The Wrath Hitmen cruised to their third victory of the young season, defeating the Brooklyn Pitbulls 15-2 on Friday. The Hitmen got on the board in the first inning when Iravan Bhattacharyya singled, driving in a run. The team notched seven runs in the third inning with singles by Ethan Kirschner and Chris Liu and a double by Sam Levine. Bhattacharyya started on the mound and allowed one hit and two runs over three innings, striking out five. Isaac Lageschulte and Justin Lin pitched in relief, shutting down the Pitbulls in the lopsided game. Luca Bielski, Ben Harwayne, Ethan Lin and Dexter Wells also collected hits for the Hitmen.

“The game was a mismatch of talent but we still needed to put the bat on the ball, play defense and throw strikes. All of which we did well,” Coach Carlesi said.

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The Wrath Hitmen fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 6-2 loss to Bay Ridge Cougars on Saturday. Iravan Bhattacharyya started on the mound for the Hitmen. The righty lasted three innings, allowing three hits and six runs (four earned) while striking out eight.  Sam Levine and Ethan Kirschner entered the game as relief, throwing four innings and one inning respectively. Levine went two-for-three at the plate to lead his team in hits. The Hitmen lost despite out-hitting the Cougars six to four. The reason? “We left 13 runners on base while striking out 15 times and committing three errors. We also walked nine times but couldn’t capitalize on their mistakes,” said Coach Carlesi.

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The Wrath Hitmen started their 2021 campaign with a win over the Brooklyn Bulldogs. The Hitmen controlled the early innings with a sharp pitching performance by Paul Liou, who struck out nine batters without letting up a hit over four innings. The team got off to a fast start, with two hits in the first inning, scoring two runs with the help of two errors. They stretched the lead to six in the fourth inning with four singles and a walk. But the game grew tense in the sixth inning, as the Bulldogs drew several walks and capitalized on an error. Ben Harwayne finished the game on the mound for the Hitmen, striking out three of the five batters he faced. Jeremy Lee and Sam Levine collected two hits each in a strong start to the season for the Hitmen.

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Jared Asch takes charge with the season on the line

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The long goodbye

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Today the Peglegs lost in the first round of the playoffs to Susan Wagner HS. The game was a pitchers duel and the only run was scored in the first inning. Jared Asch was amazing on the mound!! He scattered 4 hits over 7 innings and only 75 pitches. Jeremy Rubin had some great battles at the plate at every at bat and smacked a double in the top of the seventh With the tying run at second and Wagner’s pitcher creeping on 100 pitches Luca Bielski was putting together a 7 pitch at bat. On the 3-2 count the pitch was low and away, clearly ball four but the umpire called strike three and the game was over.

I don’t mind losing but to lose on a terrible call like that is criminal. Yes, we didn’t hit well but we battled every inning!! Our defense was fantastic and our pitching stellar. To have a pitch like that called for strike three in a tight game like this is mind boggling!! When the oppositions parents and coaches say that was clearly not a strike what do you do. The umpire left immediately and didn’t even stay for the handshake. Unfortunately, this was the final game for our seniors who were heartbroken.

I want to thank all of them for all their hard work over the years. I especially want to thank my captains, Malcolm Hubbell, Cooper Nissenbaum, Jared Asch and Jeremy Rubin for everything you’ve done for the team this year. Without you guys the season wouldn’t have gone as smooth as it did.

Thank you,
Coach

Stuyvesant Peglegs Varsity Lose Heartbreaker in the Playoffs

Stuyvesant watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 1-0 loss to Susan Wagner HS on Wednesday. Wagner took the lead on an error in the first inning.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Wagner pitchers struck out eight, while Stuyvesant sat down two.Walters got the start for the Falcons. He allowed one hit and zero runs over seven innings, striking out eight and walking one. Jared Asch was on the pitcher’s mound for the Peglegs. He allowed four hits and one run over six innings, striking out two.

In the first inning, Wagner got their offense started when an error scored one run for the Falcons. Stuyvesant’s Jeremy Rubin led off the 7th inning with a double putting the tying run in scoring position, but the Peglegs were unable to push a run across.

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Luca Bielski singles before leaving the field for a pinch-runner

Yesterday, the Peglegs closed out the regular season with a 5-0 loss to Newtown HS. Jared Asch and Matt Deutsch held Newtown to only 3 hits but our defense didn’t hold up. We committed 4 errors which led to 5 unearned runs. The Peglegs also only managed 3 hits with a double from Malcolm Hubbell and singles by Luca Bielski and Cooper Nissenbaum.

We put the bat on the ball this time but only to hit right at their defense.

The Peglegs finish 7-9 in the regular season which I know was disappointing for the coaches and the team. The bright side is that we are headed to the playoffs again and anything can happen there. Remember, everyone’s record is 0-0 come Wednesday.

I want to thank the seniors for all there hard work over the years, you guys are are the hardest working team in all of Stuy and probably the league. Coach Hahn and I are so honored to have coached you over the years. Now let’s make some noise on Wednesday!!

Seeding comes out sometime on Sunday, let’s hope we get a good spot!!
The Coaches

Stuyvesant Peglegs Varsity Loses Lead Early In Defeat

Stuyvesant fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 5-0 loss to Newtown on Thursday. Newtown opened up scoring when Jared Asch induced Jackson Peña to hit into a fielder’s choice, but one run scored.

A double by Malcolm Hubbell in the fourth inning was a positive for the Peglegs.

Eddy Martinez led things off on the hill for Newtown. He surrendered zero runs on three hits over seven innings, striking out five.

Asch started the game for Stuyvesant and surrendered five runs on three hits over five innings, striking out five. Matthew Deutsch threw one inning in relief. Luca Bielski, Cooper Nissenbaum, and Hubbell each collected one hit to lead the Peglegs.