Updated: Thu., May. 27, 2010, 2:31 AM CHSAA baseball third round qualifying preview
BY DYLAN BUTLER Last Updated: 2:31 AM, May 27, 2010 Posted: 2:17 AM, May 27, 2010
The Post’s CHSAA baseball beat writer Dylan Butler breaks down the best-of-three third-round series for the Class A intersectional tournament.
For live updates during the games, check out Dylan Butler’s Twitter page here. Here are the matchups and schedule: No. 5 Bishop Ford vs. No. 14 Moore Catholic Game 1 – Thursday 4 p.m. at Parade Grounds Game 2 – Saturday 3:30 p.m. at St. John’s University Game 3 – Sunday if necessary at TBA No. 6 Monsignor Farrell vs. No. 13 All Hallows Game 1 – Thursday 7 p.m. at College of Staten Island Game 2 – Saturday 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s University Game 3 – Sunday if necessary at TBA No. 7 Iona Prep vs. No. 10 St. Francis Prep Game 1 – Friday 4 p.m. at Iona Prep Game 2 – Sunday 11 a.m. at St. John’s University Game 3 – Monday if necessary at TBA No. 8 Xavier vs. No. 9 Fordham Prep Game 1 – Thursday 4 p.m. at Red Hook Game 2 – Saturday 1 p.m. at St. John’s University Game 3 – Sunday if necessary at TBA No. 5 Bishop Ford Falcons Head coach: Mike Hanrahan Record: 13-4 Player to watch: Esteban Gomez No. 14 Moore Catholic Mavericks Head coach: Nick Doscher Record: 9-7 Player to watch: John Baggs
Outlook: The pitching matchup in the opener is a doozy, with Bishop Ford ace Stephen Bove (1.03 ERA) meeting Moore sophomore John Baggs (1.43 ERA). Baggs is one of several left-handers in the Mavericks' arsenal and he certainly won’t be intimidated by Bishop Ford’s solid lineup, highlighted by senior slugger Esteban Gomez. The first baseman, who has garnered interest from several area major league scouts, is batting .427 with 11 doubles and 21 RBIs. Pitching around Gomez, though, could be a mistake with lethal hitters Anderson Mateo and Matt Molbury behind the first baseman in the lineup.
Chris Ahearn and Frank Smith, who drove in the lone run in a 1-0 win at Molloy Monday, are the top hitters for Moore, which has struggled at the plate. But the Mavericks are supremely confident with a 6-0 record against non-Staten Island foes.
“We know it’s going to be a battle,” Moore coach Nick Doscher said. “But we’ve been in battles every game all year.” No. 6 Monsignor Farrell Lions Head coach: Bob Mulligan Record: 11-4 Player to watch: Mike Viegas No. 13 All Hallows Gaels
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