Rye Recreation adult softball playoffs are well underway while Rye Brook's are over until next season. Meanwhile, Rye Brook travel baseball teams are in the heart of their seasons.
Rye Recreation Leagues
Men's Softball A League
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High Intensity and Poppy's have both reached the finals which start Monday. Both teams reached the ultimate destination in similar ways. Poppy's struggled at the start of the playoffs but have made tremendous strides. After losing Game one 19-18 to Tony's Legacy, Poppy's was in the winners' column 9-8 in Game two. They kept their momentum rolling, 18-13 in Game three. Meanwhile, High Intensity had to break a 1-1 tie with T and J's after each team split the first two games. High Intensity prevailed 14-3 in game three on Wednesday to clinch their spot in the finals.
Men's Softball B League
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The B League Finals started Tuesday with first place Rye Liquor obtaining a 1-0 series lead, 8-4 over Uncle Henry's. Rye Liquor will look to capture the 2010 crown while Uncle Henry's aims to tie it up at 1-1 Tuesday. It was an easy road to the finals for Rye Liquor who swept the Roadhouse Regulars in two games, the most recent victory 13-5 on Friday.
Men's Softball C League
After play was suspended because of the weather, the Wranglers went on to edge M-n-M 11-8 in a game restart Friday. The Wranglers then made it to the finals in a 12-5 Game 2 victory Monday. Other action included Uncle Henry's Gabelli's defeating the Rye Bar and Grill Hackers 18-15 Thursday. Find out who will play the Wranglers in next week's recap.
Women's League
Fourth-place Rye Brook eliminated the fifth place Hot Shotz 18-13 from the playoffs Wednesday. They will face first place F and A Tuesday in a battle of first and fourth place teams. Poppy's Ballbusters, Davy Byrne's Rum Runners, the Legal Eagles, and Pub Ryots are still all in contention for a spot in the finals with games still left to be played, which could create for some interesting scenarios.
Rye Brook Men's Softball
Despite a completed season, fans will have an opportunity to watch players showcase their skills in the All-Star game on August 5 at 7:45 p.m.
Rye Brook Summer League Teams
Eight and Under
The eight and unders currently stand at 6-5 after winning two games while suffering two defeats. Mount Pleasant got the best of them in a 12-3 defeat Friday. Rye Brook then earned two straight victories 8-3 over Pleasantville, Saturday and 17-7 over the Cortlandt Frozen Ropes Tuesday. The eight year olds look for win number seven against Port Chester Wednesday after a 7-1 loss to Ardsley last Wednesday.
Nine and Under White
Vin Repaci's squad won two out of three games this week improving to 6-4 on the season. The nine and unders escaped the Frozen Ropes 8-7 Thursday but suffered a 7-1 defeat to New Castle Monday. The second win came 15-7 over New Rochelle Wednesday. Next up is another game against New Castle on Monday.
Nine and Under Blue
The nine and under blues improved to 7-1 this week after beating New Canaan 10-2 Thursday. A rainout Sunday didn't cause a distraction for Rye Brook who routed Ardsley 11-1 Tuesday followed by an 11-0 over Ardsley Wednesday. The Old Greenwich Riverside Community Center-Thunder Blues are the last team on the schedule which makes for a superb season record-wise.
10 and Under
The 10 and unders extended their three game winning streak to seven games; their most recent victories coming 13-2 over New Canaan, 18-7 against the Pelham Gold Team, and a 10-1 rout over Pacoy. Rye Brook then slipped past the Stamford West American League team 7-6 Wednesday. The Hillcrest White team is the next foe on Monday.
12 and Under
The 12 and unders kept their streak alive this week with four out of five victories this week to improve to 5-4. Wins included a 14-0 shutout over the DTP Gators Friday which was followed up by a 15-1 rout of the Hillcrest White team Friday. The squad would beat Ardsley, 6-3, Sunday but suffer a 12-3 rout themselves to the Hillcrest Whites the next day. Their next game against Ardsley resulted in an 8-8 tie Wednesday. The players look to finish the season above .500 Monday at Mount Vernon.
13 and Under
The 13 and unders are currently 9-9 after splitting their series with the Riverdogs Carolina, 16-9 in the first game of a doubleheader victory, but suffering defeat in the second game 4-1. It wouldn't be long before the squad redeemed themselves the next day 14-7 over Harrison. Rye Brook has a shot at climbing above .500 in their last game Thursday against the The Westchester Wolverines.
16 and Under
The 16 and unders won three games in a row this week to currently stand at 9-13. After losing 15-5 to Yorktown Thursday and a cancelled game against Greenburgh Friday, Rye Brook earned a 6-1 victory over the opponent Saturday. The game would be the only one the two teams would get in as the third game in their series was rained out. The next two wins came in the form of an 8-5 victory over the Gotham's 16 and under team followed by a 4-2 win against Somers Tuesday. Rye Brook was then routed by the Gotham 16 u's, 13-2 Wednesday in the second meeting between the two teams in three days. The season has now wrapped up.
