Deptford Little League Minor Division Highlights
Tuesday April 1 2025:
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The Padres' Dillon Holmes had himself a night going 2-2 with a walk, double, and a home run. He also pitched 2 stellar innings. Carter Fitzgerald also went 2-2 with a walk and scored 3 times. Alex Severino went 3-3 for the Mets with a HR in an outstanding performance at the plate
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Yode Babajida and Max Delella each smacked 2 hits and crossed home plate twice, leading the Cubs to victory over the Yankees. Christian Zizelman pitched a strong 5th inning to lock in the win. Vincent Petruzzelli had a standout game for the Yankees.
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The Mariners edged out the Astros, 5-2, on Tuesday night. Cameron Robinson led the way with 2 hits and 2 runs scored, striking out 6 batters on the mound. Liam Adovas added 2 hits and a run, while Finn Beach legged out a key homer to seal the win. For the Astros, Ryan Skolnick struck out 6 batters and scored a run, while Derek Ciconte had a knock and made several nice plays in the field.
Thursday April 3 2025:
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The Astros were led by Jack Crawford who was 3-3 with a huge triple to left field. Derek Ciconte, Ryan Skolnick, and Conner Ciconte all had extra base hits. Neil Grogan had the defensive play of the game with an outstanding catch at 2nd base, which led to a double play. The Yankees were led by Kevin White, who singled to left, and Kam Trewin, who pitched 2 strong innings.
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For the Cubs, Matthew Touw had a big hit with a run scored and Nick Preziosa had a hit and scored a run. The Mets were led by Luke Peggs, who was 2-2 with a home run.
Saturday April 5 2025:
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Luke Peggs went 3-3 with a home run and Ryan Ekimoglou was also 3-3 and scored 3 runs in leading the Mets to victory. The Yankees were led by Nick DiVario, who was 2 for 2 with a run scored.
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Cameron Robinson had 2 doubles and an RBI to lead the Mariners offense. Liam Adovas had 2 hits and 2 runs scored, while striking out 5 in 2 innings on the mound. Josiah Garcia contributed to the win by playing excellent defense in the outfield, preventing 2 runs from scoring. For the Cubs, Lucas Crosby collected his first career hit, and Dawson Hunt had what may end up being the web gem of the year at third base.
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The Astros edged out the Padres in a come-from-behind victory, as Ryan Skolnick shut out the Friars over 2 innings, adding a 3-run homer earlier in the game. The Astros game-winning rally was ignited by singles from Isabella Best and Liam Pszwaro. The Padres built their early lead around great defense and 2 singles from Ayden Smith
Tuesday April 8 2025:
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Braving the cold, the Mariners took down the Mets, 10-1, behind Liam Adovas and Finn Beach, who combined for 6 hits and 3 RBI at the plate, including 3 extra-base hits. Beach also played stalwart defense behind the plate. Adrian Williams was a catalyst for the offense, notching his first 2 career hits, driving in a run as well. For the Mets, Giacomo Musallam tripled for his first career hit.
Thursday April 10 2025:
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The Astros were led by Jack Crawford who was 3-3 with 3 runs scored. He also closed out the game on the mound. Joseph Santana was 2 for 2 to help spark the Astros offense. The Mets were led by Peter Skronski, who was 2-2 with a run scored.
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The Mariners outlasted the Yankees, 5-0, in a defensive battle Thursday night. The Mariners were paced by Lukas Kienholz, who ripped 2 singles and drove in a run. Landon Rodgers had a key 2-out, 2-run single, and Aidan Elfstrom legged out his first 2 career hits, showing great hustle and resolve. The Yankees' Lawrence Devage knocked through his first career hit and played a solid defensive game.
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The Cubs walked it off in the bottom of the 6th inning, edging out the Padres in a thrilling slugfest. The Cubs charge was led by the dynamic trio of Yodey Babajide (scored the game-winning run), Joseph Dellaratta, and rookie Alex Rhodes, who each went 3 for 3 at the plate with 3 runs scored. Dillon Holmes paced the Padres offense, going 2 for 2 with a walk and 3 runs scored.
Tuesday April 15 2025:
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Finn Beach continued his excellent 2-way play, going 2 for 2 with a triple and 3 runs batted in, while making a great heads up play behind the plate to end the game. Rookies Bryce McCone and Chase Coleman each tallied their first career hits, and Thiago Miller-Castro struck out 4 Astros in 1.1 strong innings pitched. The Astros comeback fell just short, led by Daven Burt, who stroked an RBI single, and Ryan Skolnick, who had 3 hits including an RBI triple, and 3 K's on the mound. Iron-man of the day mention goes to Connor Ciconte, who exhibited great physical and mental toughness for the Astros
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The Cubs triumphed over the Yankees in what ended up being a close game. Calvin Smith and Leo Giorala led the Cubs offensively, racking up 3 hits and 2 RBI apiece. Christian Zizelman slugged a home run to add to the Cubs attack. The Yankees valiant late-inning comeback fell just short, with clutch hits by Kevin White, Kam Trewin, and Travis Hill.
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In what was a tight defensive game, Dillon Holmes stood out offensively, going 2 for 2 with a walk and 2 runs scored. Johnny Hasko collected 2 hits as well for the Padres. For the Mets, rookie Mason Green singled up the middle for his first career knock.
For the JBJ Limousine Padres, Manning Carr pitched in his debut game with seven strikeouts. For the Yankees, Amir Washington got on base twice and scored
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