Patchogue-Medford vs. Ward Melville

Matt Schlanger of Patchogue-Medford waits for his pitch during the Suffolk baseball Conference I first round playoff game against Ward Melville in East Setauket on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Matt Schlanger of Patchogue-Medford lands on third with a triple during the Suffolk baseball Conference I first round playoff game against Ward Melville in East Setauket on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Patchogue-Medford first baseman Dante Morabito makes the unassisted out during the Suffolk baseball Conference I first round playoff game against Ward Melville in East Setauket on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Patchogue-Medford starting pitcher Josh Knoth starts his windup during the Suffolk baseball Conference I first round playoff game against Ward Melville in East Setauket on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Ward Melville starting pitcher Gregory Vivenzio delivers to the plate during the Suffolk baseball Conference I first round playoff game against Patchogue-Medford in East Setauket on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Ward Melville coach Lou Petrucci works third base during the Suffolk baseball Conference I first round playoff game against Patchogue-Medford in East Setauket on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Patchogue-Medford catcher Brian Frascogna makes the easy out at home on Brian Silverio (1) of Ward Melville during the Suffolk baseball Conference I first round playoff game in East Setauket on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Ward Melville relief pitcher Charles West throws to the plate during the Suffolk baseball Conference I first round playoff game against Patchogue-Medford in East Setauket on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Ward Melville relief pitcher Fletcher Hozven leans into his delivery during the Suffolk baseball Conference I first round playoff game against Patchogue-Medford in East Setauket on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Patchogue-Medford's Justin Moustouka looks to second for the out during the Suffolk baseball Conference I first round playoff game against Ward Melville in East Setauket on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Patchogue-Medford's Matt Schlanger takes the ball during the Suffolk baseball Conference I first round playoff game against Ward Melville in East Setauket on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Patchogue-Medford's Matt Schlanger positions himself under the pop up during the Suffolk baseball Conference I first round playoff game against Ward Melville in East Setauket on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Ward Melville relief pitcher Brian Shane works the later innings of the Suffolk baseball Conference I first round playoff game against Patchogue-Medford in East Setauket on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Matt Schlanger of Patchogue-Medford throws off balance during the Suffolk baseball Conference I first round playoff game against Ward Melville in East Setauket on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Patchogue-Medford's Matt Schlanger (foreground) and centerfielder Jack Costello collide in fair territory during the Suffolk baseball Conference I first round playoff game against Ward Melville in East Setauket on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Patchogue-Medford's Josh Knoth (center) is congratulated by his teammates as he leaves the field during the Suffolk baseball Conference I first round playoff game against Ward Melville in East Setauket on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Patchogue-Medford's Tristan Verni closes out the seventh inning during the Suffolk baseball Conference I first round playoff game against Ward Melville in East Setauket on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Robert Looney of Ward Melville tosses to first for the out during the Suffolk baseball Conference I first round playoff game against Patchogue-Medford in East Setauket on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Matt Schlanger of Patchogue-Medford connects with his bat during the Suffolk baseball Conference I first round playoff game against Ward Melville in East Setauket on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Patchogue-Medford coach Tony Frascogna repositions his outfielder during the Suffolk baseball Conference I first round playoff game against Ward Melville in East Setauket on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Patchogue-Medford pitcher Josh Knoth walks confidently off the mound during the Suffolk baseball Conference I first round playoff game against Ward Melville in East Setauket on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.