Photos: Dutch Swept In Class AAA Semifinals
On Saturday, May 24, the sixth-seeded Guilderland baseball team finally kicked off their best of three Section 2, Class AAA semifinal, delayed due to rain, against second-seeded Colonie at Colonie High School. The Dutchmen bats started to stir but the Wolfpack silenced them quickly as the Dutch fell, 7 to 0. On Monday, Guilderland fell, 4 to 3, in game two.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Sending it the other way: Guilderland’s Owen Balleau makes contact with the ball to send it down the third base line for a hit in the first inning. Balleau had one hit in four at-bats.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Meeting in the middle: Guilderland’s Sean Roddy starts his swing towards the oncoming pitch as he hopes to make contact. Roddy had two hits in three at-bats.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Hard competitor: Guilderland’s Kyler Ackert completes his follow through as the ball leaves his fingers as it heads towards the plate. Ackert went four and two thirds innings giving up six runs (three earned) on five hits while striking out five and walking seven.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Sailing over: Guilderland’s Sam Manzilla sprints across the field with his glove up to make the catch.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Loud bang: Guilderland’s Carter Sweeney twists on his right foot as he makes contact with the ball to send it away for a hit. Sweeney had one hit in two at-bats and a stolen base.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Kicking up dust: Guilderland’s James Buccini watches the ball go after hitting right in front of the plate. Buccini had one hit in two at-bats.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Staring him down: Guilderland’s Ryan Conklin scoops up the ball as he looks down at his first baseman to make the throw and get the runner.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Flick of the wrist: Guilderland’s Ryan Ackert prepares to make a throw towards first after fielding the ground ball.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Toeing the rubber: Guilderland’s Landon Warchol pushes off the rubber as he starts his wind up in relief. Warchol went one and two-thirds inning giving up one run (earned) on one hit while striking out one and walking one.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Didn’t have to move: Guilderland’s James Buccini only had to put his glove up as the ball sailed right to him to make the catch.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Keeping his eyes on it: Guilderland’s Ryan Ackert leans back with his glove up as he makes an attempt to secure the ball as the Colonie runner starts to go around first.