missing was Chris Morgan, who attended services for his friends who lost their lives in a car accident over the weekend. Out thoughts and prayers go out to Chris and his friends' families.

Game 1 produced some timely hitting, as Elijah Rustin went 3-4 with a run scored and 1 stolen base. John DiSanto was also 3-4 with 1 stolen base and 2 runs scored and James Carroll knocked in 2 runs with a single in the 6th. Down by 2 in the bottom of the 7th, Zach Egan led off with a double and scored on Elijah's double. John DiSanto followed with a run scoring single to tie the game.
In game two, Elijah continued his hot hitting, going 4-4 with a Home Run and 4 runs scored and Emil Pape contributed 3 hits and 3 runs scored.

The Coach Carroll "Player of the Day" goes to James DiMartino, who had 4 hits but more importantly was lights out behind the plate in game 1. After being called safe on 2 wild pitch/passed balls (both of which were controversial), our opponents didn't even attempt another steal. We could very well be looking at potentially the best catcher in the league.

The most important part of the day was that the Indians came together as a team and played with class and dignity. Be proud of yourselves!

Next Practice...
Tuesday May 1, 5:00pm at Giese Park.

Next Game...
Sunday May 6, 9am at ST Paul's vs Garden City. Please be there no later than 8:15am.
SAINT PAUL, GARDEN CITY: Meadowbrook Parkway to Exit 31A Old Country Rd. Exit (west). Take the Old Country Rd. West Exit to M1W toward Mineola. Turn right onto Old Country Rd. Turn left onto Clinton Rd. Turn right onto Stewart Ave. Turn left onto Franklin Ave. Turn right onto 7th St. Turn right onto Cathedral Ave. Stay straight to go onto Stewart Ave. St. Paul's is at 295 Stewart Ave.

Stay loose and we'll see you all on Tuesday.

Coach Carroll

Uniforms, Summer League and this Weekend

Uniforms
If you order uniforms on line, please also e-mail Kevin Gorman so he can confirm the order was received. He can be e-mailed at kevincgorman@aol.com. Uniform includes a hat, 3-button shirt, vest, pants and socks. If you do not have any or all of these, or need a larger size, please order ASAP.

Summer League (Connie Mack)
Notices regarding the Summer team will be going out next week. Although we are only 3 weeks into the season, it is time to start thinking about the summer.

Sunday's Game
All players should arrive at Bay Park by 2:30pm. I may be running a bit late, as I will be in Baldwin with the St Ignatius Travel Team. Anyone who arrives after me may be running laps! Kevin Gorman will also be at the field by 6:30 or so to collect any registration or uniform fees that are due as well as any new uniform orders.

If the game is rained out and you owe money or need to get sized for a uniform, please try to go down to the Knights of Columbus St. Frances de Chantel Council 6526 1869 Wantagh Avenue Wantagh, 11793 Sunday evening between 7pm and 8:30pm. You can meet Kevin there. I will also try to be there.

Stay Dry and let's hope this rain ends so we can play!

Coach Carroll

Regular Season - Games 3 & 4

We are scheduled to play Port Washington this Sunday at 3pm at Bay Park in East Rockaway. Please be at the field by 2:30pm. I may be a bit late, as the St. Ignatius team is playing in Baldwin at 12:15.

To get to Bay Park...

BAY PARK (EAST ROCKAWAY)
Southern State Parkway to Exit 19 (Peninsula Blvd). Take Peninsula Blvd west to Ocean Ave. Make a left onto Ocean Ave and take it all the way to the end. Ocean Ave turns into Main St. Make a left onto Front St and follow the signs to the park.

Enjoy the week and we'll see you all Sunday afternoon.

Coach Carroll

Opening Day Sweep

How about those Indians!

Chris Morgan opened the year on the mound for the Indians and threw 4 strong innings of 1 run ball. Timely hitting by John DiSanto, Anthony Page and Teddy Derham helped contribute two runs in the 3rd inning as did hitting by Teddy, Emil Pape and Elijah Rustin in the 5th. At the end of 6 1/2 innings, The Indians found themselves tied with the Babylon Bulldogs at 5-5. John Salvagione opened the inning with a walk and stole second. With one out, that man Teddy came through again, stroking a game winning double into the ally for a 6-5 victory.

In game two, the Indians opened up the first with 11 runs en route to a 13-2 victory. Strong pitching by starter Emil Pape and great hitting by all the boys, as 11 different players scored a run.

My thanks to Coach Ed Russo for taking the helm in my absence and to coaches Keith Wright and Tom Lapinski for their help.

The Coach Carroll "Player of the Day" goes to Teddy Derham, who went a combined 4-4, with a BB, HBP, 2 stolen bases and 3 runs scored.

Next practice is scheduled for Tuesday (4/24), 5pm at Giese Park.

Our next game will be Sunday April 29 at 9am, Tully Park vs. The Brentwood Blue Claws.

REMINDER: We are registered to play in the The Memorial Day Tournament (May 25-28) with Triple Crown Sports in Brookhaven. Please let me know ASAP if you cannot play.

Uniforms - 2007

If anyone needs a new uniform or any part of a new uniform (hat, socks, shirt, vest, pants), please complete the on-line form found on the website. This must be done by Sunday (Sunday April 22nd) evening. Anyone who filled out a form and submitted it to Kevin Gorman does not need to do this again. Any questions, call Kevin Gorman at 516-369-7058.

Practice Cancelled

With rain predicted into the night and most of Wednesday, there is no way the field will be in playing condition. So, we'll cancel for Wednesday. Next practice is Saturday, April 21st at 9am, Giese Park.

Opening Day is Sunday!

Stay Dry

Coach Carroll

Opening Day - POSTPONED

Our 2007 opener has been postponed due to the impending weather.

Next practice will be Wed, April 18th, 5pm at Giese Park. Hopefully we will get to scrimmage against the St Ignatius Hicksville NJBL U14 team from last week.

We plan to play in the Triple Crown Memorial Day weekend tournament, so keep the weekend open. If you have prior commitments, please let me know ASAP.

Stay dry, stretch and enjoy the wet weekend.

Coach Carroll

Spring Training - 4/14/07

A very good workout as we prepare for opening day - weather permitting on Sunday April 15th. The game is scheduled for 9am at Seaford Harbor. Players should plan to arrive by 8:30am - AND DRESS WARM!

To get to Seaford Harbor...

Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway (Rt. 135) South to Exit 1 ( Merrick Rd. Seaford West). Go one block on Merrick Rd. to Neptune Ave. (7th Precinct Police Station is on the corner). Make a left on Neptune Ave. S. for 4 stop signs to Bayview St. (Firehouse is on the left). Make a right to field.

Check the website tomorrow. I should know by 7-7:30am if the game is cancelled.

Next practice will be at Giese Park on Wed, April 18th, 5pm. Be prepared to scrimmage the U14 team again.

Coach Carroll

Spring Training - and a Scrimmage!

Excellent practice last night at Giese Park, as we held a joint scrimmage with the local St Ignatius CYO and NJBL teams. The boys had their first look at live pitching. Although timing was a bit off, their mechanics looked good. Our pitches also looked to be in good form and we should be ready for Opening Day.

Next practice is scheduled for Saturday April 14th, 9am at Giese Park and should run until 11:30. Please be prompt.

Opening Day is Sunday April 15th 9am in Seaford against the LI Storm.

Stay dry and we'll see you all on Saturday.

Coach Carroll

Memorial Day Weekend Tournament

We are hoping to participate in a local Memorial Day Weekend Tournament (May 26-28). Details and costs are still pending. Please discuss and let me know either Wednesday or Saturday if you are available to play the entire weekend.

Coach Carroll

Practice #3 - OUTDOORS

Despite the cold, our first outdoor practice was well attended. Working outdoors gave Coach Russo and I a chance to see some of the new players who joined us this year, and we are very excited about the upcoming Spring Season.

Our next practice is set for Wednesday, April 11th, 5pm at Giese Park, followed by a 9am practice on Saturday April 14th, also at Giese Park. Our first game is set for Sunday April 15th, 9am in Seaford. Directions are still pending. You can also check www.fabl.org for schedules and field directions.

Happy Easter!

Coach Carroll

PS - thanks to our two 10 year olds (and future Indians) - Kyle Carroll and Conor Menig, for continuing to work out with the team. We see some future All Stars in the making!