10/9/2010 8:57:21 AM
1B Joe Purritano (2012, Dan Bosco Prep, Woodcliff Lake, NJ) hit a double to center field, scoring DH Jovani Thomas from first, giving South Florida Bandits East a 2-1 walkoff win over CBC Diamond Rats Army.
A trio of Bandits hurlers combined to give up only one unearned run during the game. RHPs Willis Robbins (2012, Rye HS, Rye, NY), Joe Siringo (2012, Oyster Bay HS, Oyster Bay, NY), and Allen Grullon (2012, Knightdale HS, Wake Forest, NC) gave up 5 hits and struck out 9. Robbins topped at 84 with his fastball, Siringo at 82, and Grullon at 80.
SS George Iskenderian (2012, Don Bosco Prep, Englewood Cliffs, NJ) showed athleticism and clean, quick actions at SS, and bat speed at the plate. CF Fernelys Sanchez (2012, George Washington HS, New York, NY) is a tremendous athlete, showing good range in CF and ripped a double to center field in the first inning.
Diamond Rats starter RHP Trent Thornton (2012, Ardrey Kell HS, Charlotte, NC) worked 83-86 with his fastball, also showing good feel for a 72 mph curveball, and excellent arm action on a 76 mph changeup. He struck out 9 over 5 1/3 innings, allowing one earned run. 3B Collin Thacker (2013, New Hanover HS, Wilmington, NC) and 2B Nick Salisbury (Butler HS, Charlotte, NC) collected 2 hits apiece for the Rats offense.