http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest baseball stories from The Sports Department. Sat, 25 May 2013 01:50:30 EDT Sat, 25 May 2013 01:50:30 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 The Sports Department http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/baseball-brackets-area-squads-have-tough-roads/1006802?source=rss ]]> Last year South Windsor made quite a run reaching the state championship in Class LL. The Bobcats, and the rest of the local teams will have to conjurer up some similar magic to make runs this year. South Windsor: The Bobcats start the tournament on the road, though not far away from home, facing No. 14 Conard at Conard as the No. 19 seed at 3:30 Tuesday. A win would pit South Windsor most likely against Greenwich... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/baseball-brackets-area-squads-have-tough-roads/1006802 Fri, 24 May 2013 15:00:14 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Evan Macy) Baseball http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/ellington-jv-baseball-completes-perfect-season/1005750?source=rss ]]> The future looks bright for Ellington baseball. While the varsity team (11-9) will make a state tournament appearance in Class M, the Knights' junior varsity squad defeated Somers 8-0 in late May to complete a perfect season, 19-0. http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/ellington-jv-baseball-completes-perfect-season/1005750 Wed, 22 May 2013 22:17:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff Report) Baseball http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/athlete-of-the-week-somers-hollister-has-big-day/1003312?source=rss Somers sophomore hurler Brian Hollister ho-hit Coventry in a 7-0 win last Monday. Not only was the performance an impressive individual feat, it also helped Somers stay in the top three of the NCCC as tournament season approached. Hollister struck out eight and walked five in the win, the first of three straight wins this week for the Spartans. Hollister's battery mate,Tom Conlon went 3-for-3 at the plate with ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/athlete-of-the-week-somers-hollister-has-big-day/1003312 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:11:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Evan Macy) Baseball http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/fermis-brunetti-leaves-hospital-after-debilitating-eye-injury/1002732?source=rss ]]> ENFIELD — Fermi ace pitcher Dan Brunetti was released from the hospital today after a suffering a devastating injury during a game against Rocky Hill on Monday. Brunetti was injured after a line drive struck struck him in the right eye. Brunetti will return to the hospital Friday for surgery to help repair five fractures to his cheek bone and around his right eye. "He has a long road ahead of him," Fermi head ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/fermis-brunetti-leaves-hospital-after-debilitating-eye-injury/1002732 Wed, 15 May 2013 21:50:56 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Evan Macy) Baseball http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/local-squads-reach-stride-as-stretch-run-arrives/1001529?source=rss ]]> The Stafford Bulldogs’ season keeps getting better and better, as the team has a legitimate shot to contend for a conference title. With big wins over Windsor Locks and East Granby in the NCCC, the team is poised to keep winning as the final few weeks of the regular season unfold. “This team is senior-laden and battle tested,” Stafford head coach Scott Martin said. “We’re right in the thick of the NCCC conference ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/local-squads-reach-stride-as-stretch-run-arrives/1001529 Mon, 13 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Evan Macy) Baseball http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/student-athlete-of-the-month-east-windsors-kevin-briggs/1001526?source=rss ]]> Kevin is no stranger to varsity sports, nor is he a stranger to the honor roll. The recently named CIAC Scholar Athlete for East Windsor has been the captain of the baseball and soccer squads for two years, and a starter for three. He will graduate in June and attend Endicott College. How Kevin prepares: I actually like to nap before a game, take a nice quick nap. I like to listen to music and stay away from ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/student-athlete-of-the-month-east-windsors-kevin-briggs/1001526 Mon, 13 May 2013 14:56:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Staff) Baseball http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/tolland-ellington-sw-punch-tickets-to-postseason/1001469?source=rss ]]> Baseball in the area is just heating up as the weather catches up, and area squads are turning the corner to head into the stretch run with the post-season less than a month away. Tolland The Eagles sit in the top half of the CCC East, just behind co-Leaders RHAM and Rocky Hill. “Our best win of the season right now would be the win over RHAM early in the season,” Tolland head coach Scott Czerwinski said. “We ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/tolland-ellington-sw-punch-tickets-to-postseason/1001469 Mon, 13 May 2013 14:27:28 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Evan Macy) Baseball http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/athlete-of-the-week-enfields-spadero-firing-on-all-cylinders/1001207?source=rss ]]> In a 16-2 blowout win against Windsor Locks last week, Enfield's Sal Spadaro did only pitched five innings. But that's all he needed to pitch. Spadaro only went 2-for-3 with an RBI and run scored. But that's all he needed to hit. With his contribution, the Raiders were able to send 22 batters to the plate in the first two innings of the playoff-spot clinching rout. He also went five innings and allowed no runs ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/athlete-of-the-week-enfields-spadero-firing-on-all-cylinders/1001207 Mon, 13 May 2013 09:51:34 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Evan Macy) Baseball http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/athlete-of-the-week-ellingtons-janiga/985077?source=rss ]]> The season's first week presented a long list of impressive performances, but the season opening dominance shown by Ellington's Neal Janiga takes the honor of Athlete of the Week due to his contributions at the plate and from the mound. Janiga struck out 13 Suffield hitters in a 3-1 win Friday to open the season, and twice he struck out five hitters in a row. His defense also provided two put-outs and a pick-off ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/athlete-of-the-week-ellingtons-janiga/985077 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:41:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (By Evan Macy) Baseball http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/janiga-powers-ellington-past-suffield-in-nccc-baseball-opener/984854?source=rss ]]> ELLINGTON —Neal Janiga was prepared to turn out his full repertoire of pitches on opening day of the high school baseball season for Ellington High Friday. Turns out, all Janiga needed was an overpowering fastball and some timely hitting to help the Knights to a 3-1 victory over NCCC rival Suffield. Janiga pitched all seven innings, allowing just one unearned run and only three hits while striking out 13 Wildcats.... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/janiga-powers-ellington-past-suffield-in-nccc-baseball-opener/984854 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:59:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (By Evan Macy, TheSportsDept.com) Baseball http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/h-s-baseball-area-squads-reloaded-ready-for-season/983232?source=rss ]]> The area's high school baseball teams boast some of the most talented players in the state. With another year of experience under their belts, their leadership could help their teams come June in the state tournament. Fermi Coach: Bob Cressotti Last Year: 13-8 (Lost Class L 1st round) Key Returnees: Alex Zachary (Sr, P/OF), Dan Brunetti (Sr, P/SS), Greg Kraukcunas (So, P/3B) Outlook: The Falcons will look ... http://thesportsdept.villagesoup.com/p/h-s-baseball-area-squads-reloaded-ready-for-season/983232 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:34:00 EDT storyideas@thesportsdept.com (Evan Macy, The Sports Department) Baseball