PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Fellas can't hang on and lose via walk off home run to drop to 1-3 on the season

After spliting last weeks double header the Fellas faced a tough match up vs Rector. The game was back and forth with both sides offense showing up and putting up a ton of runs. Griner, Schaub, Chiera and Bergman all hit home runs but scoring 17 runs was not enough to take this one as Rector scored 18 runs, with the final run being a walk off home run to end the game. Capoccitti did his best on the mound but Rector's bats hit the ball all over the park. The defending champs are now 1-3 for the first time in 12 years. Plenty of time to rebound but without the regular roster, its going to be bumpy until baseball seasons ends.

BOX:
Clemens: 3/5
DeBrino: 2/5
Schaub: 3/5
J. Griner: 3/5
Milson: 2/4
McGee: 3/4
Chiera: 3/5
Capoccitti: 2/5
Henchy: 3/4
Bergman: 2/4

POWER REPORT:
Clemens - 2 doubles
DeBrino - 2 doubles
Schaub - Home run
J. Griner - Home run
McGee- Doulbe, Triple
Chiera -  2 home runs
Capoccitti - Triple
Bergman - Home run

PITCHING:
L - Capoccitti - (1-0) - 7IP 15 R
 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Fellas dominaite game 1 but tough pitching stymies offense in game 2 

After dropping the season opener, the Fellas took the field looking to rebound and pick up their first win. Rebound would be an understatemnt as the team put on an offensive clinic dropping 17 runs. Billy Creighton hit a home run and had 5 RBI and Nick DeBrino had a big game going 3/3. Myers pitched well and the Fellas crused to a mercy rule victory. Game 2, however, was totally different as the Rector's pitcher was dominate and kept the Fellas off balance all game. The game was close with the Fellas defense making great plays, but they ultimately fell short losing by 2. Brian Hoffman walked 6 times in this double header, one patient sum bitch. 

 

Game 2:
The Goodfellas: 4
Rector: 6

BOX:
L. Rowland: 2/4
DeBrino: 3/4
Hoffman: 0/1
Creighton: 1/4
J. Griner: 1/3
Milson: 1/4
Myers: 0/2
Clemens: 0/3
McGee: 1/2

POWER REPORT:
DeBrino: Triple
Milson: Double

PITCHING:

L – Myers (1-2) 7IP, 6R

 

The Goodfellas – 10

Church League Castoffs -4

The Goodfellas win World Series 2-0

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: HISTORY MADE! Fellas win the World Series to capture 4^th title in franchise history

3peat complete! The Goodfellas have done what no other team in league history has done by winning three straight championships. Game 2 was tight the whole way, with the Fellas trailing 4-1 headed into the 4^th. But the boys turned it on in the 4^th and 5^th to take a one lead, led by clutch hits from Liam Rowland, Matt Grill and Dan Capoccitti, and Nick DeBrino. The 6^th inning is where the Fellas pulled away by scoring 5 runs lead by back to back home runs from Billy Creighton and Nick DeBrino and big hits from Brian Hoffman and Dan Capoccitti. Ryan Myers pitched a gem only allowing 4 runs and was supported by tremendous defense all night. Defensive standouts include Liam Rowland and the entire Goodfellas outfield.

Nick DeBrino & Ryan Myers were named co-World Series MVPs with their outstanding performance on both sides of the ball. This was a huge team series win and the Fellas pulled off a feat that is not easy to do. Congratulations Fellas, time to party! (Note: Mark LeMorta was unavailable to do the book, Mark V. had a game).

BOX:
B. Rowland – 1/2
Hoffman – 2/3
Creighton – 1/4
DeBrino - 3/4
J. Griner – 0/3
L. Rowland – 2/3
M. Griner – 0/3
Grill – 2/3
Myers – 2/3
Capoccitti  2/3
 

POWER REPORT:
Hoffman: Double, 2 RBI
Grill: Double, RBI
DeBrino: 2 Doubles, Home Run, RBI
Creighton: Home Run, 2 RBI
 

PITCHING:
W- Myers (2-0) 7IP, 1K, 4ER
 

*WORLD SERIES CO-MVPS*
Ryan Myers:
BA: .571
Game 1 Pitching: 7 IP, 6R
Game 2 Pitching: 7IP, 4 ER
 

Nick DeBrino
BA: .750 | 1 HR | 4 RBI – Clutch defense
 

Honorable Mention:
Billy Creighton: 2 home runs in series
Brian Hoffman: “MJ GAME” – .571 hitting in series
Liam Rowland: clutch hitting, great defense, HUGE double play
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL

World Series Game 1
The Goodfellas - 13
Church League Castoffs - 6

The Goodfellas lead series 1-0

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Outstanding pitching and defense leads the way as Fellas inch one step closer to history

After back to back World Series titles the Fellas are looking to do something no team has ever down in league history: win three in a row. The face a tough opponent in Church League Castoffs, who like everyone else wants to dethrone the reigning champs. But in game 1 of the 2023 Fall Classic the Fellas held their ground and won the first game with pitching and defense. Myers was spectacular and the defense made no errors. The offense did what it had to do, putting up 13 runs led by big hits from Joe Griner, Matt Grill, Dan Capoccitti,Nick DeBrino, Billy Creighton, Ryan Myers and Liam Rowland.

Game 2 is on tap for tonight, can the Fellas close it out?


BOX:
B.Rowland: 0/3
Hoffman: 2/4
Creighton: 1/4
DeBrino: 3/4
J.Griner: 2/4
L.Rowland: 2/3
M. Griner: 1/4
Grill: 1/4
Myers: 2/4
Capoccitti: 2/4

POWER REPORT:
J. Griner - Home run, 2RBI
Creighton: Home run
Myers: Double
M.Griner: Double
DeBrino: Triple
Grill: Double

PITCHING:
W - Myers (1-0) - 7IP, 1K, 1BB, 6ER

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Ryan Myers - stellar pitching, double

Honorable Mention
Nick DeBrino - 3/4, 3 RBI, great defense
Liam Rowland - 2/3, RBI, great defense
Joe Griner - 2/4, home run
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL

The Goodfellas - 11

The Goodfellas - 18
Hogan's Gym - 4
 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Back to business, Fellas show no mercy in dominate NLCS Game 1 win
 

With the postseason here the regular season is in the rear view mirror. The Fellas kicked off the NLCS against Hogan’s Gym, a rematch of the 2022 World Series and team they have beaten 3 times in a row. Tonight was no different as the a determined Goodfellas squad showed up and dominated from the start. Brendan Rowland who earned POG honors found his power swing again, hitting 2 home runs and adding 6 RBI. Creighton kept up his hot hitting with another home run (and 4 RBI), and the rest of the offense was locked in. DeBrino, Liam Rowland, Capoccitti, and Hoffman all had great nights at the plate with the Griner brothers holding it down in the outfield.

With this win, the Fellas are one win away from their third straight trip to the Fall Classic.

BOX:
B. Rowland: 4/4
Hoffman: 3/4
Creighton: 3/4
DeBrino: 2/3
J. Griner: 1/3
M. Griner: 1/2
L.Rowland: 3/3
Henchey: 0/3
Myers: 1/2
Capoccitti: 2/3

POWER REPORT:
B. Rowland – 2 home runs, 6 RBI
Creighton – Home run, double 4 RBI

M. Griner - Triple
Debrino- Double

PITCHING:
W – Myers (1-0) 5IP, 2 ER

PLAYER OF THE GAME:
Brendan Rowland – 2 home runs, 6 RBI great defense

HONORABLE MENTION:
Billy Creighton – home run 4 RBI
Ryan Myers – 5IP, shut down pitching
Liam Rowland – 3/3
Brian Hoffman: Double, 3/4
Dan Capoccitti: setting table for Rowland
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL
 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: 5 wins in a row has Goodfellas in position to go on epic post season run

The Goodfellas – 24
Suzique Events - 4

After the 3 game skid in the middle of the season the Fellas did exactly what they needed to and won out ending the season 10-4 and securing the #2 seed in the post season. If tonight's game is preview of what to expect in the postseason it will be another special run. Everyone contributed in this one with Billy Creighton stealing the show with 2 home runs and 7 RBI. Fellas played great defense and Myer's was great one again only allowing 3 runs. The hits kept coming and the Fellas cashed in all night. Next stop - NLCS.

BOX:
B. Rowland: 4/5
Hoffman: 2/3
Creighton: 4/5
J. Griner: 3/5
M. Griner: 2/4
Donnelly: 3/5
Henchey: 2/4
Myers: 3/5
Milson: 3/5
K. Ryan: 4/4

POWER REPORT:
B. Rowland: Triple, 2 Doubles, 2 RBI
Hoffman: Double

Milson: Double
Creighton: 2 home runs, 7 RBI
J. Griner: Homerun, Triple, RBI
K. Ryan: Triple, 2 RBI

PITCHING:
W – Myers (9-4), 5IP, 3ER

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Billy Creighton – 4/5, 2 home runs, 7 RBI

Honorable Mention:
Brendan Rowland: 4/5, Triple, 2 Doubles
Joe Griner – 3/5 home run,
Kevin Ryan – 4/4
Mimmo Denitto – PROTOCOL 

The Goodfellas: 14

Hogan’s Gym: 8

PASTA BOWL BRAKDOWN: Fellas extend winning streak to 4 straight, playoffs in site.

The winning streak continues as the Fellas extend this run to 4 straight with a big victory against Hogan’s Gym. The offense stepped up big with big hits all around. The Fellas struck early with 5 runs in the first with hits from both Rowlands, DeBrino, Griner & Grill. 2 more would get added in the second with an RBI single from Brian Hoffman and a SAC Fly from Billy “Big Show” Crieghton. The big blow came in the 3^rd as the Fellas scored 6 runs which featured big hits from Grill, Nicastro, Myers, Sidoti, Both Rowlands and Billy Crieghton.

Hogan’s tried to chip away but the Fellas answered each time, including solid defense through the game. The field conditions were less then ideal but DeBrino and Hoffman were able to navigate the left side of the infield just fine. Hogan’s is the likely to be the Fellas opponent in the first round so the timing of this match up came at a good time.

There is only one regular season game left….. Then the real fun begins.

BOX:
B. Rowland – 3/5
Hoffman – 2/2
Creighton – 1/2
DeBrino – 3/4
J. Griner – 3/4
L. Rowland – 3/4
Grill – 3/4
Nicastro – 0/4
Myers – 3/4
Sidoti – 3/4

POWER REPORT:
B. Rowland – 2 Doubles, Triple
Creighton – Triple
J. Griner – Double
L. Rowland – Double
Myers – Triple

PITCHING:
W – Myers (7-4) – 7IP, 7 ER, 1K

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Coach Phil – 3/4, home plate kitty kat, DSB

Honorable Mention:
Nick DeBrino – stellar defense, 3/4
Brendan Rowland – 2 Doubles, Triple
Ryan Myers- Great pitching, 3/4
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL 

The Goodfellas: 14

Church League Castoffs: 9

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Fellas rise to occassion, stun first place team 

In what could be a World Series preview The Fellas knew they would need to step up to beat the first place team and that’s exactly what they did. The game was neck and neck until the 5^th with the score going back and forth. With a 7-7 score in the 5^th, the Fellas dropped the hammer scoring 7 runs and never looked back. Church League Castoffs would make it interesting but Myers and the Goodfellas defense stepped up big to pick up the biggest victory of the year.

Billy Creighton stole the show with 3 absolute monster home runs and 7 RBI earning himself POG honors. Nick DeBrino was sensational at shortstop and made plays the killed any momentum Church League had. The Ryan brothers also made a huge impact with Kevin Ryan making one of the most incredible catches you will ever. This was true team effort with contributions from everyone. Hoffman was a homer away from the cycle, Rowland in the leadoff spot played a big factor as he drew two walks and scored in both instances. Rookie Nick Shaub also had a fantastic debut, hitting a home run and playing solid defense at 2B.

With this big win, the Fellas have 2 games remaining until they kickoff their post season run. Getting hot at the right time!

BOX:
B. Rowland: 0/2
Hoffman: 3/4
Creighton: 4/4
DeBrino: 2/3
Schaub: 3/4
Henchey: 1/4
Myers: 1/4
S. Ryan: 1/3
K. Ryan: 1/4
Sidoti: 0/3

POWER REPORT:
Hoffman: Double,Triple, RBI
Creighton: 3 home runs, 7 RBI
Schaub: Home run, RBI

PITCHING:

W – Myers (7-4), 7IP 1K, 7 ER

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Billy Creighton – 4/4, 3 Home Runs, 7 RBI

Honorable Mention:
Nick DeBrino: Gold glove defense
Ryan Myers: Great pitching
Nick Shaub: Home run, great defense
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL
 

The Goodfellas: 10
Stooges: 0

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Myer's dominates on the mound, offense delivers in much needed victory

It finally stopped raining for once allowing the Goodfellas to take the field after nearly a 1 month layoff. The team would be missing Brendan Rowland, Brian Hoffman and Dan Capoccitti but regardless showed up and took care of business. The Fellas scored 3 runs early, with hits from Liam Rowland, Matt Grill, Mike Milson and Ryan Myers. In the 4^th the Fellas put this one away scoring 5 runs lead by hits form Liam Rowland, Nick DeBrino, Billy Creighton, Mike Griner and Matt Grill.

The offense although not there best night (from a power perspective) cashed in with timely hitting and got guys in when they needed. Defensively, the Fellas were rock solid with great plays made all around. Ryan Myers was sensational, allowing only 4 hits and pitching 7 shutout innings earning him Player of the Game honors. Could this dominate pitching be attributed to Kyle Clemens frame job behind the plate? Regardless, this was a much needed with 3 games to go in the regular season. Soon, the postseason will be upon us. 

BOX:
L. Rowland: 3/3
DeBrino: 2/4
Creighton: 1/3
M. Griner: 1/3
Grill: 3/4
Henchey: 1/4
Milson: 3/3
K. Clemens: 2/4
Sidoti: 1/3

POWER REPORT:
Grill – Double
Myers – 2 Doubles
DeBrino – Double

PITCHING:
W – Myers (6-4) – 7IP, 4 HITS, 2BB, 2K, 0 ER

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Ryan Myers – shut out pitching performance, 2/4 with 2 doubles

Honorable Mention:
Liam Rowland: 3/3
Matt Grill: 3/4, Double
Kyle Clemens: Johnny Bench behind the plate
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL

The Goodfellas – 14
Chambers Sports Performance – 1

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Offense returns and defense is solid in much needed victory 
 

After 2 tough losses and a beat down from the Dominicans the Fellas were looking to stop the bleeding and end the their longest losing streak in 5 years. After a few rainouts the Fellas had not played in 2 weeks. On top of that, the team would be without Billy Creighton, Brendan Rowland, Mike Griner (DSB) and Michael Nicastro (2XDSB). Sean Ryan and Ryan Mcgee joined as subs to fill the void and it paid dividends.

It was a close game until the third and that’s when the Goodfellas offensive exploded for 8 runs. Liam Rowland started that inning off with a triple followed by a 2 run home run from rookie Nick DeBrino. Grill, Henchy, Mcgee, Capoccitti and Myers all reached out singles and the big blow came from Sean Ryan with a moon shot grand slam to left field. The fellas would add 4 more runs in the 4^th/5^th led by Dan Capoccitti’s 2 run single and timely hitting from the middle of the order.

Ryan Myers was brilliant, pitching 5 innings and giving up zero earned runs. He also struck out 1 batter in this contest.
 

This was a great win and one that was desperately needed. With only a month until the playoffs begin, the time is now to get things going.

BOX:
L. Rowland: 4/5
DeBrino: 2/4
J.Griner: 1/3
Grill: 3/4
Henchy: 2/3
McGee: 3/4
Capoccitti: 3/3
Myers: 3/3
Ryan: 2/3
Sidoti: 0/2

POWER REPORT:
L. Rowland – Double, Triple
DeBrino – Double, 2 run home run
Henchy – Double
McGee – Double
Ryan – Grand Slam

PITCHING:
W- Myers (5-3) – 5IP, 1K, 0ER

PLAYER OF THE GAME
SEAN RYAN & RYAN MCGEE

Ryan – Grand Slam, 4 RBI
McGee- 3/3, great defense

HONORABLE MENTION:
Ryan Myers – 5IP, 1K, 0ER
L.Rowland – 4/5, Triple, Double
DeBrino – 2 run home run
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL
 

Madison Pub - 12

The Goodfellas - 0

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Goodfellas overmatched in no chance game

After 2 losses in a row the next tasks vs. Madison’s Pub (Dominicans) was going to be another uphill battle. The Fellas were overmatched from the get go, with the Madison Pub pitcher dominating. The Goodfellas struck out 11 times in this game and only had 3 hits; shut out for the first time in franchise history. Defensively, the Fellas did well even though Billy Pulver almost sent one to the moon from third base in which is certainly a candidate for Moment on the Year. This is the first time in nearly 10 years that the Goodfellas have lost three straight. However, they will have to turn the page and prepare for the next series of games within their own division.
 

BOX:
Clemens: 0/2
Hoffman: 0/2
B.Rowland: 0/2
Creighton: 0/2
Pulver: 2/2
Henchey: 0/2
Myers: 0/2
Milson: 0/2
Bergman: 0/2
Sidoti: 1/1

POWER REPORT:
Sidoti - Double

PITCHING:
L – Myers (4-4) – 5IP, 10ER, 2BB
 

Dirty Swingers - 8

The Goodfellas - 7

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: 7th inning collapse and untimely hitting lead to back to back losses

After last weeks tough loss the Fellas looked to rebound on Player’s Night, a night they have never lost. However, untimely hitting and a collapse in the 7th left the Fellas stunned as they let one slip away. For the first time in 5 years the Fellas have lost back to back games and their game Friday vs the Dominicans is another tough task.

There were bright spots in this one with a long home run from Billy Creighton and extra base hits from Liam Rowland and Nick DeBrino. Ryan Myer’s pitched well enough to give the Fellas a chance but like last game things just didn’t fall into place.

The Fellas look to regroup Friday in what will be a difficult game against the undefeated Dominican squad.

BOX:
Clemens - 0/3
Hoffman - 1/4
Creighton - 3/4
Henchey - 1/4
L. Rowland - 3/4
DeBrino - 2/3
Grill - 2/3
Capoccitti- 2/4
Myers - 2/2
Sidoti - 0/3

POWER REPORT:
Creighton: Home run, double, 2RBI
L.Rowland - inside park home run, triple, 2RBI
DeBrino- triple

PITCHING:
L - Myers (4–3) 7IP, 5ER, 1K, 2BB

Orion DES - 6
The Goodfellas - 5

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Enemic offense combined with defensive blunders leads to Goodfellas second loss of the season

Friday nights throughout Goodfellas history has always been a crap shoot. Headed into the 4^th of July weekend the Fellas took the field without Creighton, DeBrino, Nicastro and both Griner’s. Bobby Bergman, Mike Milson, Bill Pulver and Kyle Donnelly were called up to fill in and we appreciate them helping out. 

The Fellas offense got off to a good start with a 3 run home run from Bill Pulver but after that the offense was essentially non-existent. Myers pitched well enough to give the Fellas a chance to win but defensive mishaps lead to 4 unearned runs which proved to be the difference maker in this contest. Trailing 6-4 in the bottom of the 7^th, the Fellas threatened by scoring 1 and having the bases loaded with 2 outs setting up a potential walk off. However, the big hit didn’t come and the Fellas lost their second game of the season.

Besides the air quality being horrendous, Matt Grill knew there was a “Goodfellas type of game” in the air. Propane? Nostradamus? Matt Grill knew this game was going to be a tough one. The Fellas look to put this one behind them and get ready for a fun night with Player’s Night taking place next week.

BOX:
Sidoti: 0/2
Hoffman: 0/2
B. Rowland: 2/4
Pulver: 2/4
Donnelly: 2/4
Grill: 0/0
Capoccitti: 1/4
Myers: 1/3
Bergman: 1/4
Milson: 1/3

POWER REPORT:
Pulver: 3 run home run
B.Rowland – Double
Donnelly- Double
Bergman – Double

Myers - Triple
 

PITCHING:
L – Myers (4-2) – 7IP, 2ER, 2BB, 1K
 

The Goodfellas - 15

Philly’s Titans: 2

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Fellas offense, Myer's pitching shines in mercy rule victory 
 

After last week’s huge victory over Frozen Ropes, the Fellas were riding the momentum into what sure to be another battle. The offense came out of the gate with 5 runs with a Triple from the big fella Billy Creighton, back to back doubles from Mike Griner and Billy Pulver, RBI Triple from Nick DeBrino and an RBI single from Dan Capoccitti. The Fellas bats, however, would go silent from the 2-4 innings but in the 5^th things came together and there was no looking back. The Fellas scored 10 runs in the 5^th to force a mercy rule victory. The offensive parade was led by a 3 run homer Billy Creighton, 2 run single from Dan Capoccitti and clutch hits from both Griner’s, Liam Rowland, Nick DeBrino and Ryan Myers. The knockout blow came from DSB Brian Hoffman, who hit a walk off 2 run home run.

Defensively, the Fellas were spectacular, with great plays made all around. Ryan Myer’s pitched a great game allowing only 2 runs.

BOX:
J. Griner: 2/4
Hoffman: 2/3
Creighton: 2/3
M. Griner: 2/3
Pulver: 1/3
L. Rowland: 1/3
DeBrino: 2/3
Capoccitti: 2/3
Myers: 1/2
Henchey: 1/3

POWER REPORT:
J. Griner – Double, 2RBI
Hoffman – 2 run home run, 2 RBI
Creighton – Triple,  3 run home run, 4 RBI
M. Griner – 2 Doubles, 2 RBI
DeBrino- Double, Triple, RBI

PITCHING:
W – Myers (4-1) – 5IP, 1K

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Brian Hoffman – 2/3 walk off 2 run home run

Honorable Mention:
Ryan Myers – great pitching
Billy Creighton - Triple,  3 run home run, 4 RBI
Dan Capoccitti – 2/3, 3 RBI

Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL

The Goodfellas – 7
SJR Masonry Restoration (Frozen Ropes) -6

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Classic matchup as advertised, Goodfellas prevail in clutch win 

The Fellas had this game circled on the calendar the day it was released. The Goodfellas are no strangers to Frozen Ropes and have had many games over the last 17 years. Coming off their big win last week, The Fellas entered this contest knowing it was going to be a heavy weight battle. And boy, was it ever with an intensity we haven’t felt in a game in some time.

The Fellas trailed 3-0 early but Myers and the defense settled down thereafter. Tremendous plays made all around with a huge play made by Liam Rowland with bases load that could have changed the outcome of the game. The outfield played a tremendous game with Henchey, Griner, and both Rowland’s having huge games. The Fellas tied the game in the third with the Rowland brothers adding a SAC fly and 2 run single. The big blow came in the 5^th from the big fellas, as Creighton hit a 3 run bomb to right center. Mike Nicastro would add insurance with an RBI single to put the game in the Fellas favor 7-3. Frozen Ropes added 3 runs in the 6^th to make it interesting but Myers shut them down in the 7^th to seal the victory.

Dan Capoccitti (our spirit animal) almost got into a fight with the pitcher but cooler heads prevailed. He was also a stud behind the plate in this one.

BOX:
M.Griner: 0/3
Hoffman: 0/1
B. Rowland: 0/2
Creighton: 1/3
L. Rowland: 2/3
DeBrino: 0/2
Capoccitti: 1/2
Nicastro: 1/3
Myers: 0/2
Henchey: 2/3

POWER REPORT:
Creighton: 3 run home run, 3 RBI

PITCHING:
W – Myers (3-1) 7IP, 1K, 2BB

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Billy Creighton – clutch 3 run home run, 3 RBI, stud first baseman

Honorable Mention:
Liam Rowland – 2/3, 2 RBI, clutch defense
Ryan Myers – 7IP, great pitching
Dan Capoccitti – Potential Royal Rumble, tough DSB
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL 

Church League Castoffs: 9
The Goodfellas:  7

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Shorthanded Goodfellas still battle but can’t complete the comeback, drop game 3.

With the Fellas missing both Griners, Hoffman, Nicastro and DeBrino the Fellas turned to their subs to fill in the voids. They played great but losing 5 starters had an big impact on the offense. Brendan Clemens came off the paternity list and led the game off with a double (still got it!). Creighton would drive him in with an RBI single followed by an RBI single from Matt Grill. The Fellas didn’t score again until the 3^rd with Creighton hitting another RBI single and Dan Capoccitti hitting a warning track  Sac Fly. After trailing 5-2 the Fellas would take the lead in the 6^th to go ahead 6-5. However, Church League scored 3 runs in the top of the 7^th and it was too much to overcome. Rowland would hit a solo shot to make a 2 run game but that would be the only glimmer of

hope in the 7^th inning.

Myer’s pitched well overall and defensively the Fellas were solid. A great game and we appreciate the subs stepping up tonight to fill in. 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Fellas dominiate World Series rematch with offense exploding in 4th

The Goodfellas: 19
Hogan’s Gym: 3

In a highly anticipated World Series matchup, things were close through 3 innings. With the score being 2-2 headed into the 4^th it looked like the game would be competitive. However, the Fellas offense absolutely exploded scoring 17 runs in the 4^th inning. Creighton, Mike Griner and DeBrino led the charge with home runs plus a triple from Joe Griner. Big hits were had by all and Ryan Myers returned to the mound without missing a beat.

The rest of the 2023 schedule will be released tonight! 

BOX:
J. Griner: 3/4
Hoffman: 3/4
Rowland: 3/4
Creighton: 2/4
M. Griner: 3/4
L. Rowland: 2/3
DeBrino: 1/3
Capoccitti: 0/1
Myers: 1/3
Smith: 1/2

POWER REPORT:
DeBrino: 2 run home run
Creighton: 2 run home run
M.Griner: Solo home run
J.Griner: Triple, 2 RBI

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Nick DeBrino – 2 run home run

Honorable Mention:
Mike Griner – home run
Billy Creighton: 2 run home run
Joe Griner: 3/4 Triple
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL

The Goodfellas: 25

Chambers Sports Performance: 9

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Fellas offense and Capps on the mound propels Fellas to Opening Day victory
 

After a long winter and fresh off their second consecutive title the Goodfellas took the field to kick off the 2023 campaign. Capps took the mound as Ryan Myers chased his son around Magic Kingdom and pitched a great game. Much of that had to do with the return of Mike Corcione behind the plate who called a great game (there’s a reason he’s a Hall of Famer). Offensively, the Fellas had a lot of help, with Chamber's pitcher struggling to find the strike zone all night, walking 13 Fellas in 5 innings. Beside the walks, the offense did their thing with every Goodfellas having a hit (except Brian Hoffman – DSB) and most having 2+ hits.

Billy Creighton hit the first home of the 2023 season and it still hasn’t landed. Matt Grill hit an inside the park home run and is tied for the team lead in home runs (time to retire). Rookie’s Mike Griner and Nick DeBrino played great with Griner going 5/5 with 2 RBI and DeBrino going 4/5 with an RBI. DeBrino, who has been in the Goodfellas farm system since 2009 made quite the impression, earning him the Player of the Game honors.

Other offensive studs included Brendan Rowland, Joe Griner and Mike Corcione who all had extra base hits.It should also be noted that Joe Griner swung at the first pitch he saw to kick off the season and flied out - DSB. 
 

BOX:
J. Griner: 2/4
Hoffman: 0/2
B. Rowland: 3/4
Creighton: 4/5
M. Griner: 5/5
Grill: 3/4
DeBrino: 4/5
Capoccitti: 2/5
Corcione: 3/4
Sidoti: 3/4

POWER REPORT:
Creighton: Double , 2 run home run
J. Griner: Triple, 3 RBI
B. Rowland: Double
M. Griner: 2 Doubles
Grill: Inside the park home run, 3 RBI
DeBrino: Double
Corcione: Double

PITCHING:

W – Capoccitti (1-0) – 4P, 9H | Sidoti 1IP, 1R

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Nick DeBrino – 4/5, RBI – Rookie Debut

HONORABLE MENTION:
M. Griner-  Rookie Debut – 5/5
Creighton – 4/5, 2 run home run

B. Rowland - 3/4, 5 RBI
Grill: 3/4, Inside the park home run, 3 RBI
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL 

The Goodfellas – 23

Hogan’s Gym – 3

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: THE FELLAS ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS AGAIN!
 

History has been made! For the second year in a row and for 3^rd time in 16 years the Goodfellas are champions of softball! Game 2 was an epic performance, with the Fellas taking matters into their own hands and refusing to let a question Hogan’s Gym dethrone them. The Fellas were down 3-1 after the first inning and the game was tied after 3 innings. Brendan Rowland’s 2 run home run and Bill Pulver’s RBI single made it a 3-3 game. However, in the 4^th inning the Goodfellas offense went off with an inside the park grand slam from Brendan Clemens, and a 2 run home run from Bill Pulver. Dan Capoccitti added an RBI walk and Phil Sidoti hit an RBI single. The Fellas would add one more run in the 5^th win a solo home run from Casey Schoonmaker and 2 more in the 6^th with a 2 run home run from Brian Hoffman. In the 7^th, with the trophy in sight the Fellas put on an offensive clinic with a 2 run double from Anthony Gadani, 2 run home run from Brendan Rowland, and solo home run from Bill Pulver and several base hits from the rest of the team for a total of 7 runs; bringing the score to 23-3. The final out was hit to Coach Phil who stepped on first baseman and the champagne followed.

Tom Conlin and Mark LeMorta were there to support the team and over 20 fans were in attendance (a record). A record breaking season with the perfect ending – the Fellas remain on top of the softball mountain!

BOX:
Clemens: 1/5
Gadani: 3/5
Rowland: 3/5
Pulver: 3/5
Hoffman: 2/5
Creighton: 3/5
Schoonmaker: 5/5
Grill: 2/3
Capoccitti: 1/4
Sidoti: 2/4

POWER REPORT:
Clemens – inside the park Grand Slam – 4 RBI
Gadani – Double, RBI
Pulver – 2 home runs, 4 RBI
Hoffman – 2 run home run
Schoonmaker – Double, 2 home runs, 5 RBI

PITCHING:
W – Myers (2-0), 7IP, 3R

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Ryan Myers – 7IP, 3R tremendous pitching and defense

*WORLD SERIES MVP*
Casey Schoonmaker- AVG. .875|  HR: 4 | RBI:8

Honorable Mention:
Brendan Rowland – 3/5 – 2 home runs - 4 RBI, tremendous defense
Bill Pulver – 3/5 2- home runs, 4 RBI
Mark LeMorta- Welcome back ya DSB
Mimmo Dennitto - PROTOCOL

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Fellas comeback and prevail in first game of Fall Classic

To be the man you gotta beat the man. Ric Flair’s famous quote still rings true as the Goodfellas kicked off their second consecutive World Series. This game had a little bit of everything and the Fellas put on a showing for the ages in a come from behind victory. The Fellas were down 6-0 early with Hogan’s pouring it on offensively and the Goodfellas not scoring in the first two innings. But in the third the bats came alive with the Fellas scoring 7 runs and taking the lead. Dan Capoccitti, Phil Sidoti & Anthony Gadani set the stage with singles and Brendan Rowland cashed in with a grand slam. Creighton then worked a walk and Schoonmaker hit a 2 run bomb to shift the momentum. The Fellas then went on to score 4 more in the 5^th with a Creighton 2 run home , a Schoonmaker homer and an RBI single from Brendan Clemens.

Headed into the 7^th the Fellas were up by 5 looking to shut it down but Hogans would not go down without a fight. Controversy all over this inning with the first one being over a dropped ball vs. transfer at first base on a routine play. It was clearly a drop on the transfer but the umpire was a DSB and coach Phil nearly became the second Goodfella in history to get tossed. This opened the door for Hogan’s to build momentum and they trailed 12-11. A deep shot was then hit to right field and the runner was going for from the relay from Grill to Schoonmaker to room was absolute perfection with Pulver making an amazing tag to end the game in dramatic fashion. A similar play was made in the early part of the game with Rowland throwing a guy out at the plate. Point being – don’t run on the Fellas and the defense played flawless softball.

With one game down, the Fellas look to wrap the series up Monday and remain on the top of the mountain.

BOX:
Clemens: 3/4
Gadani: 1/4
Rowland: 3/4
Pulver: 1/4
Hoffman: 2/4
Creighton: 2/2
Schoonmaker: 2/3
Grill: 2/3
Nicastro: 1/3
Capoccitti: 2/3
Sidoti: 1/3

POWER REPORT:
Rowland – Grand Slam, solo home run, 5 RBI
Hoffman- Solo home run
Creighton – 2 run home run
Schoonmaker – 2 home runs, 3 RBI
Grill – Double

PITCHING:
W – Myers (1-0), 7IP, 12 ER, 1 K

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Casey Schoonmaker – 2 home runs, clutch defense

Honorable Mention:
Jess Hoffman – Letting Hoff play on their anniversary (def getting a team award this year)
Brendan Rowland- 3/4 , Grand Slam, solo HR, 5 RBI, gunning guy out at home
Billy Creighton – PA PA PA PEACEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Brendan Clemens – 3/4 clutch hits
Mimmo Dennitto - PROTOCOL

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Myers gem and offense sends the Fellas back to the Fall Classic

The Goodfellas – 13
MSI – 1

Fellas win the NLCS 2-1

Just like last year the Fellas entered game 3 looking to complete the comeback and punch their ticket to the World Series. Myers took the mound looking to regain his confidence after a rough game 1 and boy did he deliver. Myer’s pitched an absolute gem, backed by a solid defense and the offense picked up right where they left off with timely hits. Fella’s run on dunkin paid huge dividends as the number of pops up dramatically decreased throughout the series and it was exactly what the team needed to get back on track.

Big hits came from the Billy Boys, Pulver and Creighton who each had 2 home runs and a combined total of 7 RBI. Matt Grill was a perfect 2-2 with an RBI and Brian Hoffman got the bat going picking up two hits. Gadani strung together a few hits and the Fellas patience at the plate allowed them to strike and put this one away early in 13-1 mercy rule victory.

The Fellas are headed back to the World Series for the second year in a row and their 5^th appearance in 16 years.

BOX:
Clemens – 1/2
Gadani – 2/3
Rowland – 1/2
Pulver – 2/3
Griner – 1/2
Hoffman – 2/3
Creighton – 3/3
Schoonmaker – 1/1
Grill – 2/2
Cappoccitti – 0/2
Sidoti – 0/1

POWER REPORT:
Rowland – Triple
Pulver – 2 Home runs, 3 RBI
Creighton – 2 Home runs, 4 RBI
Grill – Double, RBI

PITCHING:

W – Myers (1-1) – 5IP, K, 0 ER

PLAYER OF THE GAME:
Ryan Myers
Pitched an absolute gem – 0 ER

Honorable Mention:
Billy Pulver – 2/3, 2 home runs 3 RBI
Billy Creighton – 3/3 , 2 home runs 4 RBI
Mimmo Denitto - PROTOCOL

The Goodfellas – 18

MSI – 11

NLCS tied 1-1

Game 1 of the NLCS for the Goodfellas was clunker, no other way to put it. With the season on the line many variables with in play.  Ryan Myers was on the bereavement list, resulting in Dan Capoccitti getting his first playoff start in over 10 years. Casey Schoonemaker was going to arrive late, which resulted in Brendan Rowland (amazing) playing shortstop. The Fellas knew they had score runs and make a statement early otherwise they would be in trouble.

Earlier in the day, Coach Phil sent around a motivational video to fire up the team. In that video he claimed the Fellas would win by 7, Capps would pitch a gem and the offense would show up big – he was spot on with all three projects.

The star of the game here was Dan Capoccitti who kept MSI off balance all night and was a perfect 4/4 at the plate; one of the hottest hitters in the lineup the last 3 games. He battled and even as he ran out of gas in the 7^th inning he hung in there long enough to seal the deal. A pitching performance for the ages and one that will go down as one of most clutch moments in franchise history.

Offensively, the sleeping giant woke up (literally – Pulver & Creighton). Clutch hits all night and with Fellas Run on Dunkin back in play, the singles and doubles started pouring which also took pressure off the big bats allowing them to hit the big flys. Brendan Rowland hit 2 home runs, Billy Pulver hit a solo shot and Casey Schoonemaker hit a pitch hit home run to seal the deal in the bottom of the 6^th. Joey Griner “Mr. 9PM” hit a home run as well and played great defense. Other big hits came from Brendan Clemens, Brian Hoffman, Billy Creighton and Matt Grill who had a huge game at the plate which include a triple.

Defensively, a gusty effort all around with Rowland shining at shortstop and Coach Phil just feeling it over at first base with a couple momentum shifting plays. “Big Country” Billy Creighton also made a few big plays out in right field and threw out a runner at home while the rest of the outfield held down the fort.

The momentum is back with the Goodfellas and Monday night they look to punch their ticket to the World Series.

BOX:
Clemens – 2/5
Gadani – 1/5
Rowland – 3/5
Pulver – 2/5
Griner – 3/5
Hoffman – 1/3
Creighton – 3/4
Grill – 3/4
Cappoccitti – 4/4
Sidoti – 1/3 | Schoonmaker – 1/1

POWER REPORT:
Clemens – Double – RBI
Rowland – 2 home runs, 4 RBI
Pulver – Home run, RBI
Griner – Home run, 2 RBI
Hoffman – Double
Creighton – 2 Doubles
Grill – Triple, Double , 3 RBI
Capoccitti – Double, RBI
Sidoti – Double
Schoonmaker – 2 run home run, 2 RBI

PITCHING:
W – Capoccitti (1-0) – 7IP, 3K, 2BB , 9ER

PLAYER OF THE GAME:
Dan Capoccitti
7IP, 3K – gutsy pitching performance 4/4 at the plate

Honorable Mention:
Brendan Rowland – 2 home runs, amazing fill in at SS - softball second coming of Christ
Matt Grill – 3/4  - big hits
Billy Creighton – 3/4  - 2 doubles
Mimmo Denitto - PROTOCOL

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Fellas offense doesn't show up, lose in stunner 

The Goodfellas – 5
MSI – 15
 

In a rematch of the NLCS from last year the Fellas knew going into this game they would have their hands full. After suffering a loss to MSI just 2 weeks ago the Fellas looked to be aggressive and get ahead early. However, tonight the offense simply struggled and fly ball after fly ball after fly ball resulted in the Fellas going 10/30 as a team which is one of their worst offensive showings in postseason history. Defensively, not their best game but Myer's struggled to find his rhytm and MSI hit the ball hard. A game to forget for sure but one to learn from. The Fellas will indeed to repeat history and win game 2 to stay alive. This series is FAR from over, but simply not a game they can replicate if they look to remain on top of the mountain. 

BOX:

Clemens – 1/3
Gadani – 1/2
Rowland – 3/3
Pulver – 1/3
Creighton – 0/3
Hoffman – 0/3
Griner – 0/3
Schoonemaker – 2/3
Grill – 1/3
Myers – 0/3
Capoccitti – 1/1

POWER REPORT:
Brendan Rowland: 2 home runs, 3 RRBI
Casey Schoonemaker: Triple

PITCHING:

L – Myers (0-1) – 7IP, 14 ER, 3 BB
 

The Goodfellas – 16

Saved by the Balls – 2

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Bats come alive and defense is solid in win number 13

After last week’s stunning defeat vs MSI the Fellas rebounded by scoring 16 runs and playing elite defense in the 16-2 victory. Coach Phil took the mound and survived a collision with Bill Pulver which looked like Toyota Prius hitting a UPS truck head one. Speaking of Pulver, he had a phenomenal night with 2 home runs and 5 RBI earning him Co-Player of the Game honors. Kyle Donnelly also had 2 home runs with 4 RBI and played tremendous defense. Joining the 2 home run parade was also Billy Creighton who had 3 RBI on two bombs. Other notable offense standouts included Matt Grill who was 3/4 and Dan Capoccitti who was 3/4. Liam Rowland subbed tonight and was 3/4 and just missed a home run by inches. He also almost broke his legs due to Coach Phil being a DSB and hitting an inside pitch that nearly took Rowland leg off in the ondeck circle.

A good team win with lots of laughs. Next stop… POSTSEASON.

BOX:
Sidoti: 1/4
L.Rowland: 3/4
Pulver: 3/4
Creighton: 3/4
Schoonmaker: 1/3
Grill: 3/4
Capoccitti: 3/4
Myers: 1/4
Donnelly: 3/4
Smith: 1/4

POWER REPORT:
L.Rowland – 2 doubles, RBI
Pulver – 2 home runs, 5 RBI
Creighton – 2 home runs, 3 RBI
Grill – Double, RBI
Donnelly- Double, 2 home runs, 4 RBI
Schoonmaker – Double
Smith – Double

PITCHING:
W – Sidoti (1-0) 6IP, 1K, 2 ER

PLAYER(s) OF THE GAME:
Bill Pulver – 3/4 – 2 home runs, 5 RBI- MACK TRUCK
Kyle Donnelly – 3/4  - 2 home runs, 4 RBI

HONORABLE MENTION:

Billy Creighton – 2 home runs, 3 RBI
Mimmo Denitto – PROTOCOL 

MSI - 19
The Goodfellas - 11

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Fellas out played in every aspect, suffer first defeat in 2022.

No excuses here. The Fellas came in to this game flat and the offense struggled early on. MSI was looking for revenge; losing to the Fellas in the NLCS last year and also being mercied earlier in the season. The score was 9-0 at one point and the Fellas did chip away to make it 11-7.  But just as quickly as they rebounded they gave it right back and trailed 19-7. They would score 4 more but the rally ended and the Fellas suffered their first loss of the 2022 campaign. With a win next week, the boys still clinch and the number 1 seed and home field advantage throughout the playoffs.

Next week is the regular season finale, the fun really begins as the Fellas look to regroup before they embark on a post season run to remain on top of the softball mountain.

BOX:
Clemens - 1/4
Gadani - 2/4
B. Rowland - 1/3
Pulver - 5/5
Griner - 3/5
Grill - 2/3
Nicastro - 0/3
Capoccitti - 3/3
L. Rowland - 2/3
Myers - 0/2
Sidoti - 2/3

POWER REPORT:

Pulver - Double, Home run, 2 RBI

Gadani - Double 

L.Rowland - Home run, 2 RBI


PITCHING
L - Myers (10-1) - 7IP , 16 ER, 3BB

The Goodfellas - 26
Tune Squad – 5

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Full steam ahead as Fellas pick up 12 in a row on offensive clinic

With only 3 games to go in the season the Fellas are looking to make history by running the table and set themselves up for a championship run. Tonight, the Fellas took care of business dropping 26 runs in an absolute stunning display of offense. Casey Schoonmaker hit 3 Home runs and added 8 RBI, earning him his first ever Player of the Game honor as a member of the team. Brendan Rowland did his thing hitting a home run and adding 6 RBI – 14 out of the 26 runs were driven in by these two Fellas alone! Anthony Gadani had a big night as well with a double and 2 RBI and the birthday boy Brian Hoffman had 3 hits and 2 RBI’s.

On the mound Myers was keeping the momentum going and pitched a solid game. Tune Squad showed up with a completely different team then last time but it didn’t matter.

With 2 games to go the Fellas look to keep the historic season going and prepare for their quest to stay on top of softball mountain.

BOX:
Clemens – 1/4
Gadani – 3/5
B. Rowland – 4/5
Hoffman – 3/4
Schoonemaker- 4/5
Capoccitti – 2/5
Grill – 2/3
Myers -3/4
L.Rowland – 3/4
Sidoti – 4/4

POWER REPORT:
Gadani – Double, 2 RBI
B. Rowland – 2 Doubles, Home Run, 6 RBI
Hoffman – 2 Doubles, 2 RBI
Schoonmaker – 3 home runs, 8 RBI
Myers – Double, 2 RBI
L.Rowland – Triple, 2 RBI
Sidoti – Double, 4 RBI

PITCHING:
W – Myers – (10-0) – 6 IP, 5 ER

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Casey Schoonmaker – 3 home runs, 8 RBI

Honorable Mention:
Brian Hoffman – Happy Birthday ya sum bitch
Brendan Rowland – 4/5, Home run 6 RBI
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL 

The Goodfellas – 18

Dirty Swingers - 5

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Back to back nights of mashing as Fellas drop 18 runs in dominating victory

Let’s play 2! After last night’s win the Fellas were excited to get back on the field 24 hours later. It was just a matter of Mother Nature cooperating. It did pour but not enough to cancel the game and game 11 went on as scheduled. The Fellas picked up right where they left off with the offense clicking on all cylinders and Ryan Myers pitching like his normal self.

Leading the offense was Brendan Rowland who had three home runs in this game with 6 RBI and Joe Griner was a perfect 4/4 with 4 RBI and homer. Billy Pulver also hit a bomb as did Casey Schoonmaker. Brian Hoffman also had a nice night going 3/3 and gave everyone a scare rounding third when it looked like he may have injured himself. Luckily, he’s just a DSB and is fine.

Bill Pulver caught a great game but still has a lot to learn from Dan Capoccitti. This is only the 4^th game this year that went a seven full innings and The Fellas got the job done to remain undefeated and pick up win number 11 on the season.

3 games to go in the regular season and the Fellas are rolling.

BOX:
Clemens – 1/4
Gadani – 1/4
Rowland – 4/4
Pulver – 2/4
Hoffman – 3/3
Griner – 4/4
Creighton – 2/4
Schoonmaker – 2/4
Capoccitti – 0/4
Myers – 2/4
Sidoti – 1/3

POWER REPORT:
Sidoti – Double
Rowland – 3 homer runs, 6 RBI
Pulver – Home run, RBI
Griner – Home run, 4 RBI
Schoonmaker – Home run, 2 RBI
Myers – Double, RBI

PITCHING:
W – Myers (9-0) 7IP, 3 ER, 2K, 2 BB

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Joe Griner– 4/4, home run, 4 RBI
Brendan Rowland – 4/4, 3 home runs, 6 RBI

Honorable Mention:
George Griner – cheering on his daddy
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL 

The Goodfellas – 13

Big Blue – 4

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Fellas keep rocking and rolling with 10^th straight win

Mullens Park doesn’t always mean 20 runs and that was certainly the case (but 13 works!) The Fellas found themselves down 4-2 after two innings but turned it on quickly and scored 9 runs without an answer from Big Blue. Big hits came from Anthony Gadani (POG) with 2 home runs and 5 RBI, Brendan Rowland with a bomb home run and solo shot from Billy Creighton. Casey Schoonmaker, Brendan Clemens, Bill Pulver and Ryan Myers added clutch doubles. The Fellas scored in every inning expect the second and played solid defense all evening. Ryan Myers didn’t have his A+ stuff but battled through it and hung in there to keep Big Blue at four.

4 games to go in the regular season and the Fellas are rockin!

BOX:
Clemens – 3/4
Gadani – 4/4
Rowland – 2/3
Pulver – 1/3
Hoffman – 0/2
Creighton – 3/3
Schoonmaker – 1/2
Grill – 1/3
Nicastro – 1/3
Myers – 1/3
Sidoti – 0/2

POWER REPORT:
Clemens – Double
Gadani – Double, 2 Home Runs
Rowland – Double, 2 Run Home Run
Pulver – Double
Creighton – Home Run
Schoonmaker – Double
Myers – Double

PITCHING:

W – Myers (8-0) 7IP, 4 ER, 1K, 3 BB

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Anthony Gadani – 4/4, 2 home runs, 4 RBI

Honorable Mention:
Brendan Rowland – Double, 2 Run Home Run
Billy Creighton – 3/3 – Home run,
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL 

The Goodfellas – 26

Regeneron – 2

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Hit after hit after hit and the Fellas keep rolling on Player’s Night with 26 runs

On the 4^th annual Player’s Night the Fellas sported the red jerseys with nicknames on the back in front of larger than usual crowd at Field of Dreams. The Fellas dominated from the onset and put on an offensive clinic that show many singles, home runs and even a cycle. The hit parade was contagious with multiple Fellas having over three hits. Notable hits were home runs from Bill Pulver, 2 from Brendan Rowland and a Casey Schoonmaker bomb. Gadani had 4 hits and Hoff, Capps and Clemens all had three hits. Grill and Myers also had big hits and everyone contributed in a big way. Defensively, the Fellas were rock solid and Ryan Myers pitched another gem.

BOX:

BEEZ: 3/4
THE DON: 4/5
ROWLZ: 4/5
MONGO: 4/5
HOFF: 3/3
SCHOONEE: 4/4
PROPANE: 2/2
CAPPS: 3/4
RYE-BREAD: 3/4
2FIVE: 1/3

POWER REPORT:
BEEZ: Double, 3 RBI
THE DON: Double, 5 RBI

HOFF: 2 Doubles, 3 RBI
ROWLZ: 2 home runs, 4 RBI
MONGO: Cycle – 5 RBI
SCHOONEE: 2 Doubles, Home Run

PITCHING:

W – Myers (7-0) 5IP, 1BB, 2ER

PLAYER OF THE GAME:
MONGO – Cycle-5 RBI, great defense

Honorable Mention:
THE DON – 4/5, 5RBI, great defense
SCHOONEE – 4/4, home run
ROWLZ – 4/5, 2 home runs, 4 RBI
MIMMO DENITTO: PROTOCOL 

The Goodfellas – 12

Stooges – 9

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Only one undefeated team remains as Fellas earn a quality win

This game very well may have been a preview a postseason match up down the road. Both the Fellas and Stooges entered this game 7-0 the Fellas knew this game would be a challenge. The Fellas found themselves trailing 5-2 after the first and 6-4 after 2. In the top of 6^th, the Fellas were down 9-6 and put together a clinic in patience at the plate and timely hitting, scoring 6 runs to take a 12-9 lead. Myer’s settled down and Brendan Rowland made one of the most unbelievable plays you will ever see in the outfield to lock in the win.

Half of the runs scored tonight came up the bat of Billy Pulver who has 2 home runs and 6 RBIs and was inspired by the ice cream truck showing up in the 5^th inning. Brendan Rowland had two clutch doubles adding 3 RBIs and Michael Nicastro hit ropes all night with singles. Dan Capoccitti also played a big role in setting the table by drawing 3 walks on the night to keep the line up turning over.

This was a huge win, and the Fellas will look to keep the momentum going next week.

BOX:
Clemens: 1/3
Gadani: 2/4
Rowland: 2/4
Pulver: 3/4
Hoffman: 1/3
Schoonmaker: 1/4
Nicastro: 3/4
Capoccitti: 0/1
Myers: 1/3
Sidoti: 0/2
 

POWER REPORT:
Pulver: 2 home runs, 6 RBI
Rowland: 2 doubles, 3 RBI
Gadani: Double, RBI
Hoffman: Triple

PITCHING:
W – Myers (6-0), 7IP, 1K, 2BB , 9ER

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Bill Pulver: 3/4 – 2 home runs, 6 RBI, Choco Taco
Brendan Rowland: Catch of the year, 2 Doubles, 3 RBI
Dan Cappoccitti: Giambi Eye
Michael Nicastro: 3/4, frozen ropes – bailing out Hoff on Beer
Mimmo Dennito: PROTOCOL

The Goodfellas – 29
Albany Fire – 1

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Subs step up in huge way and deliver hit after hit after hit scoring a franchise high 29 runs.

The highly anticipated World Series rematch from last season was something the Fellas were looking forward to. However, this game got out of hand quickly as the Goodfellas poured it on early and never looked back. The game ended after only 3 innings; Albany Fire simply walked off the field and said have a nice weekend.

Dan Capoccitti thrived in his second start of the season and only gave up 1 run in the first inning. The defense behind him was solid and the offense was at another level. With only 9 players, Rowland, Clemens and Donnelly stepped up in the outfield and covered a lot of extra ground.  With the Fellas being down many of their starters, subs Liam Rowland, Kyle Clemens and Kyle Donelly stepped up big time and played great games. Liam and Dan made a statement in their Goodfellas debut and long time veteran Kyle Clemens picked up right where he left out by being aggressive and looking like Yogi Bera behind the plate.

The Fellas were on pace to score over 40 runs had the game continued. Offensively (besides the other team making some errors) the Fellas looked like a well oil machine. Brendan Rowland had 2 home runs and 8 RBI, Brendan Clemens kept his magical season going with a 5/6 night (and 3 RBI) and the subs were outstanding at the plate. Liam Rowland added two triples and 4 RBIs and was a perfect 4/4, Kyle Donelly was 3/4 with 3 RBI and Kyle Clemens was a perfect 4/4 with 2 RBIs. Schoonmaker also had himself a nice night going 3/3 with 3 RBI.

The Goodfellas face their biggest test of the season next week as they go against the only other remaining undefeated team.

BOX:
B. Clemens – 5/6
Sidoti – 2/3
B. Rowland – 4/5
Schoonmaker – 3/3
Capoccitti – 2/4
Donnelly – 3/4
L. Rowland – 4/4
K. Clemens – 4/4

POWER REPORT:
B. Clemens – Double, 2 RBI
B. Rowland – Triple, 2 home runs, 8 RBI
Hoffman – 2 Doubles, 2 RBI
Schoonmaker – 2 Doubles, 4 RBI
L. Rowland – 2 Triples, 4 RBI

PITCHING:
W – Capoccitti (2-0) – 3IP , 3 BB, 1 K

PLAYER(S) OF THE GAME
THE SUBS – Liam Rowland – Kyle Donnelly – Kyle Clemens
Combined: 11/12 with 9 RBI

HONORABLE MENTION:
Brendan Rowland – Triple, 2 home runs, 8 RBI

Brendan Clemens - 5/6, 3 RBI
Dan Capoccitti – spot start, great pitching
MIMMO DENITTO: PROTOCOL

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Double the fun. Fellas dominate double header in back to back mercy run victories.

After Friday’s big victory the Fellas took the field in a double header match up that turned into an offensive clinic quickly. In Game 1 the Fellas dropped 20 runs, fueled by huge hits all around. Rowland, Griner and Creighton all went deep in Game 1 with extra base hits coming Schoonmaker, and Pulver. The defense was rock solid and Ryan Myers pitched with ease giving up only 1 run while picking up a couple of hits.

Game 2 the Fellas faced a tougher opponent but that didn’t stop the offense from scoring 18 runs with Home Runs from Clemens, Gadani, Pulver, Creighton and Schoonmaker. Griner and DSB Nicastro added extra base hits and defense was solid against a much better hitting team. However, the Fellas made quick work ending the game via the mercy rule in the 5^th.

With the sweep the Fellas are now 6-0 on the season and rolling!
 

****GAME 1 ****

The Goodfellas- 20
Tune Squad – 1

BOX:
Clemens – 1/3
Gadani – 0/3
Rowland – 4/4
Pulver – 2/3
Griner – 2/4
Creighton -3/3
Schoonmaker – 3/4
Nicastro – 1/3
Myers -2/2
Capoccitti – 2/3

POWER REPORT:
Rowland – Double, Home Run – 4 RBI
Pulver- Double
Griner – Home Run  - 5 RBI
Creighton- Double, Home Run – 3 RBI
Schoonmaker – Double, Triple – 3 RBI

PITCHING:
W – Myers (4-0) – 5IP, 1 ER, 3K

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Ryan Myers – Dominate Pitching, 2/2

Honorable Mention:
Brendan Rowland – Double, Home Run, 4 RBI
Joe Griner – Home Run, 5 RBI
Billy Creighton – Double, Home Run – 3 RBI
MIMMO DENITTO – PROTOCOL

****GAME 2 ****

The Goodfellas – 18
Hogan’s Gym – 6

BOX:

Clemens – 4/4
Gadani – 1/2
Rowland – 3/4
Pulver – 1/3
Griner – 2/3
Creighton -3/4
Schoonmaker – 1/3
Nicastro – 3/3
Myers -2/3
Capoccitti – 1/3

POWER REPORT:
Clemens – Home Run – 3 RBI
Gadani – Home Run
Pulver – Home Run, 3 RBI
Griner – Double, Triple , RBI
Creighton- Home Run, 5 RBI
Schoonmaker – Home Run, RBI
Nicastro – 2 Doubles

PITCHING:
W – Myers (5-0) – 5IP, 6 ER, 2K

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Billy Creighton – 3/4 , 5 RBI

Honorable Mention:
Brendan Clemens – 4/4, 3 run Home Run
Bill Pulver – Home Run, 3 RBI
MIMMO DENITTO – PROTOCOL

The Goodfellas - 20

Chambers Sports Pefromance: 8

After nearly a 2-week hiatus due to Mother Nature being a DSB the Fellas took the field to keep the momentum going. The Fellas found themselves trailing 5-0 after the 1^st inning but came back strong scoring 6 runs in the 2^nd with Grill and Capoccitti starting it off with walks and back to back single from Bergman and Sidoti and two big back to back doubles from Clemens and Gadani.

After two the Fellas were down 8-6 but scored 14 unanswered runs after the 3^rd inning to take the victory. Clutch hits were hit from all around including a well placed triple to right field from Bill Pulver and a lot of patience from the team with 13 walks. Brendan Clemens was the star of the game with 4 hits and 4 RBI and was the momentum starter almost every inning. Defensively the Fellas were solid with Matt Grill stealing the show at second base with great plays made all night.

Double header on Monday awaits the Fellas as they look to go 6-0 to start the season.

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Fellas trail early then turn on the gas and never look back in 20-8 victory.

BOX:

Clemens – 4/5
Gadani – 3/4
Rowland – 2/4
Pulver – 2/4
Schoonmaker – 1/3
Grill- 1/3
Capoccitti – 1/3
Myers – 1/2
Bergman- 3/4
Sidoti – 2/4
 

POWER REPORT:

Clemens – Double, 4 RBI
Gadani – Double
Rowland – 2 Doubles, RBI
Pulver – Triple, 2 RBI

PITCHING:

W – Myers (3-0) – 6IP, 8ER, 1BB, 3K

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Brendan Clemens 4/5, 4 RBI, great defense

Honorable Mention:
Anthony Gadani – 3/4
Ryan Myers- Great pitching
Bobby Bergman – Goodfellas debut, 3/4
Mimmo Denitto – PROTOCOL 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Meyers Returns In Epic Fashion with 7 RBI, and 1 Run, 3K GEM

The Goodfellas- 18
Moose Knuckles – 1

After a strong first 2 games The Goodfellas looked to keep the momentum going into Game 3. With Meyers fresh off the “IL” not only did he return to form but had arguably the best offensive game of his career with 2 hone runs and 7 RBI. He also had 3 strikeouts and only gave up 1 run in an absolutely dominate performance earning him player of the game honors. 

The Fellas scored 4 runs early fueled by an RBI single form Pulver and a 3 run home run from Meyers. In the 3^rd and 4^th the Fellas scored 6 runs in each inning with 2 home runs from Brendan Rowland, a 2 run homer from Brian Hoffman, another 3 run homer from Ryan Meyers and clutch hits from Schoonmaker, Clemens, Grill and rookie Anthony Gadani.

Schoonmaker would add icing on the cake with a 2 run home run in the 5^th to conclude the scoring at 18 runs.

The Fellas keep rolling and there is only one question…. Where is Mark LeMorta?

BOX:
Clemens – 3/4
Griner: 1/4
Rowland: 3/4
Pulver: 2/4
Hoffman: 3/4
Schoonmaker: 3/3
Gadani: 3/4
Grill: 2/3
Myers: 2/3
Sidoti: 2/4

POWER REPORT:
Myers – 2 Home Runs, 7 RBI
Rowland – 2 Home Runs, 3 RBI
Schoonmaker – 2 Run Home Run, Double, 2 RBI
Hoffman – 2 Run Home Run, 2 RBI
Grill – Double, RBI

PITCHING:
W – Meyers (2-0) – 5IP, 3K, 1ER

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Ryan Meyers: 2/3, 2 home runs, 7 RBI, complete game 1 ER and 3K

Honorable Mention:
Brian Hoffman – 3/4, Home 2 run RBI
Brendan Rowland – 3/4, 2 Home Runs, 3 RBI
Casey Schoonmaker – 3/3, Home run 2 RBI
Mimmo Dennito: PROTOCOL

The Goodfellas – 19

Saved By The Balls - 5

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Dominance continues after Fellas score 19 runs and continue to roll

After an impressive season opener the Fellas entered game 2 on the young season down most of their main roster. LeMorta, Pulver, Meyers, Schoonmaker & Hoffman were all absent but the subs did a fantastic job. Dan Capoccitti took the mound for the first time in a long time and got the job done with a solid defensive effort behind him. He also was 4/4 at the plate earning him Player of the Game Honors. After scoring three runs in the first the Fellas added 11 more in the second to basically end this game early on.

Brendan Rowland continued his hot start with 2 more home runs giving him 5 home runs in 2 games. Michael Nicastro had 3 frozen rope singles and Rookie Nick DeBrino made his debut and got his first taste of being a member of the franchise.

Fellas have 9 days off until their game and look to continue their hot start!

BOX:
Clemens: 3/4
Griner: 4/4
Rowland: 4/4
Creighton: 2/4
Nicastro: 3/4
Capoccitti: 4/4
Grill: 0/3
DeBrino: 2/4
Smith: 0/2
Sidoti: 0/0

POWER REPORT:
Clemens: 2 Doubles, RBI
Griner: Double, RBI
Rowland: 2 Home Runs, 6 RBI

PITCHING:
W – Capoccitti (1-0) – 5IP, 2K, 3 ER
 

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Dan Capoccitti: 4/4, RBI – 5IP, 2K, 3ER, stellar defense

Honorable Mention:
Brendan Rowland – 2 home runs, 6 RBI
Mimmo Denito: PROTOCOL
 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Defending champs pick up right where they left off and open season with dominate performance

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: The Fellas are back on top! Capture second championship in franchise history

The magical season could only end one way and boy did the Fellas end it with a bang! 15^th Anniversary season, LeMorta’s 100^th HR and the trifecta was completed with the Goodfellas capturing their 2 second championship in franchise history. Albany Fire came out hot scoring 3 runs in the first and the Fellas punched right back by scoring 6 fueled by a Brendan Rowland home run, a Casey Schoonmaker homer and a 2 run single from Billy Creighton. The Fellas added 4 more in the 2^nd via a 3 run double from Creighton and a walk from Brian Hoffman. Heading into the 4^th, the Fellas held a 11-6 lead and that’s when the magic happened.

With 2 outs the Fellas showed just why this team is so special.

Hit after hit the Fellas kept pouring it on and when Tom Conlin’s hit bounced off the top of the fence for a grand slam everyone knew this was our night. The Fellas scored 12 runs all with 2 outs to take a commanding 23-6 lead. Albany Fire would add a run in the 7^th but the defense shut them down and the Fellas won the game with a final score of 23-7 securing their 2^nd championship in team history.

A very long season, but a very fun season and the Fellas are back on top of the softball mountain!

The Goodfellas – 23
Albany Fire – 7

Fellas win the series 2-1

BOX:

Griner: 1/3
LeMorta: 3/4
Rowland: 2/4
Pulver: 2/2
Hoffman: 2/3
Creighton: 4/4
Schoonmaker: 2/3
Conlin: 2/4
Nicastro: 1/2
Myers: 0/2

POWER REPORT:
Pulver: Double
Hoffman: Triple
Creighton: 2 Doubles,  6 RBI
Schoonmaker: Double, Home run, 3 RBI
Conlin: Grand Slam

PITCHING:
W – Myers (5-2) – 5IP, 2K, 5IP

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Tom Conlin – Grand Slam, amazing hustle, dive into home plate “Mr. November”

Honorable Mention:
Billy Creighton – 2 doubles, 6 RBI
Casey Schoonmaker – Double, Home run, 3 RBI great defense
Ryan Myers – solid pitching
Mark LeMorta- 3/4, playing on one leg
Mimmo Denitto- PROTOCOL 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: After mercy victory in game 1, Fellas cant seal the deal in game 2 forcing a winner take all game 3

The stage was set. The Fellas had their full team and came out swinging early in game, led by home runs from Rowland, Conlin and Pulver. Myers was strong and after 4 innings the Fellas were up 13-1 and needed three outs in hte 5th to pick up a mercy rule victory and that's exactly what they did. Being up 1-0 and a chance to win the World Series the Fellas entered Game 2 ready to seal the deal. The fellas were up 13-6 headed into the 5th inning and that's when everything changed. Albany Fire scored 8 runs in the 5th to take a 14-13 lead and the Fellas would tie  it up in the top of the 7th but Albany Fire would walk it off in the bottom of the 7th winning 15-14 stunning the Goodfellas. 

The Goodfellas are now forced to play a winner take all game 3 next week. Can they bounce back? 

GAME 1:

The Goodfellas – 13
Albany Fire – 1

BOX:
Clemens: 2/3
LeMorta: 1/3
Rowland: 2/3
Hoffman: 1/2
Pulver: 2/3
Griner: 1/2
Schoonmaker: 0/1
Conlin: 1/2
Nicastro: 0/1
Grill: 0/1
Myers: 1/2

POWER REPORT:
Clemens – Double
Rowland – 3 run home run
Pulver – 2 run home run
Conlin – 2 run home run
Myers – 3 run inside the park home run

PITCHING:

W – Myers (4-1), 5IP, 3 BB 1 K

PLAYER OF THE GAME:
Ryan Myers- solid pitching, 3 run inside the park home run

Honorable Mention:
Brendan Rowland – 3 run home run
Bill Pulver – 2 run home run
Tom Conlin – 2 run home run
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL

GAME 2:

Albany Fire – 15
The Goodfellas – 14

BOX:
Clemens: 1/5
LeMorta: 1/2 | Capoccitti: 1/1
Rowland: 0/2
Hoffman: 2/5
Pulver: 2/2
Griner: 4/4
Schoonmaker: 1/3
Conlin: 2/4
Nicastro: 2/2
Grill: 1/2
Myers: 1/4


POWER REPORT:
Griner – Triple
Conlin – Double
Grill – Double
Myers – Double

PITCHING:
L – Myers – (4-2), 7IP, 13 ER 1 K, 5 BB
 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Fellas headed to 4th World Series in franchise history after dominate performance.

The comeback is complete! After tralining 1-0 in the NLCS the Fellas roared all the way back to win the series 2-1 and are headed back to the Fall Classic. A true team effort, with everyone contributing and the bats came alive once again to propel the team into the next round. Mid-State took an early 3-0 lead but the Fellas responded instantly by scoring 6 runs in the first fueled by a Grand Slam by one DSB. The other big blow came in the 4th when Casey Schoonmaker hit a Grand Slam to put the Fellas up 15-8. Mid-State tried to comeback and made it a 15-10 game but the Fellas stepped on the gas and scored 8 more making the final score 23-10. Billy Creighton had another huge night with 2 home runs as did the bionic man Mr. Brendan Rowland. Michael Nicastro was 4/4 with big hits, and the top of the order did their thing going 4/8 (nice job Beez & Wonfore). 

The Fellas start the World Series Monday Night in what will be a very competitive series. 

The Goodfellas – 23
Mid-State Industries – 10

The Goodfellas win NLCS 2-1

BOX:
Clemens: 2/4
LeMorta: 2/4
Rowland: 3/4
Hoffman: 1/4
D. Thomas: 3/4
Creighton: 2/2
Conlin: 1/4
Nicastro: 4/4
Grill: 3/4
Myers: 1/3

POWER REPORT:
Myers – Triple
Rowland – Double, 2 home runs, 3 RBI
D.Thomas – Double, Grand Slam 6 RBI
Creighton -  2 home runs, 3 RBI
Schoonemaker- Grand Slam, 4 RBI
Grill -  3 run home run, 5 RBI

PITCHING:
W – Myers (3-1) – 6IP, 1K, 3 BB, 8 ER

*PLAYER OF THE GAME*
Matt Grill – 3/4, “walk off” 3 run home run, propane

Honorable Mention:
Dave Thomas – 3/4, Grand Slam, great defense
Casey Schoonmaker – Grand Slam, great defense
Michael Nicastro  - 4/4, great defense
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Offense breaks through to force a game 3

With the season on the line The Goodfellas knew they had step up or their magical season would come to an end. The fellas took an early 1-0 but quickly found themselves trailing 8-1 on a cold night at Field of Dreams. But the Fellas rebounded and scored 15 unanswered runs The offense got cooking in the 4th with 4 runs fueled by a 2 run home run from Brendan Rowland and RBI singles from Casey Schoonmaker & Tom Conlin. In the 6th, the Fellas added 6 runs with three RBI singles from Mark LeMorta, Brian Hoffman, and Bill Pulver. The big blow came from the POG, Billy Creighton, with a huge 3 run home run. In the 6th, Mark Lemorta added 2 huge insurance runs with a 2 run single and Billy Creighton came up in the 7th with a 2 run bomb to secure the victory. 

This is certainly a game to remember, and perhaps a top three game in franchise history. Shaun Soucy also earned his spot in the hall of fame with his epic beer costume, which combined with Dunkin got this team rockin. With everything on the line the Fellas stepped up and got it done to force a winner take all match up on Wedesnday at Mullens. 

BOX:
Clemens: 2/4
LeMorta: 4/4
Rowland: 2/4
Hoffman: 2/4
Pulver: 3/4
Crieghton: 3/4
Schoonmaker: 2/4
Conlin: 1/4
Nicastro: 0/3
Myers: 0/3
Sidoti: 1/3

POWER REPORT:
Clemens – Double
Pulver – Double
Schoonmaker – 2 Doubles
Rowland – 2 run home run
Creighton – 2 home runs – 6 RBI

PITCHING:
W – Myers (2-1) – 7IP, 1K, 1B, 6ER

*PLAYER OF THE GAME*
Billy Creighton – 2 home runs, 6 RBI, solid defense

Honorable Mention:
Mark LeMorta – 4/4, clutch RBIs
Ryan Myers – 4 shut out innings
Shaun Soucy - Beer 
Mimmo Denitto - PROTOCOL

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Offense does not show up, face must win game Monday night

With all the momemtum from the NLDS things were looking good for the Fellas. However, the offense did not show up tonight and Mid State shut them down by only allowing 5 runs. Rowland or no Rowland the offense simply did not produce. Mid-State did not make one error and took advantage of key situations. The fellas led this game 4-1 going into the 6th, but the wheels fell off as Mid State scored 6 runs to take a 7-4 lead, they would add one more in the 7th to make it 8-4. In the bottom of the 7th, the fellas threatened with bases load and Coach Phil called on Brendna Rowland off the bench to pinch hit. Rowland hit into a feilders choice and Brendan Clemens came up and hit one to as deep as you can go without being a HR. The comeback almost happened but the team ultimatley fell short and now must win Monday night to force a game 3 and save their season. 

BOX: 
Clemens - 2/4
LeMorta - 1/3
Pulver - 0/3
Creigton - 0/1
Hoffman - 0/3
Schoonmaker - 1/3
Conlin - 2/3
Nicastro - 2/3
Capoccitti - 2/3
Myers - 2/3
Sidoti - 0/2 | Rowland - 0 /1 

POWER REPORT:
……………..DSBs……………

PITCHING:
L - Myers (1-1) - 7IP, 7 ER, 4BB, 2K

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Pure domination in game 1 as Fellas look sharp in first post season game in 2 years

The Fellas return to the post season and return to October softball for the first time in 2 years. As the #1 seed the road to the World Series goes through them. In game one of the NLDS they sent a message, loud and clear; they focused on locked in. Game 1 of the NLDS was essentially over after the 2^nd inning when the Fellas were up 17-1. An offensive clinic combined with great pitching and defense led to a 27-1 victory leaving the Fellas one win away from the NLCS.

The Fellas set a franchise record, both regular season and post season by scoring 27 runs. Every Fella had multiple hits with 8 players having 3 or more hits. Notable hits included 2 home runs from Brendan Rowland, with 6 RBIs and 2 home runs from player of the game, Casey Schoonmaker who had 8 RBI. Both were 5/5 as well.

On the mound Myers was locked in allowing only 2 hits and 1 run with no walks. Defensively, the Fellas were sharp with no errors. With this victory the Fellas are in good shape as they approach game 2 which is set for Thursday Oct 7^th at 9PM.

BOX
Clemens: 2/4
LeMorta: 4/5
Rowland: 5/5
Pulver: 3/5
Hoffman: 3/5
Schoonmaker: 5/5
Grill: 3/4
Capoccitti: 2/3
Myers: 3/4
Sidoti: 4/4

POWER REPORT:
Casey Schoonmaker – 2 home runs, 8 RBI
Brendan Rowland – 2 home runs, 6 RBI
Bill Pulver: Double
Ryan Myers: Double

PITCHING:
W – Myers (1-0) – 5IP, 3H, 1 ER

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Casey Schoonmaker - 2 home runs (Grand Slam), 8 RBI, great defense

Honorable Mention:
Brendan Rowland – 2 home runs, 6 RBI, gold glove first base
Ryan Myers – tremendous pitching

Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL
 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Fellas get back on track, primed for post season push after 14-4 victory

After nearly a month layoff since their last game, the Fellas looked forward to a tune up game before the post season kicks off later this week. The offense was alive and well as the team scored 14 runs on some big hits backed by solid defense and pitching.

In the first, Rowland got things started with a single followed by a double from Bill Pulver. Brian Hoffman then hit a 3 run home run followed by a solo home run from Billy Creighton.  In the second the Fellas dropped 7 more runs fueled by multiple hits from Rowland, Pulver, Hoffman, Creighton and Schoonmaker. 4 more runs would be added in the later innings as the defense did their thing to keep Albany Fire limited to 4 runs.

With this victory the team ends the regular season with a 14-1 record leading the league in runs scored and fewest runs allowed. They are the favorites headed into the post season and will have home field advantage throughout the postseason.

With the regular season now complete, the real test begins as the team looks to capture it’s second title in 15 years.
 

BOX:

Clemens: 1/4
LeMorta: 3/4
Rowland: 3/4
Pulver: 2/4
Hoffman: 2/4
Creighton: 2/4
Schoonmaker: 3/3
Conlin: 0/3
Nicastro: 2/3
Myers: 1/4
Sidoti: 1/3

POWER REPORT:
Rowland: 3 run home run, 4 RBI
Pulver: Double
Hoffman: 2 run home run, 3 RBI
Creighton: Solo home run
Schoomaker: 2 Doubles

PITCHING:
W – Myers (14-1) 7IP, 3K, 2BB, 4ER

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Brian Hoffman – 2/4, home run, 3 RBI great defense, DSB

Honorable Mention:
Brendan Rowland: 3/4, home run, 4 RBI, one leg
Billy Creighton: 3/4 , home run
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Poor defensive play and untimely hitting result in first loss since 2019

After nearly a two week layoff the Fellas entered this game short staffed missing, Pulver, LeMorta, Schoonmaker, & Hoffman. That combined with rust from not playing in 2 weeks was clear as the Goodfellas allowed 12 unearned runs in this game. Defensive mishaps led to the Goodfellas demise in this one, on a night when Myers was struggling on the mound. 

Even with the defensive mishaps, the Fellas hung in there and battled the whole game. The Fellas were down 5-0 early and came back to tie it. The game went back and forth and at one point the Fellas took a 12-8 lead. But Big Blue came back and took advantage. The Fellas also took advantage of mishaps by Big Blue but in this game whoever batted last was likely going to win and that's exactly what happened as Big Blue walked off with 3 runs in the bottom of the 7th.

The Fellas offense performed well although their were several runners stranded that could have put this one away. Brendan Rowland was a single away from the cycle, Billy Creighton hit a moon shot home run and the bottom of the order, specfically Grill & Nicastro came up with big hits throughout the game.

The thought of an undefeated season may be gone but the quest for a championship remains; one where the Goodfellas still remain the favorite. 

In other news... JEFFFFFSSSS HUGEEEEEE

Big Blue - 21

The Goodfelas - 20

BOX:

Clemens - 1/4
Sidoti - 1/5
Rowland - 3/5
Creighton - 3/5
Nicastro - 4/5
Conlin - 3/4
Capoccitti- 2/5
Grill - 3/3

Myers - 3/5
Smith - 3/4

POWER REPORT:

Rowland: 2 run home run, double, triple, 2 RBI

Creighton: Home run
Conlin: Triple, 3 RBI
Smith: Double, Triple 

Capoccitti - Double, Triple

PITCHING:

L - Myers - (13-1), 7IP, 2K 4BB, 9 ER

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Spot start from Capps results in gem of a performance and offense supports the effort for 13^th win.
 

With half of the starting roster missing this game, including ace Ryan Myers, The Fellas were not sure how this game would unfold. For the first time in 2 years, Dan Capoccitti took the mound and pitched a great game supported by a solid defense. Capoccitti allowed only 2 runs on 5 hits and gave the Fellas exactly what they needed without their ace.
 

Supporting Capoccitti was a Goodfellas offense that came out swinging early scoring 13 runs in the first inning. Brendan Rowland hit 2 home runs in the 1^st inning with 6 RBI and every Fellas had a hit. Tom Conlin also added a 3 run home run with doubles from Milson, Creighton, Schoonmaker, Hoffman, Sidoti and Pulver. The offense would go quiet after the first, only adding 3 more runs but with Capps cruising and the defense playing solid it didn’t matter.

The Fellas with just 2 regular season games left are on the cusp of going undefeated during the regular season, which would be the first time in team history this happens.
 

BOX:
Sidoti: 3/3
Hoffman: 3/4
Rowland: 2/4
Pulver: 3/4
Schoonmaker: 1/3
Conlin: 2/3
Capoccitti: 2/3
Smith: 1/3
Milson: 2/3
Creighton: 1/3

POWER REPORT:
Sidoti: Double
Hoffman: Double
Pulver: Double
Creighton: Double
Schoonmaker: Double
Capoccitti: Triple
Rowland: 2, 3 run home runs
Conlin: 3 run home run

PITCHING:
W – Capoccitti (1-0) 5IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1K


PLAYER OF THE GAME -
Dan Capoccitti – solid pitching performance,2/3 at plate with triple

Honorable Mention:
Brendan Rowland – 2, 3 run home runs
Tom Conlin – 3 run home run
Mimmo Denito – PROTOCOL 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Fellas offense and a gutsy pitching performance drive Fellas to victory

With only 4 regular season games to go the Fellas are striving to finish the regular season undefeated. Tonight, Players Night, the offense showed up early starting with a 10-0 lead after 2 innings. Mid State Industries would try and claw back but the Fellas scored a total of 15 runs to win this one by a final score of 16-7. With the win the Fellas improve to 12-0 and are one win away from clinching the #1 seed and home field advantage for the playoffs.

In the first WONFORE, ROWLZ, MONGO, SCHOONE, DSB2 and PROPANE had singles with HOFF hitting a double to score 5 runs. In the second. Coach 2FIVE led off with a single followed by an RBI double from WONFORE. HOFF then hit an RBI single followed by a 2 run moon shoot home run from ROWLZ. SCHOONE and TC would add singles followed by a 2 run double from PROPANE. RYE BREAD would also add a single in the inning. The Fellas would add 5 more runs in later innings fueled by doubles from SCHOONE, ROWLZ a big triple from HOFF.
 

RYE BREAD pitched well but took 2 comebackers off the leg that appeared to bother him in later innings. RYE BREAD a tough sum bitch. Defensively, not the Fellas best game but they made the plays when they needed to.
 

ROWLZ was named the player of the game by since WONFORE a DSB the POG belt was not present. “I think we can give him a free pass” said ROWLZ. “He’s earned it.” 2FIVE & BEEZ will discuss a potential fine but it’s high unlikely the GOAT will be reprimanded.
 

BEEZ returns next week as the Fellas look to go 13-0.

BOX:
WONFORE: 3/5
HOFF: 3/5
ROWLZ: 4/5
MONGO: 2/4
SCHOONE: 3/4
TC: 2/4
DSB2: 2/4
PROPANE: 2/4
RYE BREAD: 1/3
SMITTYDSB: 1/4
2FIVE: 2/3

POWER REPORT:
HOFF: Double, Triple
WONFORE: Double
SCHOONE: Double
PROPANE: Double
ROWLZ: Double, 2 run home run

PITCHING:
W – RYE BREAD (12-0) 7IP, 5ER, 1BB, 1K

PLAYER OF THE GAME
ROWLZ – 4/5 2 run home run, double, 2 RBI

Honorable Mention
HOFF: 3/5, triple, double 4 RBI
RYE BREAD: Tough DSB
Mimmo Dennito: PROTOCOL 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: 15 Year Celebreation and a 10-0 Start has the Fellas in the driver seat as historic run continues

Tonight was a special night in franchise history as the Fellas held their 15^th Anniversary Celebration and looked to remain undefeated. With Mr. Steinnbrenner in attendance and other members of the Goodfellas family the Fellas came ready to play scoring 14 runs in the 14-2 victory. In addition, The Daily Gazette was in attendance to interview players and fans on this historic 15 year run. It was a pleasure speaking to Bob Weiner and we look forward to reading his story this week!

With Brendan Clemens on the DL Mark LeMorta filled in in the leadoff spot fresh off his 100^th Home Run milestone in his last game. The Fellas went 1-2-3 in the first inning but came out on fire in the second by scoring 8 runs. Things got started with Casey Schoonmaker’s double followed 6 consecutive singles from Mike Nicastro, Dan Cappoccitti, Matt Grill, Ryan Myers, Phil Sidoti and Mark LeMorta. The exclamation point came with Brendan Rowland’s 2 run home run to conclude the scoring in the 2^nd. In the 3^rd, Mike Nicastro hit a double and would score on Matt Grill’s RBI single. In the 4^th, Phil Sidoti started the inning with a single and Mark LeMorta followed with a single of his own. Brian Hoffman then hit a 3 run home run to add 3 more runs to the Goodfellas total.
 

In the 5^th, Mark LeMorta would add an RBI single and in the 6^th the game would end on a walk off mercy rule home run by Brendan Rowland.

Ryan Myers pitched a great game and was supported by a solid defensive effort. Defensive standouts included Matt Grill, Brian Hoffman and Dan Cappoccitti.

Bill Pulver was absent tonight due to the National Hamburger Convention being held in Austin, TX. An opportunity he couldnt pass up.

The Fellas will go for their 11^th victory on Thursday in the teams second annual Player’s Night.
 

BOX:
LeMorta: 3/4
Hoffman: 1/4
Rowland: 2/4
Schoonmaker: 2/3
Conlin: 0/2
Nicastro: 2/3
Capoccitti: 1/3
Grill: 2/3
Myers: 1/2
Sidoti: 3/3

POWER REPORT:
LeMorta – Double
Schoonmaker – Double
Nicastro – Double
Sidoti – Double
Hoffman: 3 run home run
Rowland – 2 home runs, 3 RBI

PITCHING:
W – Myers (10-0), 6IP, 2 ER

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Phil Sidoti -3/3, RBI, DSB

HONORABLE MENTION:
Brendan Rowland – 2 home runs
Brian Hoffman – 3 run home run
Dan Cappoccitti – Gold Glove defense
Mimmo Denitto – PROTOCOL 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: LeMorta's 100th Home Run saves the perfect season, Fellas improve to 9-0

Sitting at 99 career home runs and playing at Mullens we knew there was a good chance history could be made tonight and boy did it come at the right time. In a game where the Fellas did not have their best performance they headed into the 6^th inning tied at 6. LeMorta stepped up to hit the go ahead home run which propelled the Fellas to score 5 runs in the inning to secure the victory. Not only was this home run #100 but it was a clutch home run that sparked the Fellas on a night where offensively they missed several opportunities.

The Fellas started the game strong with 4 runs lead by a 3 run home run from Bill Pulver and Myers would drive in Schoonmaker for the 4^th run. The Fellas added one more in the 2^nd and one more in the 4^th but their opponent kept fighting back and kept it close. It took all 7 innings tonight to put this one away but in the end the Fellas got the job done to remain perfect on the season.

“The victory is most important and I am just happy the 100^th home run actually helped the team” said LeMorta. “Christina put the kids to bed – Daddy’s coming home!

Next week is a big week with 2 games both featuring special occasions. The team’s 15^th Anniversary Celebration will be on Tuesday and Player’s Night will be on Thursday.

BOX:
Clemens: 1/4
Hoffman: 1/4
LeMorta: 2/2
Pulver: 2/3
Schoonmaker: 2/4
Conlin: 1/4
Nicastro: 1/3
Myers: 1/4
Smith: 3/4
Sidoti: 3/4

POWER REPORT:
Pulver – Double, 3 run home run, 4 RBI
LeMorta- Home Run (#100 for Career)
Smith – Home run 2 RBI

PITCHING:
W – Myers (9-0) 7IP, 4ER, 2K, 1B

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Mark LeMorta- Career Home Run #100 – Clutch Home Run

Honorable Mention:
Bill Pulver – 3/4, 4RBI, 3 Run Home Run
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Fellas improve to 7-0 with outstanding offensive production and defense. 

After nearly a month of rain outs the Fellas were looking forward to getting back on the field. Things looked iffy all day and the sky at game time looked like Armageddon was approaching. It rained and there was lightning but the umpire allowed the game to continue. Luckily, the Fellas didn’t need a full game to put this one away as they dropped 16 runs in a 5 inning mercy rule victory.

The Fellas scored three in the 1^st inning led by a single form Brendan Clemens and walk by Mr.99 LeMorta. Rowland then hit an RBI Double and Pulver drove in 2 with an RBI single.

Mid-State scored 4 in the second giving them a 1 run lead but the Fellas dropped 8 runs to pull away. Chris Smith led the inning off with a triple and would score on a Mike Milson double. Coach Phil, Brendan Clemens, Mark LeMorta, Brendan Rowland and Tom Conlin then hit 5 singles in a row followed by a double from Matt Grill to score 7. In the 4^th, The fellas scored 4 more led by Tom Conlin’s lead off double, back to back singles from Matt Grill and Ryan Myers and SAC FLY from Mike Milson and RBI single from Coach Phil. Myers added the final run of the game in the 5^th with an RBI single to complete the mercy rule victory.

Defensively, the fellas remained solid and Ryan Myers had another outstanding performance. LeMorta DID NOT hit his 100^th HR but did look much better in his new white jersey as he went 3/3. Does it happen Friday Night?

BOX:
Clemens: 4/4
LeMorta: 3/3
Rowland: 2/4
Pulver: 3/4
Conlin: 2/3
Grill: 2/4
Myers: 2/4
Smith: 1/2
Milson: 1/2
Sidoti: 2/3

POWER REPORT:
Rowland: Double, 3 RBI
Conlin: Double, RBI
Grill, Double, RBI
Smith: Triple, RBI
Milson: Double, 3 RBI

PITCHING:

W – Myers (7-0) 5IP, 1K 3 ER

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Brendan Clemens – 4/4, setting the table

Honorable Mention:
Mark LeMorta: 3/3 – white jersey
Bill Pulver: 3/4 , 3 RBI
Ryan Myers: Solid pitching performance
Mimmo Denitto: PROTCOL

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: LeMorta hits career HR #99 in offensive clinic to remain unbeaten

Tonight’s game featured (on paper) the Fellas most challenging opponent in the 6-1 Albany Fire Squad. However, this only fueled the Goodfellas even more as they exploded for 14 runs and played perfect defense to beat Albany Fire 14-1 via mercy rule in five innings.

Brendan Clemens started the offense with a leadoff double followed by a double from Mark LeMorta. Brendan Rowland then hit a 3 run home run to give the Fellas a 3-1 lead after the first inning. The Fellas would add 2 more in the send on a 2 run home run from Mark LeMorta; his 99^th career home run. Casey Schoonmaker added a home run of his own, a solo shot, in the 3^rd to make it a 6-1 game.  

In the 4^th the Fellas pulled away by scoring 6 more runs started by a walk from Ryan Myers and single from Coach Phil. Clemens then hit an RBI single followed by an RBI single from Pulver. Tom Conlin would add a 2 run single and Dan Capoccitti would put the icing on the cake with a 2 run single.

Myer’s was fantastic tonight, pitching 5 solid innings and adding 2 more strikeouts to his already record setting season. Defensively, the Fellas were tremendous making the big plays and keeping Albany Fire at bay.

Mark LeMorta was tonight’s Player of the Game with his 99^th home run. “It was a great moment but more importantly we won the game” “Cant wait to celebrate with my wife when I get home.”

The undefeated and first place Goodfellas continue their quest for a title Tuesday 7/6 as they celebrate their 15^th anniversary.

BOX:
Clemens – 2/3
LeMorta – 2/4
Rowland- 2/3
Pulver- 1/2
Schoonmaker – 1/2
Conlin – 1/3
Nicastro – 1/1
Capoccitti – 1/3
Myers – 0/1
Sidoti: 2/3

POWER REPORT:
Clemens – Double, RBI
LeMorta – Double, 2 Run Home Run, 3 RBI
Rowland – 2 home runs, 5 RBI
Schoonmaker – Solo Home Run

PITCHING:

W – Myers (6-0) 5IP, 2K, 1 ER

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Mark LeMorta – 2 run home run, Career Home Run #99

Honorable Mention:
Rowland – 2 home runs, 5 RBI
Schoonmaker – Solo home run
Myers- tremendous pitching
Mimmo Denitto – PROTOCOL 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Clutch Griner along with rock solid Myers lead Fellas to mercy rule victory.

Before COVID hit the last game the Fellas played was in the post season vs Stooges. They eliminated the Fellas from the playoffs and the Fellas have been waiting for vengeance for a long time. On top of that, Stooges was also unbeaten going into tonight’s game and that changed quickly. The fellas defense and pitching was fantastic and offense was clutch leading to a 13-1 mercy rule victory.

In the first, Rowland hit a double and would score on a Bill Pulver home run. In the 3^rd, Griner reached with a single and Rowland would hit an absolute bob to drive in 2 more. In the 4^th, the Fellas would add 5 more started by Dan Capoccitti’s single followed by a walk from Matt Grill. Myer’s would add a single and Phil Sidoti would hit a fielders choice to score a run. Brendan Clemens then walked to load the bases and the knocked punch came Player of the Game, Joe Griner, who hit a monster grand slam. The finishing touches were added in the fifth with Dustin Teta drawing a walk and Tom Conlin hitting double. Capoccitti would follow with a single and Grill would add an RBI single. Brendan Clemens would call game with an RBI single to complete the mercy.

With this victory the Fellas remain unbeaten and have sole possession of first place. The next game The Fellas will host their 15^th Anniversary Celebration and will look to start the season 6-0.

Also, Mark LeMorta is DSB.

BOX:

Clemens: 1/3
Griner: 2/3
Rowland: 2/3
Pulver: 2/3
Teta: 1/2
Conlin: 2/3
Capoccitti: 2/3
Grill: 1/2
Myers: 1/3
Sidoti: 1/3

POWER REPORT:

Griner – Grand Slam, 4 RBI
Rowland – Double, 2 run home run , 2 RBI
Pulver – Double, 2 run home run, 2 RBI
Conlin – Double

PITCHING:

W – Myers (5-0) 5IP, 4K, 1ER

*PLAYER OF THE GAME*
Joe Griner – Grand Slam, 4 RBI

Honorable Mention:
Brendan Rowland – Double, 2 run home run , 2 RBI – SS Debut
Bill Pulver – Double, 2 run home run, 2 RBI
Ryan Myers – Tremendous pitching
Mimmo Denitto  - PROTCOL

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Fellas offense goes overboard with 27 runs, defense is solid to start the season 4-0.

After last week’s 24-1 victory you had a feeling, the Fellas would show up in Game 4 ready to hit. Or would the curse of the 9PM game come back to haunt them? 9PM didn’t appear to be an issue (except for Mark LeMorta, what a DSB) as the Fellas dominated Ship’s Pub defeating them 27-7.

Myer’s admittingly didn’t have his best stuff but still has 4 strikeouts and only gave up 5 earned runs. The defense behind him was solid overall and offense took care of the rest.

The Fellas scored 5 runs to start the game as Clemens got things going with a single. Brendan Rowland did what Brendan Rowland does and hit a moon shot 2 run home run. Pulver then hit a single followed by a triple from Schoonemaker. Nicastro would add a single as Dan Capoccitti would drive him in with a single of his own. Matt Grill drove Nicastro in with a single to round out the 5 runs. 8 more runs were added in the 2^nd inning with Rowland hitting another 2 run home run, and Schoonemaker also hitting a 2 run home run. Sidoti would add a 2 run double, followed by an RBI triple from Brendan Clemens.

The Fellas seem to take a break innings 3-5 by only scoring one run but in the 6^th they poured it on by scoring 13 runs to put this one to bed. Nicastro and Capoccitti started the rally with singles followed by singles from Sidoti, Clemens and Hoffman. Rowland would add an RBI double to his already impressive evening and Billy Pulver followed with a 2 run double. Brendan Clemens hit an inside the park home run and prior to that Nicastro, Capoccitti, Grill and Myers all hit RBI singles.

Tom Conlin was a late scratch due to foot stuff and needed a week to rest his ailing gout. Mark LeMorta thought the game was at 7:30 and missed the game due to him being a DSB. This is the first time in team history a BOD member has been fined twice in season, and we still have 11 games to go.

The Fellas are now 4-0 and tied for first place in the division. Next week they play the other first place team; the team that eliminated them from the playoffs in 2019. Time for vengeance.
 

BOX:

Clemens: 4/6
Hoffman: 4/6
Rowland: 3/4
Pulver: 4/5
Schoonemaker: 3/5
Nicastro: 4/5
Capoccitti: 3/5
Grill: 2/4
Myers: 2/4
Sidoti: 4/5

POWER REPORT:
Sidoti: 2 Doubles, 3 RBI
Clemens: Triple, Inside the Park Home Run, 3 RBI
Hoffman: Triple, 3 RBI
Rowland: 2 – 2 run home runs, 6 RBI
Pulver: 2 Doubles, 3 RBI
Schoonmaker: Triple, 2 run home run, 3 RBI

PITCHING:
W – Myers (4-0) – 6IP, 5 ER, 4K

PLAYER THE GAME – THE WHOLE TEAM
27 runs of offense, all players had 2 hits +

Honorable Mention:
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL

 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Offense explodes, Myers unittable in 24-1 blowout

After last week's game was cancelled the Fellas were anxious to get back on the field and swing the sticks and boy did they ever. The Fellas started off hot and never cooled off as they scored 24 runs in a 5 inning mercy rule blow out. Myer's was sensentional with 5Ks, allowing on 1 run and defense played well. 

In the first inning, fresh off the COVID list, Brendan Clemens walked setting up a 2 run home run from Brian Hoffman. Rowland would then reach with a single followed by a monster home run from Billy Creighton. In the second, last minute sub (not that kinda sub Pulver ya DSB), Chris Smith hit a 2 run home run followed by hits from Rowland, Creighton and Hoffman to add 4 more runs. 

In the thrid inning Myers & Smith walked and Milson hit single loading the bases for the top of the order. Clemens hit a line drive double to bring in 2 and Brendan Rowland hit a moonshot home run to drive in 3 more. Creighton then a solo home run and you could quickly see this game was going to end early tonight.

The 4th inning is where the true damage was done with the Fells scoring 10 runs. Myers, Wilson and Smith all reached base allowing Clemens to drive one in. Hoffman would add a SAC FLY followed by an RBI single from Rowland. Conlin added a 2 run triple, followed by an RBI single from Dan Capoccitti. The final blow game from Chris Smith, with his second home run of the game, a 3 run bomb to put the icing on the cake (again, Pulver there is not an actual cake).

The Fellas are now 3-0 and in first place  in the division. They look to continue to mometum and hopefully the offense can keep clicking.

BOX:

Clemens: 2/4
Hoffman: 2/3
Rowland: 4/4

Creighton: 3/3
Schoonmaker: 0/3
Conlin: 4/4
Cappoccitti: 1/4
Myers: 1/2
Milson: 4/4
Smith: 3/3

POWER REPORT:

Clemens - Double
Conlin - Triple
Hoffman - 2 Run Home Run
Rowland - Home Run
Creigjhton - 2 Home Runs
Smith - 2 Home Runs

PITCHING:

W - Myers (3-0) - 5IP, 5K 1 ER

PLAYER OF THE GAME
THE WHOLE TEAM

Honorable Mention:
Mimmo Denito - PROTOCOL 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Great pitching and solid defense prevail leading to 2-0 start

After last week’s record setting opening day the Fellas came into this one with high expectations. Facing former Goodfella Jeff Brown’s team (JEFFFFSSSS HUGEEEEEE) Ryan Myers took the mound and found himself in a 3-1 hole after 2 innings. After that he settled down and pitched 5 shut out innings earning him co-player of the game honors.

The offense was quiet tonight but came back to score 3 runs and hang on for the victory. Schoonmaker hit a solo home run to spark the team and Griner set the table with a single followed by an RBI double from Brian Hoffman. Bill Pulver followed suit with an RBI double of his own to score the 4^th run. Defensively the Goodfellas play solid with great plays made by Schoonmaker, Hoffman, Pulver & of course co-player of the game Dan Capoccitti with his tremendous coverage in right field.

“I really just wanted to get the hell home so I figured if I actually gave a shit tonight and played well I could get home sooner” said Capoccitti. Capps also had 2 hits raising his batting average from who gives a shit to decent.

Brian Hoffman also had a tremendous night at the plate in 2 hole with three hits and an RBI. Not bad for a dumb sum bitch.

BOX:

Griner: 1/3
Hoffman: 3/3
Pulver: 2/3
Conlin: 0/3
Creighton: 1/3
Schoonmaker: 1/3
Capoccitti: 2/3
Grill: 1/3
Myers: 0/3
Sidoti: 0/2

POWER REPORT:
Schoonmaker – Solo home run
Hoffman – Double, RBI
Pulver – Double – RBI
 

PITCHING:
W – Myers (2-0) 7 IP, 2ER, 1K
 

**PLAYERS OF THE GAME**
Ryan Myers – 7IP, 2ER, 1K
Dan Capoccitti – 2/3, stellar defense

Honorable Mention:
Casey Schoonmaker – Solo HR
Brian Hoffman – 3/3, Double
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Myers gem & offense lead to huge opening day victory

After over 600 long days the Goodfellas returned to the field and they certainly made a statement. 16 runs by the offense sets an opening day record and Rookie Ryan Myers tied the franchise record for most strikeouts in a game with 6. The offense was clicking, the defense was sharp and it was great getting back on the field.

Things really took off in the second inning with the Fellas scoring 6 runs. Schoonmkaer started it off with a walk followed by back to back walks from Capoccitti & Myers. Lead off hitter Mark LeMorta (not a typo) drove them in with a big single. Rowland then hit a 2 run double followed by a mammoth triple from Billy Pulver and Tom Conlin hit an RBI single. 

Then in the 4th the Fellas locked in the victory with 5 more runs fueled by big hits from Rowland, Pulver, Creighton and Capoccitti. 16 runs is not only the highest opening day production but marks the first time a season opener ended with a mercy rule. 

Ryan Myer's was senstational with 6Ks and strong command of the strike zone. The defense backed him up as well but no one was touching Myer's tonight earning him Player of the Game honors. 

"Huge win for the franchise and it's good to be back" said LeMorta. "Line up was a little top heavy, literally but happy to step up and help the team get the W". "Also, I apologize for swinging 3-0 and hitting into a DP, I am a DSB"

Rookies Schoonmaker, Creighton & Nicastro also had a excellent showings and Dan Capoccitti caught a great game and had a couple hits as well. 

This is a great start and it's good to be back!

BOX:
LeMorta; 1/3
Hoffman: 1/3

Rowland: 3/3
Pulver: 3/3
Conlin: 1/4
Creighton: 2/3
Nicastro: 1/3
Grill: 0/3
Schoonmaker: 1/2
Capoccitti: 2/2
Myers: 1/1

POWER REPORT:

Rowland: Double, 2 RBI
Pulver: Triple, RBI

PITCHING REPORT:
W - Myers (1-0) 5 IP, 6K, 2 ER

**PLAYER OF THE GAME**
Ryan Myers - 5IP, 6K, 1/1 at the plate 

Honorable mention: 

Pulver: 3/3 
Rowland: 3/3
Mimmo Denito: PROTOCOL

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: A game to forgot.... Fellas come out flat and are headed home

This was it. Winner goes on to the ALCS and loser goes home. After a thrilling in in game 1 and a tough loss in game 2, the Fellas knew they had to play a solid game to win game three and advance to the ALCS. 2019 was just not meant to be as the offense struggled and an injured Marciano couldn’t find his groove. As a result, the Fellas lost this contest 16-3 and for the second straight year have been eliminated in the first round.

The Fellas only had 7 hits, with Chris Stack and Brendan Rowland making up half of the teams hits. Could the lack of production be attributed to the game not starting until 10? If Marciano is healthy doesn’t it change the outcome? Bottom line is the Fellas did not get the job done and will have to wait until 2020 for redemption. Nonetheless, this is a great group of guys who have built a great bond and friendship. Win or lose the season was a success because of this fact. We look forward to coming back stronger in 2020.

BOX:

Clemens:  0/3
Minissale: 0/2
Rowland: 2/2
LeMorta: 0/2
McMeel: 1/2
Hoffman: 1/2
Stack: 2/2
Conlin: 0/3
Grill: 1/2
Capoccitti: 1/2
Sidoti: 0/2

POWER REPORT:
Stack: 2 doubles

PITCHING:
L – Marciano (1-2) – 4IP, 14 ER
Conlin - 1 IP, 2 ER

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Fella's can't complete the sweep, face elimination game scenario 

Riding high after their clutch walk off win on Tuesday, The Fellas were poised to sweep the series and prepare for the ALCS. However, they now find themselves facing elimination as the offense struggled in this 10-6 defeat. 

The game was tied at 5 in the 5th inning and Stooges scored 5 to take a 10-5 lead the Fellas threatened in the 6^th with the bases loaded but could not cash in. In the 7^th Rowland hit a solo home run but the Fellas could not overcome the burdensome 5^th inning. Marciano injured his back/sciatic in the 4^th and was visibility struggling to throw but hung in there like the tough sum bitch that he is. Regardless of the injury, the offense was not able to get it done and it was almost a carbon copy of Game 1.

Notable offensive performances included Teddy Minissale who made his Goodfellas post season debut by going 2/3 with 2 RBI. Capoccitti continued his hot hitting going 2/3 and Coach Phil went 3/3 with an RBI. Pulver hit a triple and would score one of the Fellas 6 runs. Defensively the squad was not as tight as they were in Game 1, with some mental mistakes combined with a little bit of bad luck. There was certainly no shortage of effort, it was just one of those games where things didn’t go as planned.

“Our priority right now is to make sure Marci is healthy and ready to go for Game 3.” Said Coach Phil. “We also have to snap out of this funk offensively. This will be the 5^th time we face this pitcher and we need to figure it out”.

“The good thing about a series is if you have a bad game you can still survive and move on” said LeMorta. We know are the better team but we need to execute in Game 3 and prove it.’

BOX:

Clemens – 1/4
LeMorta – 1/4
Rowland – 1/3
Minissale – 2/3
Pulver – 1/3
Stack – 0/3

Hoffman – 1/3
McMeel – 1/3
Grill – 0/2
Capoccitti – 2/3
Sidoti – 3/3

POWER REPORT:

Clemens -  Double
McMeel - Double

Pulver – Triple
Minissale – Double, Triple , 2 RBI
Rowland – Solo home run
 

PITCHING:

L – Marciano (1-1) – 7IP, 8 ER

 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: 9 inning marathon ends in clutch win for the Fellas

After nearly a 3 week layoff before the end of the regular season the playoffs the Fellas were anxious to take the field and start their quest for a championship. The Fellas being the 4 seed know they can beat anyone and are out to prove it. The ALDS kicked off with a 9PM classic that went 9 innings resulting in a resilient Fellas winning via the walk off. The Fellas now have an opportunity to clinch the ALDS and move on to the ALCS with another win on Thursday.

In this contest it was tight the whole way with Nick Marciano pitching an absolute gem. The defense him behind him also played very well and made the big plays when they needed to. Defensive standouts included Chris Stack, Mike Nicastro and Corey McMeel who made critical plays throughout the game and kept the game close.

Offensively, the Fellas struggled a bit as the Stooges pitcher kept them off balance all night. The Fellas struck first though in the 2^nd inning with an RBI single from Nick Marciano and scored 2 more runs on a 2 run single from Corey McMeel. Clemens added a sac fly in the following inning and Nicastro hit an RBI single. Stooges responded each time the Fellas scored to keep the game tied headed into the 9^th. Stooges threatened to take the lead multiple times in extra innings but the defense made huge plays to keep the game tied. In the bottom of the 9^th, Brendan Rowland hit a triple and scored on a sac fly by McMeel to end the game and inch the Fellas closed to the ALCS.

“These kind of games are tough and exhausting and luckily we ended up on the winning end” said coach Phil. This was a huge win, we now go into game 2 with an opportunity to close the series out.”

“I earned another gift card so I am happy” said Bill Pulver. We are going to ride the donuts all the way to title.”

The Fellas look sweep the ALDS on Thursday at 9PM.

BOX:

Clemens : 1/4
LeMorta: 0/5
Rowland: 4/4
Pulver: 2/5
Stack: 1/5
McMeel: 1/3
Nicastro: 3/4
Capoccitti: 1/3
Marciano: 3/3
Sidoti: 1/4

POWER REPORT:
Pulver – Double
Nicastro – Double
Rowland – Triple
 

PITCHING:
W - Marciano (1-0) – 9IP, 1K , 2BB, ER

*PLAYER(S) OF THE GAME*
Nick Marciano & Corey McMeel

Marciano – gutsy pitching performance, clutch hitting
McMeel – clutching hitting, great defense

Honorable Mention:
Chris Stack- stellar defense
Mike Nicastro – great defense, big hits
Brendan Rowland – 4/4, great defense
Mimmo Denitto – PROTOCOL

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Fellas comeback but cant seal the deal 

After Wednesday’s offensive struggle the culprit tonight was defense which turned a winnable game into a tough loss. The Fellas gave their opponent too many outs and like all good teams they took advantage and cashed in.

Offensively the Fellas appeared to be back on track, although in typical Fella’s fashion didn’t cash in with the bases load. The Fellas actually were leading this 8-4 but with some mishaps found themselves down 14-9 in the top of the 7th.

The Fellas were resilient and refused to go down without a fight. Brian Hoffman got it started with a single and Chris Stack would added a 2 out single. Michael Nicastro then hit a single and Matt Grill cashed in with a 2 run single followed by an RBI single from the hot hitting Dan Capoccitti. Coach Phil then hit an RBI bunt single turning the order back to Mr. 200, Brendan Clemens. Brendan was clutch, driving a base hit to left field to score 2 runs and tie the game up at 14. Teddy Minissale flied out to end the scoring and it would come to the defense in the bottom 7^th in which they couldn’t hang on.

Marciano pitched well overall but as a team The Fellas just didn’t play tight enough defense to beat a team of this caliber. They proved, however, that they can beat a top team and have a shot at beating anyone making this year’s playoff run a must see spectacle. The offense featured career home run #96 from Mark LeMorta and a home run from Billy Pulver. Chris Stack also had a big RBI triple and the bottom of the order performed exceptionally well; lead by Dan Capoccitti’s 2 doubles (4/4) and Matt Grill’s 2 doubles (3/4)/ The bottom 3 hitters went a combined 10/12.

With one game left in the regular season the Fellas look to get back and track and prepare for their playoff run as they attempt to win their 2^nd title in franchise history.

BOX:

Clemens – 2/5
Minissale – 1/4

LeMorta – 1/3
Pulver – 2/4
Hoffman – 1/3
Conlin – 2/4
Stack – 2/4
Nicastro – 2/4
Grill – 3/4
Capoccitti – 4/4
Sidoti – 3/4

POWER REPORT:
Minissale – Double

Capocitti – 2 doubles
Grill – 2 doubles
Stack- triple
LeMorta – home run (career #97)
Pulver – home run
 

PITCHING –

L – Marciano – (3-2) – 7IP – 1K , 10 ER

Elite – 4
The Goodfellas – 3

BOX:

Clemens – 1/3
LeMorta – 0/3
Pulver – 0/3
Hoffman – 0/3
Conlin – 1/3
Nicastro – 2/3
Capoccitti – 2/3
Marciano – 1/3
Sidoti – 1/3
Loftus – 1/3

POWER REPORT:
Clemens  - Double
Conlin – Solo Home Run

PITCHING:
L – Marciano (3-1) – 6 IP , 3 ER
 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Fellas stay hot (literally), sweep double header 
 

After back to back to back games with scoring 20 + runs, the Fellas were red hot entering the double header. Speaking of red hot it was over 90 degrees for the doubke header which may be while the first didn’t show up, giving the Fellas the 12-0 victory.

The fellas had to wait an hour and a half for game 2 and stayed loose by drinking beer and playing a bocce style game that looked interesting, Once it was game time the fellas meant business and even being down LeMorta, Hoffman, Pulver and Cappocitti the subs and mainstays did the job winning this game 14-6.

Teddy Minnisale got things started with a single and scored on Brendan Rowland’s triple. Tommy Conlin then hit a sac fly to secure the 3^rd run. In the second Coach Phil and Bryan Piche walked and Nick Marciano hit an rbi single. Briggs would walk followed by a sac fly from Brendan Clemens. Teddy Minnisale put the exclamation point on the inning with a 3 run home run to dead center. In the 5^th the fellas exploded again for 5 more. Coach Phil walked followed by a single from Piche. Marciano then hit a 2 run triple and Marciano scored on Brigg’s groundout. Brendan Rowland also hit a solo home run (of course he did).

Defensively the Fella’s were solid and Nick Marciano pitched a great game. He also swung the stick well and earned himself the POG honor.

“This type of game just shows you our depth” said Coach Phil. “We were missing 4 of our main players and our subs stepped up and the job done. And of course we scored 14 runs as a symbolic gesture towards WONFORE”.

“I regret to have missed this game but the Wendy’s National New Product Tasting Convention only happens once every 4 years.. kind of like the world cup” said Bill Pulver. I am glad the fellas got the win and I am happy to report that the legacy of Dave Thomas is stronger than ever”

The fellas have 3 games left and still have a shot at securing the 2 seed for the playoffs and possibly still capture the top seed. The playoffs are approaching and this team WILL BE READY.

BOX:
Clemens: 0/4
Minissale: 3/4
Rowland: 2/4
Conlin: 1/3
Stack: 3/4
Grill: 1/4
Sidoti: 1/1
Piche: 1/3
Marciano: 3/4
Briggs: 1/3
 

POWER REPORT:
Conlin: Double
Stack: Double
Marciano: Triple
Rowland: Home run, 3 RBI
Minissale: Home run, 3 RBI

PITCHING:
W – (3-0) Marciano 7IP, 6 ER

PLAYER OF THE GAME – Nick Marciano
*great pitching, 3/4 at the plate, 3 RBI

Honorable Mention:
Bryan Piche: Stellar defense and thanks for subbing
Geoff Briggs: thank you subbing, like a kitty cat behind the plate
Chris Stack: 3/4, great defense
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL

 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Fellas do it again. 20 + runs in another big win

Although the “Fella’s Run on Dunkin” promotion is intended to promote singles and doubles it’s not a bad thing when you have a game where team combines for 8 home runs! This marks the third game in a row the Goodfellas have scored 20 runs or more and this is the first time they have done this in franchise history. Speaking of history, Mark LeMorta hit career home runs #95 & #96 in this game and Brendan Rowland had his second game in a row with 3 home runs (another record).

The Fellas struck first in this one via a solo home run from Rowland and would score 5 more in the second. Hoffman and Conlin hit back to back singles followed by a single from Mike Nicastro and a SAC Fly from Geoff Briggs. Coach Phil then hit a 2 run double and LeMorta would add a single to get the offense clicking. In third Nicastro added an RBI double and in the 4^th the Fellas put on a power display for the ages. Coach Phil and Clemens hit back to back singles followed by career home run #95 by Mark LeMorta.

Brendan Rowland then hit his 2^nd home run of the game and Brian Hoffman would add a home run blast of his own. In the following inning, LeMorta hit an inside the park home run and Rowland hit his 3^rd home run of the game. Tommy Conlin then hit a 3 run home run and this game was essentially over. In the 6^th, Billy Pulver hit a 2 run home run for the 20^th runs and this game ended early via the mercy rule.

Defensively the Fellas played solid with great contributions made all around. Matt Grill did a great job in his first game at 1^st base the outfield did what they always do. Coach Phil pitched well enough to limit the damage and the defense made the plays when needed.

“We are playing really well right now, everything is clicking” said Coach Phil. “To have 3 games in a row scoring over 20 runs when we struggled earlier in the season to score runs is a testament to the talent our team has.”

“I am pumped to have hit a home run but this no gift card for home runs is BS” said Billy Pulver. “I mean you’re telling me you wouldn’t trade a donut for a home run but you will give one if I hit a single?”

Our subs tonight did a great job and we appreciate their support. Thanks to Michael Nicastro and Geoff Briggs for spending their Friday night with us. Mike Nicastro was eligible for a gift card but left early and did not collect… what a DSB.

The Fellas look to keep the momentum going next Friday in double header at FOD.

BOX:
Clemens: 1/3
LeMorta: 3/5
Rowland: 3/4
Pulver: 2/4
Hoffman: 3/4
Conlin: 2/3
Grill:1/3
Nicastro: 3/4
Briggs:1/3
Sidoti: 2/4

POWER REPORT:
Sidoti – Double, 2 RBI
Nicastro – Double, RBI
Hoffman – solo home run
LeMorta – 2 home runs, 6 RBI
Rowland – 3 home runs, 3 RBI
Pulver – 2 run home run
Conlin – 3 run home run

PITCHING:
W – Sidoti (2-1) 6IP, 2BB, 2K, 7 ER

PLAYER(S) OF THE GAME: MARK LEMORTA & BRENDAN ROWLAND
LEMORTA – Career home runs #95 & #96
ROWLAND – 3 home runs, holy shit

Honorable Mention:
Michael Nicastro & Geoff Briggs- thanks for subbing
Hoffman: home run, great defense
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Fellas upset undefeated first place team with offensive clinic 

The Fellas were truly running on Dunkin coming into this game and with gift cards / donuts still on the line the Fellas rose to the occasion once again. Facing the undefeated first place team the Fellas figured this would be a close game and they would have to be flawless in order to pull out the victory. Well, they were flawless but this one wasn’t even close as the Goodfellas put on an offense clinic and stunned not only the first place team but put the league on notice that the Fellas are for real.

Rijo Realty scored three runs in the top of the first and the Fellas responded 4 runs and never lost the lead. Clemens started it off with a single and then Rowland, Minissale and Pulver hit back to back to back home runs in a display of pure power. In the second the Fellas did most of their damage and with 2 outs, scored 10 runs. Coach Phil got it going with a single followed by back to back singles from Clemens and LeMorta. Rowland then hit an RBI double followed by a double from Minissale and a 2 run single from Pulver (almost to a gift card you sum bitch). Brian Hoffman and Tommy Conlin then hit back to back singles followed by singles from Stack and Grill. Coach Phil and Clemens then hit back to back doubles to conclude the second.

In the third the Fellas added another with a solo home run from Brendan Rowland and in the 4^thinning history was made. Mark LeMorta hit his 94^th career home run and his first in over a year. The game briefly stopped as our fans (Jack Pulver) paid homage to the home run. Jack was seen rubbing his nipples in excitement but that may have been due to him knowing his son was on track to get a gift card and some Boston Crème’s were in sight.

The game was called via the mercy rule in the 5^th after Brendan Rowland’s 5^th RBI of the night to give the Fellas the upset victory by a final score of 20-8.

“It’s cost me some money with these gift cards but it’s been one helleuva investment” said Coach Phil. “43 runs in two games? Sometimes you need to add a little more to the mix to get guys going, it’s been fun.”

“I am happy we won but pissed I didn’t get the gift card tonight” said Billy Pulver. I hit a freakin bomb but because of the stupid “HR don’t count” rule I get nothing. I am still going to Dunkin anyway though….”

Marciano pitched a gem was solid all night. Defensively this was one of the best games the Fellas plays all season with outstanding plays made by Stack, Pulver and Minissale. “Teddysmooth” was named the POG after his phenomenal defensive display and going for 4/4.

“I came to this team to win but also to have fun” said Minissale. “It’s fun when both come together; last two games have been exactly what we needed”

Fellas look to keep the momentum going Friday night at 9pm vs Label Makers.

BOX:

Clemens – 4/4
LeMorta – 3/5
Rowland – 4/5
Minissale – 4/4
Pulver – 2/4
Hoffman – 1/4
Conlin – 1/4
Stack – 2/3
Grill – 2/4
Sidoti – 4/4

POWER REPORT:
Clemens – Double, RBI
Sidoti – Double, RBI
Hoffman – Double, RBI
Grill – Double, RBI
LeMorta- Home run (#94)
Minissale – Double, Home run
Pulver – Home run

PITCHING:

W – Marciano (2-0) – 6IP, 7 ER, 1BB 1 K

*PLAYER OF THE GAME*– Teddy Minissale
4/4 – home run, double, 2 RBI – tremendous defense

Honorable Mention:
Brendan Rowland – 4/5, 2 home runs, 5 RBI
Mark LeMorta- 3/5- home run #94, 4 RBI
Nick Marciano – tremendous pitching
Mimmo Denitto – PROTCOL 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Home runs, cycles, bomb - oh my!

After last week’s lackluster performance and virtually no offense, Coach Phil teamed up with Dunkin Donuts to try and spark the offense. It was simple; get 2 hits (home runs don’t count) and get a $5 Dunkin Donuts gift card in an effort to promote base hits and solid contact.  Let’s just say these DSBs got the memo and took full advantage!

The Fellas put up 4 runs in the first inning started by a base hit from Brendan Clemens and an RBI double from Brendan Rowland. Ted Minnissale walked and Bill Pulver hit a three run triple. In the 2^nd, Rowland added a SAC FLY and in the 3^rd, Tommy Conlin hit an RBI single followed by an RBI single from Corey McMeel. Matt Grill then added a SAC FLY to make this an 8-1 game.

However, Marciano who was making his season debut ran into trouble in the 4^th giving up 6 runs to make the score 8-7. The Fellas quickly responded by scoring 7 runs combined in the next two innings. Rowland hit a 2 run home run followed by a home run from Ted Minissale – BACK TO BACK… AND BELLY TO BELLY! In the next inning, Billy Pulver hit a home run followed by a double from Brian Hoffman. McMeel then hit a double followed by a double from Grill and a single from Coach Phil. Clemens then hit a single followed by a double from Mark LeMorta. The game then ended on the mercy rule via an absolute monster of home run by Brendan Rowland. Rowland becomes the first Goodfella in history to hit 3 home runs in one game and when you added the distance up between the three home runs it’s about 2.5 miles. Billy Pulver also hit for the cycle becoming only the third Goodfella in history to hit for the cycle.

“Sometimes you need a little motivation” said Billy Pulver. “Free donuts and I hit for the cycle, and make history.” I guess you could say I run on Dunkin.

Nick Marciano pitched well and was able to shake off the rust early. ‘It’s been awhile and took me a little to get comfortable but once I settled in it was like I never left”. Said Marciano. “I love to compete”

BOX:

Clemens: 3/5
LeMorta: 3/5
Rowland: 4/4
Minissale: 1/3
Pulver: 4/4
Hoffman: 2/3
Conlin:1/4
McMeel: 4/4
Grill: 2/3
Sidoti: 2/4

POWER REPORT:

Hoffman: Double
McMeel: Double, RBI
Grill: Double 2 RBI
LeMorta: Double, 2 RBI
Rowland: 3 home runs, 8 RBI – HOLY SHIT
Minissale: Home run, RBI
Pulver: Double, Triple, Home run – 4 RBI
 

PITCHING

W – Marciano (1-0), 6IP, 1K, 2BB 6 ER

PLAYER(S) OF THE GAME:
Brendan Rowland – 3 home runs, 8 RBI – absolute savage
Billy Pulver – hit for the cycle, 4 RBI – Pulver Runs on Dunkin

Honorable Mention:
Nick Marciano – welcome back ya sum bitch
Dan Capoccitti – just because
Mimmo Denitto: PROTOCOL 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Lack of offense snaps 3 game winning streak

With the Fellas riding a 3 game winning streak and with almost the whole team available, they looked prepared to continue the streak and get the W on Player’s Night (or Week whatever the hell we are calling it). However, the offense did not show up tonight and team had a total of 7 hits which won’t get the job done.

The Fellas didn’t score until the third via an RBI double from Mark LeMorta. LeMorta would go on to hit a 2 run single in the 5^th and all three runs batted in came via WONFORE. Coach Phil took the mound in Dan Capoccitti’s absence and didn’t last long having to pull himself out after a left sciatic injury in the middle of the second inning. He a pitched a decent first inning and would have gotten out of it with no runs but on a simple play to third base he threw the ball in the parking lot; what a dumb sum bitch.

Bill Pulver came on for relief and pitched well enough to keep the team in the game. Bill had two strikeouts and did his best with the unexpected pitching performance.

With the stands jam packed for Player’s Night this was not the performance our fans came to see. “This was about as bad as a game we could have played” said Brian Hoffman. The game was over by 7:05 which is rare for a game that didn’t end via the mercy rule.

Part of the lack of offense can be attributed to Dan Capoccitti not finding a replacement for beer. He was on he schedule and did not find his replacement which will certainly earn him a fine.

The Fellas look to put this one behind them and will have a quick turnaround with a game on Tuesday vs. the second place team.

BOX:

Clemens: 0/1
LeMorta: 2/3
Rowland: 1/2
Minissale: 0/3
Pulver: 0/3
Hoffman: 0/3
Stack: 1/3
Conlin: 2/3
Nicastro: 1/3
Sidoti: 0/3

POWER REPORT:
LeMorta: Double, 3 RBI

Nicastro: Double
Stack: Double

PITCHING:
Sidoti – L (1-1) 1 1/3 IP, 3 BB
Pulver – 5 2/3 IP, 5BB, 2K

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Subs deliver again, Fellas hang on for third staright win

After Wednesday’s win via forfeit the Fellas ramped up for Friday’s make up game at Bleecker Stadium; and yes it was a 9PM which usually doesn’t go well. Thing’s started off rough when Goodfella’s ace, Dan Capoccitti, went to wrong field. What a DSB. He even got a text that morning with a reminder but still was a DSB. As a result, Coach Phil took the mound and Capoccitti went to first base when he arrived. Capps played well at first and as expected was no apologetic whatsoever for being late. In fact, he spent most of the night proclaiming himself the team’s new first baseman moving forward.

The Fellas got the offense going in the 2^nd with 5 runs led by Dan Jones, who made his Goodfellas debut. Mr. Jones hit a towering grand slam and possessed the approach at the plate similar to hall of famer Keith Barrell. Kyle Clemens also contributed an RBI single for the 5^th run. In the 3^rd, Jones delivered again with an RBI double for the Goodfellas 6^th run. Regeneron tied it up in the 5^th and took the lead in the 6^th leaving the Goodfellas trailing by 2. But in the bottom of the 6^th, the Fellas were able to score 5 runs to take a 2 run. Coach Phil started with a single followed by back to back singles from Brendan Clemens and Teddy Minissale. Mark LeMorta then hit a 2 run double followed by an RBI double Billy Pulver. Brian Hoffman then hit a SAC FLY to conclude the scoring.

Coach Phil pitched well enough to keep the Fellas in the game going solid 7 innings. In the 7^th, Regeneron pulled within 1 run but two ground balls to Billy Pulver (with a new stud a first base on the receiving end) sealed the game and delivered the Goodfellas 3^rd straight win.

“Our subs continue to deliver for us, what a game for Dan Jones and Kyle Clemens.” Said Coach Phil. We don’t win the game without those guys”. “All of our subs this year have been outstanding”

“It was a pleasure playing tonight” said Dan Jones. “I even got to hear the dolphin story about Andrew Dorr which was an added bonus”.

BOX:

B. Clemens – 3/3
Minissale – 2/4
LeMorta – 1/3
Pulver – 1/4
Hoffman – 2/3
Conlin – 3/4
Capoccitti – 1/4
K. Clemens – 1/2
Jones – 2/3
Sidoti – 1/3

POWER REPORT:
JONES – Grand Slam, double, 5 RBI
LEMORTA – Double, 3 RBI
PULVER – Double, RBI

PITCHING:
W – Sidoti (1-0) – 7IP, 4BB, 8ER

PLAYERS OF THE GAME
Dan Jones- Grand Slam – double, 5 RBI
Coach Phil – 7IP, bat flip single

HONORABLE MENTION:
Mark LeMorta- solid defense, 3 RBI
Brendan Clemens – 3/3 solid defense
Mimmo Denitto – PROTOCOL

 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Fella's come back in 7th and win via the walkoff for first win in 2019

After last week’s disappointing performance and after starting the season 0-2, game 3 was a must win. With the forecast being spotty the rain held off up until first pitch with the field containing visible puddles. However, the umpire allowed the game to go on and that was fine by us. Unfortunately one dumb sum bitch, Matt Grill, did not realize we were going to start on time and decided to wait in his car… With the full team on the field the umpire said play ball but Matt Grill was nowhere to be found. Coach Phil had to call timeout and text Matt to get his ass down to the field and the fellas would play the first half of the inning without Grill; which contributed to 2 runs since there were only three outfielders and a few balls went where he would have been standing. The team was perplexed, where was Grill? Was he in his car eating Chick-fil-A? Was he on the phone working a deal with Suburban Propane or was he simply just afraid to get little wet?

Grill visibly upset when he got to the field could not believe we were playing and apologized to the squad. With this being his first major infraction since joining the franchise you can bet that once Mark Lemorta finds out there will be a heavy fine assessed at the team party. Matt is also lucky that Stone Cold is still suspended otherwise he may have gotten a stunner from him. Those 2 runs a result of no PROPANE could have been the difference maker if the Fella’s lost but great pitching, timely hitting and solid defense kept the Fellas in the game setting the stage for a walk off win in the 7^th to deliver the first win of the 2019 campaign.  

The Fella’s got those 2 runs back by the second inning with a SAC Fly from DSB Brian Hoffman (noticeably slimmer Hoff, eat a samich ya sum bitch) and a solo home run from rookie sensation Corey McMeel. In the third, Brendan Rowland hit a 3 run home run to put the Fellas up 5-3 and Dan Capoccitti kept throwing up zeros to keep it a close game. Stooges, however, was able to score 3 runs in the 5^th tying the game but the Fellas took the lead back in the 6^th with a SAC Fly from “Mr. Redemption” Matt Grill. The Fella’s needed three outs in the 7^th to sneak out the victory but Stooges hit a 2 run shot to take the lead.

In the 7^th, Coach Phil started the inning off with a walk followed by a single from Brendan Clemens. Teddy Minissale then hit an RBI single to tie the game setting the stage for Brendan Rowland to finish the job. Rowland hit a ball over the right center fielders’ head to score Clemens and giving the Fella’s the walk off win.

After the game, Brendan Rowland was interviewed holding the Goodfellas POG belt and became the first player in franchise history to be awarded the belt. Dan Capoccitti, a strong honorable mention, pitched well and also flashed the leather on the mound. When being congratulated on a job well done he said “I know”. Great to the see the confidence back from the sum bitch (not that it really ever left).

Mark LeMorta was not at the game due to his preparation for his presentation at the National Penis Convention next week. “Great win Fellas!” added LeMorta “Once I am done straightening out a few shafts I’ll be back”

The Goodfellas look to ride the momentum into Game 4, which is Player’s Week taking place 6PM June 5^th at the Field of Dreams.

BOX:
Clemens – 2/4
Minissale – 3/4
Rowland – 3/3
Pulver – 0/2
Hoffman – 1/2
Conlin – 1/3
Grill (DSB) – 1/2
McMeel – 1/3
Capoccitti – 0/3
Sidoti – 0/2

POWER REPORT:
Rowland – 3 run home run – 4 RBI
McMeel – solo home run

PITCHING:
W – Capoccitti – (1-2) – 7IP, 5 ER, 1BB

**PLAYER OF THE GAME**
Brendan Rowland  - 3/3 , 3 run home run, 4RBI, great defense, walk-off hit

Honorable Mention:
Dan Capoccitti – 7IP, 5 ER, first pitching win since 2011
Teddy Minissale – 3/4 , game tying hit
Mimmo Denitto – PROTOCOL 

PASTA BOWL BREAKDOWN: Late night for Fellas turns into another tough loss

After back to back rainouts and an abysmal home opener the Fellas were anxious to get back on the field to right the ship. Things were close for most of the game, but the 9pm curse strikes again and the Fellas dropped their second game of the season by a score of 20-10. The game was tied at 9 heading into the 6^th but the wheels fell off quickly.
 

Brendan Rowland (of course) and rookie Cory McMeel both hit moonshot home runs and the Fellas offense was much better than the opener. McMeel who was called up from AAA earlier in the day also flashed the leather and threw a guy out at second from RF. McMeel is only the 4^th Goodfella in history to hit a home run in his debut.  Another rookie making his debut was Kyle Clemens, cousin of Brendan Clemens and nephew of hall of famer Kevin Clemens. Kyle was great behind the plate and made a huge play in the 5^th to keep the game tied. Bryan Piche, who was also called up from AAA played good a second base and hit the ball hard each time. The three rookies did not disappoint and kept us in the game.
 

Dan Capoccitti pitched well enough to keep us in the game but the 6^th inning was just too much to overcome. Defensively the Fellas still have some work to do but it was much improved from the opener. With the Fellas now 0-2 they need to come out in game 3 with a vengeance; they haven’t started 0-3 since their inaugural season.  “Our next game is not at 9pm so I like our chances” said Coach Phil.
 

BOX:

B. Clemens: 0/5
LeMorta: 3/5
Rowland: 4/4
Pulver: 0/3
Minissale: 2/3
McMeel: 2/4
Capoccitti: 2/4
Piche: 1/4
Sidoti: 3/4
K. Clemens: 2/3
 

POWER REPORT:
Rowland – double, 2 run home run
McMeel – double, 2 run home run
LeMorta- double, triple (one fast sum bitch)
Minissale – double
K. Clemens – double
 

PITCHING:

L – Capoccitti – (0-2) – 5  2/3 IP, 2 BB, 15 ER

After a long offseason there was a lot of excitement for opening day. Some new faces, new energy and some heroics from LeMorta (undoing the snap) led a jam packed off season. The Fellas and our fans were ready to begin our 13^th season but we all know our history with 9PM games.

It was a cold late night at the “newly drained” Field of Dreams and the Fellas had their full line up and appeared to be ready to go. But it became evident quickly the Fellas just didn’t have it and they came out flat in the first inning allowing 9 runs. Brendan Rowland responded in the 1^st with a 2  run home run but Duke’s took those 2 runs right back and went up 11-2. The Fellas would go on to add another run later on but go down 16-3 on a game that can’t be forgotten soon enough. Dan Capoccitti pitched well considering how long it’s been but poor defense and some really hard balls showed the rust the team still had.

“On to the next one” said Rookie Ted Minissale. “Not the result we wanted but with a tighter D that game is a lot closer” said Mark LeMorta.

The Goodfellas look took rebound on Tuesday and right the ship to get on the right path to the ship.

BOX:

CLEMENS: 0-3
LEMORTA: 2/3
ROWLAND: 2/3
PULVER: 1/3
MINISSALE: 1/1
HOFFMAN: 0/2
CONLIN: 0/2
STACK: 1/2
GRILL: 0/1
CAPOCCITTI: 1/2
SIDOTI: 0/2

POWER REPORT:
ROWLAND – 2 RUN HOME RUN
PULVER - DOUBLE

LEMORTA - DOUBLE