American Legion Baseball - Jr. NYS Tournament
Rockland Pirates Jr. 16, Utica Post Jr. 3*
Utica Post Jr. 229 jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first, but a two-run second and eight-run third for Rockland sunk the local boys in the first game of the state tournament.
Patrick Corridori, Nicolas Perrotta, and Parker Giruzzi drove in Utica's runs.
Endicott Post Jr. 9, Utica Post Jr. 4
In their second game of the day, Utica Post was eliminated from the state tournament with their second loss. Endicott used an eight-run sixth inning to break a 1-1 tie.
Nicolas Perrotta, Parker Giruzzi, and Jude Palladino (2 RBI) drove in UP's runs in the game.
Utica Post closes out their season at 12-6 overall and as District 5 champions.
PGCBL Playoffs
Auburn Doubledays 7, Utica Blue Sox 0
In a game where Utica was the home team, but playing in Auburn due to the Jr. Legion state tournament being held at Murnane Field, it was a quick and quiet exit from the postseason.
Luis DeLeon got the Blue Sox's only hit in the game, as they are eliminated from the postseason.
Utica finishes the 2021 season at 24-18 overall, and as the Central Division champions.
* - Game highlights included in attached video
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