Game 15: South Plainfield 16, JFK Iselin 12

South Plainfield Tigers wearing their AUTISM AWARENESS t-shirts during warm-ups.

Iselin Kennedy (12) at South Plainfield (16), GMC Autism Awareness Day

The Star Ledger, April 30, 2011 10:01 p.m.

Mark Tomei keyed a six-run second inning with a two-run homer while Quinn Cochrane, A.J. Celentano and Ryan Marcoux delivered consecutive, run-scoring singles in a five-run fifth to power South Plainfield (9-6) at the GMC Autism Awareness Day in North Brunswick. Dan Hansen went 3-for-5 with two doubles and an RBI while Steve Petriello also doubled home a run for South Plainfield. Nick DeMarco (1-0) earned the victory with three innings of relief. Trailing 9-1 Iselin Kennedy (2-11) jumped back into the contest with seven runs in the third inning as Emil Kranz cracked a two-run double and Adonis Hernandez followed with a three-run homer.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/-497202682213748513/iselin-kennedy-12-at-south-plainfield-16-gmc-autism-awareness-day/

Rob Eggert notched his first 2 varsity hits in the game.

Rob Eggert gets the "Stay Up" sign from Dan Hansen

Brandon Downes homers in the 3rd.

Stephen Petriello homers in the 1st.

Mark Tomei homers in the 2nd.

Nick DeMarco records his first varsity win.

Quinn Cochrane had 2 hits and 3 RBIs.

 

Dan Hansen went 3 for 5 with 2 doubles and an RBI.

Ryan Marcoux runs out one of his 3 singles on the day.

HNT Baseball Roundup: South Plainfield battles back to top Mustangs

 Written by
STAFF REPORT - Apr 30, 2011  

Junior catcher Stephen Petriello went 2-for-3 with a double, homer and three RBI to lead the South Plainfield High School baseball team to a 16-12 victory over J.F. Kennedy in Saturday's Greater Middlesex Conference Autism Awareness Day at North Brunswick Community Park.
The Tigers (9-6) raced out to a 9-1 lead, but the Mustangs (3-11) scored seven times in the third inning, closing the gap to one run. Adonis Hernandez followed Emil Krantz's two-run double with a three-run homer to cap the rally.
South Plainfield rebuilt its lead with five runs in the fifth. Quinn Cochrane (2-for-5 with three RBI) and A.J. Celentano fueled the outburst with RBI singles.
Dan Hansen went 3-for-5 with two doubles and an RBI.

http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20110430/NJSPORTS0130/104300354/-1/NJSPORTS01/HNT-Baseball-Roundup-South-Plainfield-battles-back-top-Mustangs

Game 14: Metuchen 3, South Plainfield 2

Mark Tomei gets hung up in a run down.

Tommy Bowden delivers a pitch

Sal Esposito survives a pick-off attempt

Ryan Hutchison safe at third

Brandon Downes connects

 

Stephen Petriello throws down to second

Tom Bowden & Dan Hansen in a pick-off attempt at first

Shane O'Connor ready at third

Quinn Cochrane with a stand-up double

Nick Ross ready at second

Alex Liszewski runs for Stephen Petriello

Dan Hansen safe at third

Sal Esposito ready at short-stop

Ryan Marcoux loads for a pitch

Game 13: South Plainfield 8, Somerville 4

 Photos Courtesy of Don Hunsinger

Photo Gallery By Don Hunsinger of 4/26/2011 Game vs. Somerville LINK:

http://elijahquest.smugmug.com/Baseball/Baseball-2011/sphs-varsity-vs-Sommerville/16810295_JL4dfT/#1268465253_wKhkT9T

Somerville (4) at South Plainfield (8)

The Star Ledger, April 26, 2011 10:32 p.m.

Mark Tomei went 3-for-4 with a double and scored twice for South Plainfield (8-5) in South Plainfield. Dan Hansen (4-1) pitched the first five innings and aided his cause by singling in a run in the fifth. Stephen Petriello also had a run-scoring single for South Plainfield while Brandon Downes went 2-for-4. Somerville (5-4) scored all four of its runs in the fourth after South Plainfield had taken a 5-0 lead as Tim Laub singled home a run and scored on a wild pitch.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/-2497211682232748482/somerville-4-at-south-plainfield-8/

Junior catcher Stephen Petriello throws down to first.

Senior second baseman Nick Ross makes the play to first.

Senior Alex Liszewski rounds third.

SOUTH PLAINFIELD 8, SOMERVILLE 4:

Junior outfielder Mark Tomei went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored as the Tigers improved to 8-5.  Junior catcher Stephen Petriello went 2-for-4 with an RBI and senior outfielder Brandon Downes went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored for South Plainfield.


http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20110426/NJSPORTS0130/104260360/-1/NJSPORTS01/CN-Baseball-Roundup-Chris-Nichols-shuts-out-Somerset-Tech-help-North-Plainfield-advance-SCT

Freshman Rob Eggert made his varsity debut at third base on April 26th, 2011.


Seniors Dan Hansen & Brandon Downes high-five.

Statewide baseball rankings, for the week of April 26

THE STAR-LEDGER, April 25, 2011 6:30 p.m.

THE STAR-LEDGER TOP 20

1-Gloucester Catholic (9-1)
2-Don Bosco Prep (10-0)
3-Manalapan (9-1)
4-Steinert (11-0)
5-West Essex (8-1)
6-St. Joseph (Mont.) (9-1)
7-Jackson (6-1)
8-Toms River South (7-1)
9-Pope John (6-1-1)
10-Perth Amboy (9-1)
11-Roxbury (10-1)
12-Cranford (9-2)
13-Montville (6-0)
14-Gov. Livingston (8-2)
15-Westfield (10-2)

GROUP 3

1-Cranford (9-2)
2-Montville (6-0)
3-Paramus (8-2)
4-Wall (8-1)
5-Wayne Valley (7-1)
6-Middletown South (5-3)
7-Highland Reg. (5-1)
8-Cherry Hill West (7-2)
9-Seneca (4-1)
10-Millburn (9-2)

MIDDLESEX

1-Perth Amboy (9-1)
2-Monroe (8-2)
3-St. Joseph (6-2)
4-South Plainfield (7-5)
5-Middlesex (10-2)
6-Woodbridge (8-3)
7-Old Bridge (7-3)
8-South Brunswick (6-4)
9-North Brunswick (7-5)
10-Sayreville (5-5)
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http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/-2574873350805904407/statewide-baseball-rankings-for-the-week-of-april-26/

Today's Hillsborough Game Postponed

The grounds crew couldn't get the outfield ready in time.
They did a good job on the infield though.

Game will be re-scheduled at a later time.

Check the schedule for updates:

http://www.highschoolsports.net/team/South-Plainfield-High-School-South-Plainfield-NJ/Baseball/Varsity/Boys/

This Week In Baseball

 

MIDDLESEX: GMC Divisional Standings and Schedule

By Josh Rosenfeld/For The Star-Ledger The Star-Ledger

Published: Sunday, April 24, 2011, 6:00 PM     Updated: Sunday, April 24, 2011, 6:28 PM

Rain has wreaked havoc on the GMC standings, especially given the mandate for back-to-back games in the Red, White and Blue divisions. Look for many of those rained out games to be made up over the next two weeks.

Here is a look at the GMC division standings as of Sunday, April 24 as well as this week’s divisional schedules.

WHITE DIVISION

Monroe 7-1 (8-2)
Perth Amboy 7-1 (9-1)
Woodbridge 6-3 (8-3)
South Plainfield 5-3 (7-5)
North Brunswick 4-4 (7-5)
Iselin Kennedy 2-6 (2-8)
Colonia 2-7 (4-8)
Carteret 0-8 (1-10)

 Dan Hansen and South Plainfield trail Monroe and Perth Amboy by two games in the heated GMC White Division race. (John Munson/The Star-Ledger)

Wednesday, April 27
North Brunswick at Woodbridge, 4

Thursday, April 28
Colonia at Monroe, 4
Woodbridge at North Brunswick, 4
Perth Amboy at Carteret, 4

Saturday, April 30
Iselin Kennedy vs. South Plainfield at North Brunswick Community Park, 1
Perth Amboy vs. Carteret at NBCP, 1
Colonia vs. Monroe at NBCP, 7

http://www.nj.com/hssports/blog/baseball/index.ssf/2011/04/middlesex_gmc_divisional_standings_and_schedule.html

Saturday, April 23rd Game at TD Bank Park is POSTPONED !

Today's game vs. JFK Iselin at TD BANK PARK is POSTPONED as of 1:00 p.m today.

It has been rescheduled for Tuesday evening, May 10th.  (Night Game)

Game 12: South Plainfield 6, Colonia 4 - Tigers Sweep Colonia

 

South Plainfield (6) at Colonia (4)

The Star Ledger, April 21, 2011 10:32 p.m.

Dan Hansen drove in two runs while Mark Tomei and Ryan Hutchison each had two hits and an RBI for South Plainfield (7-5) in Colonia. Andrew Neich had three RBI and homered for the second day in a row for Colonia (4-7).

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/-5497220682276748611/south-plainfield-0-at-colonia-0/

 MARK TOMEI

RYAN HUTCHISON

 MARK TOMEI

 RYAN HUTCHISON

 QUINN COCHRANE

SOUTH PLAINFIELD 6, COLONIA 4:

The Tigers scored twice in the fifth inning to erase a 4-3 deficit. They added an insurance run in the sixth.
Andrew Niech singled and drove home three runs for the Patriots. Mark Tomei and Ryan Hutchison each went 2-for-4 for the Tigers. Dan Hansen contributed two RBI to the win.
Hansen earned the win in relief, scattering two hits and fanning three over three innings.

http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20110422/NJSPORTS0130/104220305/-1/NJSPORTS01/HNT-BASEBALL-ROUNDUP-Perth-Amboy-beats-Monroe



 DAN HANSEN

 BRANDON DOWNES

ALEX LISZEWSKI

STEPHEN PETRIELLO

FINAL SCORE: SOUTH PLAINFIELD 6, COLONIA 4