Tight Games in RLL’s Home Stretch

The Rockaway Little League season is in the stretch run, with just a few games left before the playoffs. Last weekend saw several tight contests.

In Minor Boys, the undefeated Giuseppe’s Barbershop held off second place TK Foundation, 7-6. The playoffs begin on June 14 in this division.

In Major Girls, the top two teams –Belle Harbor & Neponsit Living and Z-Shells– split a pair on Saturday. Second place Z-Shells powered to a 16-7 victory in the opener, but division leader BH-N Living rebounded to take the nightcap, 6-3. The playoffs also begin on June 14 for Major Girls.

In Minor Girls, first-place Berkshire Hathaway posted a strong performance, beating third-place Rockaway Beach Athletic, 16-5. Second-place Shannon Florist squeaked by the Wharf Brats, 5-4. The playoffs begin on June 14 in this division.

Pee Wee Seniors saw a couple of tight affairs on Saturday. Ridgewood Bank nipped Crustino’s Pizza, 7-6. McManus Plumbing rallied to beat second-place Meat Up Grill, 8-5. Playoffs begin on June 20 for this division.

Please come out to cheer the girls and boys as the softball and baseball seasons reach their exciting conclusion.

Photos by Paul King.