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7.6.2009 ~ Rubies Capture The Teen Girls Championship
The Rubies swept the Crystals 2 straight to win the Teen Girls Championship with a dramatic come from behind 5-4 victory. The Rubies trailing 4-0 in the 6th inning erupted for 5 runs against Crystal ace S. Martinez to stage a comeback for the ages. The game was scoreless till the bottom of the 2nd when S. Martinez singled and was knocked in by an A. Allen rbi single. The Crystals made it 3-0 when they scored 2 runs in the 3rd on singles by S. Nugent, S. Martinez and A. Allen. They widened the gap to 4-0 in the 4th on a rbi by A. Casablanca. Time was running out on the Rubies when in the top of the 6th J. Romano led off with an infield single then A. Martinez singled and so did C. Quinones then V. Quinones lined 2 run double down the left field line which was her 2nd double of the game. K. Lancione then knocked in the game winning run with a single to center. Now it was up to Rubies star pitcher F. Lamaruggine to hold the tough Crystals for 6 more outs. Lamaruggine came through in the clutch one again striking out 3 of the last 6 Crystal batters. The game ended with a runner on 1st when S. Nugent lined out to Rubies right fielder S. Weyhrauch who made a game saving catch. S. Martinez struck out 13 Rubies and only allowed 1 walk. She deserved a better fate because she was terrific once again on the mound. F. Lamaruggine struck out 12 Crystal batters for the win and the Championship. Crystal stars were S. Martinez, S. Nugent, A. Irizarry and A. Allen. Rubies stars were A. Martinez, C. Quinines, V. Quinones, K. Lancione, F. Lamaruggine, J. Romano and S. Weyhrauch. Congratulations to the underdog Crystals who outplayed and knocked off the 1st place Diamonds in the 1st round and gave the Rubies all they could handle in the Championship series. Championship game ball goes to V. Quinones.
Finally the Rubies want to thank Manager Steve Neal for bringing us home the 2009 Teen Girls Championship.
The Rubies would also like to pay special thanks to President Vinnie Prestipino and the board for always making sure the children come first. It is an honor becoming the Champions of the Pelham Bay Belles Teen Division.
6.25.2009 ~ Teen Girls Playoffs Update! Rubies Take Game One of the Championship Series 7-3
The Rubies behind the arm of K. Lancione beat the Crystals 7-3. Lancione pitched a complete game and had 10k's and gave up only 4 hits.
The Crystals jumped in front 1-0 in the top of the 1st when M. Kelly singled and scored. In the bottom of the 1st the Rubies took a 2-1 lead on hits by C. Quinones, K. Lancione and J. Parks. The Crystals tied it up when K. Reilly scored. In the bottom of the 2nd the Rubies scored 3 runs to take a 5-2 lead. F. Lamaruggine and V. Neal both worked out walks against the tough Crystals pitcher J. Cabassa. Then V. Nazzarri, A. Martinez and C. Quinones got clutch 2 out hits. The Rubies made it 6-2 in the bottom of the 4th when J. Romano walked and scored. The Rubies made it 7-2 in the 5th when K. Lancione walked and scored on a RBI by J. Romano. Rubies star pitcher K. Lancione pitched 4 scoreless innings and shut down the Crystal attack until the top of the 7th when K. Reilly singled and scored a run. Final Score in Game#1 Rubies 7 Crystals 3.
Crystal stars were pitcher J. Cabassa terrific fielding by SS F. Primiani and hitting star K. Reilly with 2 hits.
Rubies stars were pitcher K.Lancione SS V.Quinones who turned 3 double plays. Hitting stars C. Quinones 3-4 and J. Romano who had 2 walks 1 run and 1 rbi. The Rubies are now 1 win away from the Championship but they have to face Crystals ace S. Martinez in the next game.
6.23.2009 ~ Rubies Advance past Sapphires 10-2
The Rubies behind F. Lamaruggines arm and bat defeated the Sapphires 10-2 Tuesday night. She pitched a complete game had 12k's and also went 3-4 with 4rbi's. The Rubies jumped out 3-0 in the first inning and never looked back. A. Martinez started the game with a single advanced to 2nd on a fielders choice and scored on V.Quinones single. They added 2 more on F.Lamaruggine's 2 out 2-run single. In the 3rd, the Rubies opened it up to 6-0 behind C.Quinones, K.Lanciones and F Lamaruggines hits. The Sapphires cut it to 6-1 in the top of the 4th but in the bottom of the inning the Rubies widened the gap to 9-1 when V.Nazzari & A.Martinez drew walks. C.Quinones sacrificed them to 2nd and 3rd with a perfect bunt. V.Quinones hit a sac-fly and F.Lamaruggine knocked in 2 more with her 3rd hit of the game. K.Lancione's sac-fly scored C.Quinones in the bottom of the 6th after a 15 minute rain delay to make it 10-1. The Sapphires J. Guerra scored 1 run in the top of the 7th and the final was 10-2 .
Saphirres stars were T.Rondon with 2 hits and D.Despiau who went 3-3. The 2nd place Rubies now move on to play the 4th place Crystals in a best of 3 series starting Thursday night.
6.14.2009 ~ Rubies Sweep Diamonds to End the Season
In the first game of the season ending doubleheader the Rubies behind pitcher K.Lancione defeated the Diamonds 7-5. Hitting stars were V.Quinones and A Martinez. In the second game the Rubies used 3 pitchers F.Lamaruggine C.Quinones and K.Lancione to complete the
sweep of the Diamonds 13-11 Hitting stars were K.Lancione 3-3 J.Parks 2-3 V.Quinones 2-3. Highlights
were J.Parks throwing out 2 Diamond runners attempting to steal second and J.Romano's spectacular
running catch in the bottom of the 7th.
The Rubies ended the season in 2nd place 1/2 a game behind the Diamonds even though they beat them 4 out of 6 games. Congrats to the Diamonds.
6.7.2009 ~ Rubies Lose to Sapphires
Rubies lost to the Sapphires 9-5 as J.Guerra out dueled K.Lancione. Rubies stars were A.Martinez who went 2-3 and J.Romano who went 1-3 with 2 runs and K.Lancione who was walked 4 times and scored a run. The Rubies won the 2nd game of the doubleheader by forfeit.
6.6.2009 ~ Diamonds Sweep Rubies
In the 1st game of the doubleheader Diamonds ace K.Davidow pitched a 1 hit shutout against the Rubies. J.Parks solid single broke up the no hit bid in the 6th. The game was scoreless into the 5th with K.Lancione matching scoreless innings with K.Davidow. The Diamonds scored 2 in the 5th 5 in the 6th and 3 in the 7th to move into 1st place with a 10-0 win.
In the second game the Rubies controlled the game into the 7th building a 5-2 lead behind the terrific pitching of F.Lamaruggine who had a 1 hitter into the 6th. But the Diamonds rallied for 4 runs in the bottom of the 7th with 1 out to win 6-5 Rubies stars were J.Parks who went 3-3 with 2rbi's and a walk V.Neal who went 3-4 with a double and 2rbi's.
5.30.2009 ~ Rubies Defeat Crystals 10-6 (11K
Pitcher F. Lamaruggine threw an 11 Strikeout game beating the Crystals 10-6. The Wehyrauch sisters each went 2-3 with 5 rbi's between the two. SS K.Lancione went 1-2 with 3 Runs a triple and 2 BB.
5.30.2009 ~ Rubies Lose to Sapphires
The Rubies fell behind 10-0 in the top of the 1st battled back to 10-5 in the 4th but eventually lost 15-5. The Sapphires were led by Pitcher J. Guerra and a 3 run blast by C.Macrino. The Rubies star was K. Lancione who went 2-2 and a BB and RBI.
5.17.2009 ~ Rubies Sweep into 1st Place
The Rubies and the Diamonds squared off for sole possesion of 1st place. Trailing 1-0 in the top of the 2nd the Rubies erupted for 15 runs and won 18-5. The Rubies were led by pitcher C.Quinones who pitched a complete game. She also had a 2 run double and 3rbi's also slick fielding ss K.Lancione turned a spectacular double play.
5.16.2009 ~ Rubies over Crystals 12-2
Rubies beat the Crystals 12-2 they were led by pitcher F.Lamaruggine who pitched a 5 inning complete game giving up only 2 hits and striking out 10. V.Quinones went 2-2 with 2 runs and 3 rbi's and J Romano went 1-1 with 2 walks and 2 rbi's.
5.9.2009 ~ Rubies Come From Behind To Defeat The Sapphires 11-10
The Rubies, led by shortstop A. Martinez hitting and the pitching of K.Lancione. Trailing 9-5 in the 6th Inning, Rubies Rallied to defeat the Sapphires 11-10. In the bottom of the 7th V. Neal walked stole 2nd and 3rd and scored on J. Romano's ground ball to the right side.
The Rubies are now 5-2.
5.5.2009 ~ Rubies Star in the News!
Check out the article on Rubies Star V. Quinones. Please click on the following link Rubies Star.
5.2.2009 ~ Rubies battle back but fall 8-6 to the Crystals
Sat, May 2nd the Rubies were defeated 8-6 by Crystal ace S.Martinez who pitched a terrific game. Rubies pitcher V.Neal started slow and was trailing 7-1 after 2. Then the Rubies and Neal started their comeback. Led by the hitting of A.Martinez and C.Quinones and the outstanding fielding of RF A.Hajdarovic. The Rubies almost pulled it out but fell short 8-6.
4.26.2009 ~ Rubies 20 - Diamonds 10
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4.25.2009 ~ Rubies 17 - Sapphires 5
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4.20.2009 ~ Rubies Split the Weekend
The Rubies Star on Sat was C. Quinones with two triples. Sunday's stars included Winning Pitcher K. Lancione (3-3, 6 RBI), A. Hrjdarovic (2-Run Double) and J. Parks (2-2, 3BB, 2 Runs, 2 RBI)
4.6.2009 ~ Rubies Season Opens
On Sunday The Rubies opened their 2009 season with a 14-4 win over the Crystals. The Rubies were led by Catcher V. Quinones who went 3-3 with 3 runs and 4 rbi's. Quinones had a triple and a double. F. Lamaruggine pitched 3 innings and V. Neal pitched two innings.
Making their Senior Division debut was A. Martinez, V. Neal, C. Cilenti, R Weyhrauch, J. Romano and A. Hajdarovic. All played admirably in their first game!
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Stats as of 7.6.09
FINAL Teen Division Standings FINAL
| Diamonds | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Rubies | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| Sapphires | 7 | 8 | 2 |
| Crystals | 3 | 13 | 1 |
