St. James-Smithtown Little League triumphantly defeats Rhode Island to advance to the semifinals of the Metro tourney
The St. James-Smithtown Little League team is in a strong position in the Metro tournament, having recently defeated Rhode Island's Burrillville Little League with a convincing score of 18-0. This victory has propelled them two steps closer to the Little League World Series in Williamsport.
The game, played on Saturday night in Bristol, Conn., saw Jeremy Katz, the starting pitcher for St. James-Smithtown, deliver an impressive performance. Katz pitched 4 1/3 innings, striking out nine batters and allowing only two hits and a walk. He also drove in three runs during the match. Kostas, another key player, had a three-RBI evening and pitched to strike out the side and close out the sixth inning.
Katz's impressive pitching performance, combined with the team's 15 hits, ensured a dominant display against Burrillville. Rhode Island's starting pitcher, Jace Detonnancourt, unfortunately had to leave the game in the third inning due to a throwing arm injury.
With this win, St. James-Smithtown has advanced to the Metro tournament's semifinals. Their next game will be against Fairfield National in the winner's bracket semifinal at 1 p.m. on Monday. However, the team will be playing as the away team in this match.
The team's manager, Scott Santelli, is confident about their pitch counts after the victory. He expressed his excitement about the team's performance and upcoming games, while Katz shared similar sentiments, voicing his enthusiasm for the team's journey towards the Little League World Series.
The St. James-Smithtown team is no stranger to success, having previously won the title of reigning New York State champions. The team's current run in the Metro tournament is being closely followed by fans, with livestream coverage available through various fields in Smithtown. However, specific details about their next opponent or exact schedule were not provided in the search results.
As the team prepares for their next game, their fans and supporters will be eagerly anticipating their progress in the tournament. With two wins away from the Little League World Series, the team's journey is far from over, and their determination and talent promise an exciting finish to the tournament.
The St. James-Smithtown team's victory over Burrillville Little League in a dominant 18-0 match has fueled their passion for baseball, moving them one step closer to the Little League World Series in Williamsport. During the game, starting pitcher Jeremy Katz demonstrated exceptional skills, delivering an impressive performance that included striking out nine batters and driving in three runs.
