South Marple Little League opened Saturday April 6

The festivities began with a parade from Lawrence park shopping center through the neighborhoods, ending at the South Marple Fields behind Loomis Elementary school.  The National Anthem was sung by over 500 players and their families and the Little League pledge was recited.  Present for the festivities of the day were the Phillie Phanatic, WIP Radio, and presentations by Commissioners Michael Molinaro, John Lucas and Robert Fortebuono. It was a beautiful day for baseball.

Major Boys Baseball

C. Caramanico and Sons Inc, Hawks, 4

Community YMCA of Eastern Delco Quakers, 2

It was a great day for Opening Day at South Marple Little League when at 10 a.m. on April 6 following the parade from Lawrence Park Shopping Center to the South Marple Complex the C. Caramanico and Sons, Inc Hawks played the Community YMCA of Eastern Delco Quakers.

The Hawks were led by Luke Zimmerman who pitched four scoreless innings and had 11 strikeouts. Thomas Kane took over in relief and pitched two innings while fanning three batters. Thomas Kane was also huge with his bat as he hit two doubles and drove in three runs. Luke Zimmerman started the Hawks rally in the fourth inning with an opposite field home run.

The Quakers were led by Pat Marley who had two hits and pitched well in four innings of work while recording four strikeouts. Michael Paytas pitched two innings and had four strikeouts. James McCabe pitched a scoreless inning and struck out three batters.
 

Creative Financial Show Explorers, 7

Iron Shop Owlz, 4

The season opened with a bang as Cole Sprague smacked the first pitch over the fence for a homerun.  Anthony Irvin pitched two scoreless innings for the win. And major call up Ryan Cuthberston hit a two out, two run single.

Senior Farm Baseball

Main Line Honda Dodgers, 6

Alta MSI Pirates, 2

Scoreless pitching by Dodger player Michael Freeman to start the game was followed by a scoreless inning by Colin Atkins set the tone in the game against the Pirates. Timely hitting to drive in a run by CJ Cunningham followed by doubles by Mike Freeman and Matt Klein sparked a 6-2 win.
 

MJDP Resources LLC Phillies, 13

C & M Sporting Goods Orioles, 9

The Phillies came out swinging in the first inning putting three runs on the board led by a timely double by LJ DiPietro (who doubled later in the game as well). Julian Beech had a base hit and a double for the Phils, while scoring twice.  Paul Defrucio celebrated his birthday weekend by getting on twice and pitching a perfect inning.

The Visiting O's would not fly south early as they put together a comeback to be proud of. The hit brigade was spread out between TJ McCormack and Colin Catrabone who had two hits each, and Ryan Collins and Sean Dougherty who both had singles and doubles.  Matt Bean shut down the Phils in order in the second to keep the Orioles within reach.

Cadet Softball

Videon Funeral Home Frogs, 17

D'Angolell Funeral Home Ducks, 7

Cadet softball team Oregon Ducks player Emily Berry played in her first softball game and got two good hits at bat and also did very well fielding for her team.  The Duck's played strong defensive Softball to pull out a win.