Cicero Big Blue opened up the season with a decisive 8-3 win against Geddes on Thursday night at Central Park in Cicero.

Cicero fired up the offense in the first inning. With Dom Ciccone and Nicholas Capece on base, Michael Mooney singled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs. Mooney then stole his way to third base, and then scored on a passed ball.

Cicero put up three more runs in the third inning. The offense in the inning was led by Nicholas Capece and Mooney, who both knocked in runs in the inning. Dom Ciccone started it off with a single, and then scored on a triple by Nicholas Capece, who then scored on a single by Michael Mooney.

Geddes scored three runs in the fifth inning, thanks to a walk by Sean Finnerty and a single by Austin Getz.

Alex Smith earned the win for Cicero and received the MVP game ball for his play on the mound, surrendering three runs over five innings, striking out 13.

Ryan Keil threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen. Keil recorded the last six outs to earn the save for Cicero Big Blue 13u. He also hit 1 and scored 1 run for Cicero.

Cade Caloia took the loss for Geddes. He surrendered 8 runs on 9 hits over 5 innings, Steven Meideros finished for Geddes, striking out six and walking zero.

Cicero totaled nine hits. Dom Ciccone and Mooney each racked up multiple hits. Capece and Ciccone both scored 2 runs on the day. Mooney led Cicero with four stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths. Nicholas Capece, Alex Smith, Ryan Keil, Jimmy Zampini also had stolen bases.

Highlight plays on the day included:

  • Multiple throwdowns for tags at 3rd base by Cicero catchers, including Jacskon Fudge and Carter Duncan.
  • Deep, high fly ball catch in left field by Nicholas Capece
  • Multiple put outs to first base by Alex Smith on the mound
  • A perfect tag at third base by Connor Pearce on a throw from the catcher
  • The deepest hit of the day came from Jacob Calabria
  • Tag play at home by catcher Jackson Fudge to end the game

Team captains on the night were Michael Mooney and Sean Bombard.

Cicero faces ESM on Friday, June 7th at 6pm.

Details

Date Time League Season
June 6, 2019 6:00 pm Cicero Little League 2019

Results

Team1234567R
Geddes 13u00003003
Cicero 13u303200x8

Cicero 13u

# Batting PA AB HBP R H RBI 2B 3B HR SB BB SO LOB
Connor Pearce0300100000000
Michael Mooney0301230000000
Sean Bombard0200000000030
Alex Smith0300100000000
Ryan Keil0201110000000
Carter Duncan0200000000000
Drew Matyasik0200000000000
Dominick Ciccone0302201000000
James Zampini0201000000000
Jacob Calabria0201100000000
Nicholas Capece0202120100000
Jackson Fudge0200000000000
Avery Pankow0000000000000
 Total02808961100030
Pitching IP H R ERA BB SO HR
Alex Smith5333.602130
Ryan Keil2100.00020
Connor Pearce0000000
Dominick Ciccone0000000
Jacob Calabria0000000
Nicholas Capece0000000
Jackson Fudge0000000
Total7432.572150

Geddes 13u

PA AB HBP R H RBI 2B 3B HR SB BB SO LOB
025034000002150
IP H R ERA BB SO HR
69801130