Tag: Baseball
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Rutkowski continues to be Barrons’ leader on mound, at plate
By Jeff Appelblatt Year after year, Woodbridge High School could only guarantee a victory when ace pitcher Harry Rutkowski was on the hill. But he was never throwing more than once every five days, so the Barrons never knew what was in store the other games. Even early this season, head coach Lou Urbano wasn’t…
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Falcons rebound from conference tourney loss in state opener
By Matthew Rocco After an upset loss to open the Shore Conference Tournament, the Monmouth Regional High School baseball team did something they normally wouldn’t do. The Falcons called a team-wide meeting, and the message was clear: The season is far from over. “We had a good talk with our seniors, and they had a…
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Colts hopeful bats heat up in state tournament play
By Wayne Witkowski Christian Brothers Academy’s (CBA) baseball team is enjoying a 17-8 season, but it hopes to change its occasional struggles scoring runs in its final tournament run. It was scheduled to play Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen in its New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association South Jersey, Non-Public A opener May 30.…
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East Brunswick umpire chosen to work Little League World Series
By Jimmy Allinder Bob Ciriello has never regretted not trying to be a professional umpire. Although becoming part of a major league crew occasionally tickled his dreams, the East Brunswick resident has had a 29-year love affair umpiring Little League-sponsored games, primarily in Old Bridge Township. Ciriello’s dedication to youth baseball for much of his…
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Falcons’ baseball season comes to sudden close with playoff losses
By Jimmy Allinder In one day — 18 hours to be exact — the Monroe Township High School baseball season went from promising to over. The ninth-seeded Falcons were edged by top-seeded Montgomery High School, 4-3, May 26 in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Central Jersey, Group IV quarterfinals. The following day,…
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Performers of the Week for May 29
A soggy week may have washed out some crucial sporting events at our local scholastic fields, but there were some glimmers of bright play when the state tournaments launched. State baseball playoffs open … Raritan High School received a balanced effort when the Rockets opened the Central Jersey, Group II state tournament with a 6-0…
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Allentown battles Nottingham on diamond in 2 crucial games
By Wayne Witkowski Allentown High School’s high-powered baseball team has a familiar opponent in two crucial games within a short time span. The Redbirds, who are ranked among the top five teams in the state on most polls in a 21-2 season, played Nottingham High School (21-7) in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association…
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Testa to continue professional baseball career in Italy
By Wayne Witkowski Left-handed journeyman pitcher Joe Testa has always managed to land on his feet in professional baseball. This time, it’s with a team in Parma, Italy. “I’ve been keeping in shape, so it’s not that tough,” Testa said. “I’m always ready to play.” He’s waiting for the call when his visa and other…
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Tavaska leads Lions deeper in state sectional tournament
By Wayne Witkowski Jackson Liberty Kyle Tavaska came through in the clutch for Jackson Liberty High School’s baseball team as it advanced to the second round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Central Jersey, Group III tournament with a 6-4 victory May 23 over Moorestown High School. Tavaska, who hit a sacrifice…
