The Rebels moved to 2-0 in this year’s South Shore Tournament with a win over Seaford. After taking a 2-0 lead early the boys let up 5 runs on what we will say was not there best effort defensively.
Fortunately the team wanted to part of a loss on Coach Sam’s Birthday and responded quickly with a 6 run inning of there own.
Timely hitting by Michael Proios, Eric Solomon & Brian Porricelli along with two excellent bunts by Tyler McPartland & Matt Coster helped the team take a lead that they would not give up.
The game was followed by a team BBQ along with Birthday cake for the coach.
Thanks to everyone for throwing the BBQ and Birthday wishes.

Rebels open up the 2010 South Shore Tournament with an impressive 10-2 victory over the Oceanside Americans.
Jack Delany scattered a few hits and left the team ready for the opening round victory after 4 innings of work, Brian Poricelli and Alec Acri closed out the victory with 2 innings of shut out baseball.
Kevin McCleneghan and Billy McAdam continued there hot hitting and the team is playing all around solid baseball.
The tournament will continue on Wednesday night for the boys at Gunther Field followed by a BBQ

This past Saturday the Rebels death with the heat as best they could. The first game the boys started a little slow, but got hot late with a big 2 out rally in the fifth to take a 6 to 2 lead that would also be the final score. The second game, the boys gave all they had to come back with 4 runs in the bottom of the 6th to tie the game but lost 7 to 6 in extra innings.
The NJBL playoffs are still in reach but there is very little room for error.
The Rebels will open up tonight in this year’s South Shore Tournament with another game ion Wednesday night that will be followed by a team BBQ.

The Rebels continued there winning streak with an impressive outing this past Thursday night. Starting pitcher Michael Proios was dominant through 3 innings, where coach Sam decided to save him for a possible relief role this Saturday. The Rebels built an early 6 to 1 lead that they would be topped of by Brian Porricelli’s 3 run Home Run that hit the bottom of the scoreboard at Gunther Field.
George Proios who has said in the past that he would by the kids a steak when they hit a homerun was heard saying that he might have to buy Brian an entire cow.
Kevin McCleneghan and Alec Acri continued to hit the ball hard with long doubles by both players. The Rebels decided to give Valeriano, McClenghan and Porricelli each one inning of work where they each were flawless. The defense was strong as usual where Jack Delaney helped turn one of the two double plays of the night.
The evening was topped of by a great team BBQ hosted by the Chris, Dan & Kevin, thanks guys.
Side Note
Bean Recipe will be handed out at Saturday’s game.

East Northport, NY – The NBNM Rebels came out with bats ablaze to beat the Elwood Storm convincingly Tuesday, 12 – 6.

Rebels Head Coach Sam Acri addressed his players in a pre-game speech that was delivered calmly but seriously. Coach Sam made it very clear that he expected more from his players than he’s been getting lately and reminded his players that, while he’s well aware of their talents and skills, membership on his team comes by the merit of ongoing and consistent effort, as well. Finally, he asked for particular focus on hitting.

His team responded. Every Rebel in the lineup reached base safely and starting pitcher Jack Delaney, Billy McAdam, Nick Valeriano, Alec Acri and Kevin Weber all produced multiple hits. Acri had two doubles and four RBIs. The Rebels took a 12 – 2 lead into the fifth.

The Storm produced a mini-rally in the fifth inning when they managed to score four. But Delaney, perhaps beginning to tire under the late-July heat and humidity, was able to bear down and get out of the inning with a still-comfortable 12 – 6 lead.

Brian Porricelli, in the closer’s role, featured a good-looking fastball and struck out the side in the sixth.

The Rebels return home to Gunther Field Thursday July 22 at 6:30 pm to face Nassau Express. A post-game BBQ is planned for Rebels, their families, and friends.