Dix Hills, NY – Amid tonight’s Williamsport 11U action, North Bellmore North Merrick Little League defeated North Shore Little League in four innings by way of run rule, 11 – 0. The NBNM Rebels continued to feature solid play in all aspects of the game and improved their record in the Section 6 play-off to 2 – 0.

Starting pitcher Kevin MCleneghan and reliever Jack Delaney combined for the shutout. And while the North Shore offense was stymied, throughout the game the Rebels offense capitalized on good at-bats that led to bases on balls, great baserunning, some misplays, good hustle, and key hits.

In the home half of the first, the Rebels jumped out to a quick score and an early lead that would be all they needed. While NBNM’s defense was very, very good including several sweet plays by middle infielders Delaney and Alec Acri, their offense continued to tack on. It was over after just three-and-half innings.

Contributor highlights to the offense included Brian Porricelli getting things rolling early with a laser beam off the fence in left-center to clear the bases, McCleneghan pounding a key sac fly to deep right, and Eric Solomon stroking a clutch RBI single to right.

This is the Rebels fifth straight victory by a margin of 10 or more runs and continues their Williamsport winning streak to six games.

NBNM hosts the Sayville All-Stars Wednesday night, 7/27 8:00pm at Burns Park.

In other games, Port Washington beat HTV A&E, 3 – 0, while Plainview and Sayville were tied at 2 when the game was suspended in the fourth inning due to weather.