Photos: Guilderland Bulldogs 12u Falls In Regionals
The Guilderland Bulldogs 12-and-under baseball team competed in the Cal Ripken Babe Ruth regional tournament in Queensbury last weekend. The Bulldogs fell in pool play with a record of 1 and 3.
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Driving through zone: Guilderland’s James Buccini swings his bat as the pitch heads towards the plate. Buccini had one hit in two at-bats.
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Coming home: Guilderland’s Andrew Cunningham starts his approach towards home in the first inning. Cunningham went two-thirds of an inning giving up six runs (all unearned) on four hits.
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Pushing off: Guilderland’s Connor Cataldo starts his follow through on the pitch in the first inning. Cataldo went two and a third innings giving up three runs (all earned) on four hits while striking out three and walking three.
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Staying in front of it: Guilderland’s Cayden Smith catches the throw down from teammate James Buccini in an attempt to tag out the base stealer.
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Big hit: Guilderland’s Nick Collins swings and makes contact on the pitch in the second inning. Collins had one hit in two at-bats and scored a run.
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Twist of the hips: Guilderland’s Connor Cataldo plants his right foot as he swings his bat towards the pitch. Cataldo didn’t have an official at-bat but scored a run and had an RBI.
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Swinging under: Guilderland’s Brian Prancl swings his bat but just misses the pitch as it sails over his bat. Prancl had one hit in two-at bats and scored a run.
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Can of corn: Guilderland’s Connor Cataldo stands under the pop fly and makes the catch as teammate Joey Warren stands near Cataldo.
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Waiting: Guilderland’s James Buccini stands in front of home plate with the ball in his glove as the Moorestown runner tries to score. The Bulldogs fell 14-4.
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Staring down his catcher: Guilderland’s Vincent Scavio delivers a pitch in the fourth inning. Scavio went an inning and two-thirds giving up five runs (one earned) on four hits while striking out two and walking two.
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Getting dirty: Guilderland’s Brian Prancl slides on the outfield grass as he makes a diving catch.
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Gunning down the runner: Guilderland’s Tommy Paonessa makes a throw home to get the runner after fielding the grounder.
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Making him stop quickly: Guilderland’s Joey Warren holds the ball as he blocks third as the Moorestown runner slams on the brakes.
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Little blooper: Guilderland’s Tommy Paonessa makes a swing towards a pitch. Paonessa had a hit in two at-bats and scored a run.