Bengals 3-4-1 after Week # 2

The Bengals opened the NCL portion of their schedule this past week and split w/NDCL.  They won a thriller 1-0 and then dropped the second game 6-2. 

On Saturday the Bengals welcomed Rocky River to Nobby's Ballpark for two games.  The Bengals held on to win 4-3 in the first game.  Freshman Collin Pecoraro pitched a complete game for his second win of the season.  He also added a hit and and RBI.  With the game on the line, Soph. Jack Williams (CA) threw out a runner attempting to steal 3rd base to end the game.  Soph. Tom Hongosh applied the tag and the Bengals were victorious.  Game # 2 saw the Bengals struggle a bit.  Rocky River jumped to a 5-0 lead early and held on to win the game 5-2.

This week the NCL schedules continues with two games vs Walsh Jesuit and road games at Gilmour Academy and Hawken (DH).

Bengals Win 1-0 in NCL Opener

You couldn't have asked for a better game in the NCL Blue Division opener vs NDCL.  Senior RHP Dan Piascik matched the Lion staff pitch for pitch while going the distance for his first win of the season and the teams first ever NCL victory.  The win evens the Bengals record at 2-2 (1-0 NCL).

Piascik pitched a complete game.  He struck out 8 batters, walked 2 while scattering 4 hits.  Senior Anthony Corsi  had the game winning hit (double) in the 5th inning to score senior Rey Caraballo.

The Bengals return to action this afternoon at Nobby's Ballpark with a NCL re-match with NDCL.  Game time is set for 5pm.

Bengals Split Over Weekend, NCL Opener Today

Cold and Rain was on the menu as the Bengals had their game on Friday suspended.  The score was tied 4-4 in the 9th inning vs Bay when the game was stopped due to darkness and rain.  The weather on Saturday didn't improve much as the Bengals split a doubleheader.

Game 1 was a 11-6 victory over Firelands.  Dan Piascik led the way with 4 hits and 2 RBI.  Rey Caraballo and Robbie Cramer also added 2 RBI each. Freshman Collin Pecoraro in his first varsity pitching start went 6 innings for the win. Collin struck out 4 and gave up 4 earned runs.  The Bengals dropped Game 2 vs Tiffin Columbia 12-2.

The NCL schedule begins today.  The Bengals will travel to NDCL this afternoon and then will host NDCL tomorrow. All NCL games start at 5pm.

3/30/12 JV Game With Bay Canceled

Today's JV game at Luke Easter Park has been canceled due to weather.

JV players are reminded that the bus leaves from BHS tomorrow at 9AM for a double header at Firelands. Please arrive by 8:45. Have your phones handy just in case.

Bengals Drop Opener

The Varsity Baseball Team lost their season opener 6-2 vs Twinsburg at Nobby's Ballpark.  Dan Piascik was the starting pitcher,  he went 5 innings in the loss and didn't give up an earned run.  Michael Adamowski and Collin Pecoraro each had 2 hits.  William Woodson reached base 3 times with a hit and 2 walks. Pecoraro had the teams only RBI.

Next up for the Bengals is a trip to Bay Village on Friday afternoon.

Spring Fundraiser a Success !

Thank you to all of our alumni, parents, and friends that attended the baseball & golf fundraiser this past weekend. Over 200 people supported the event at Jocko's Bar & Grill. 

Special thanks to all of the individuals and organizations that donated raffle and door prizes !!

3/24/12 Scrimmages @ Cuyahoga Hts. Canceled

Because of poor field conditions, the Varsity and JV scrimmages against Cuyahoga Hts. have been canceled.

Players are reminded to come prepared for their season openers this Monday.