Suffolk Class AA baseball final: Ward Melville vs. Connetquot
Connetquot beat Ward Melville, 14-1, in the decisive Game 3 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball final on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Ward Melville won, 1-0, in Game 1 on Saturday. Connetquot won Game 2, 5-4, on Monday..
Head coach Rob Burger of Connetquot talks to his team during Game 3 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball final at Ward Melville on Sunday, June 4, 2019.
Alex Ungar of Connetquot gets a base hit to start the third inning during Game 3 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball final at Ward Melville on Sunday, June 4, 2019.
Alex Ungar of Connetquot crosses the plate after hitting a home run during Game 3 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball final at Ward Melville on Sunday, June 4, 2019.
Alex Ungar of Connetquot tags out Brady Doran of Ward Melville, who was trying to steal second during Game 3 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball final at Ward Melville on Sunday, June 4, 2019.
Alex Ungar of Connetquot hits a home run during Game 3 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball final at Ward Melville on Sunday, June 4, 2019.
Matt Brown-Eiring of Connetquot makes the tag at home in a cloud of dust on Max Nielsen of Ward Melville, who was called out during Game 3 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball final at Ward Melville on Sunday, June 4, 2019.
Head coach Lou Petrucci of Ward Melville talks to the umpire about a discrepancy in the lineup card during Game 3 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball final at Ward Melville on Sunday, June 4, 2019.
Max Nielsen of Ward Melville winds up during Game 3 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball final at Ward Melville on Sunday, June 4, 2019.
Head coach Rob Burger of Connetquot talks to the umpire during Game 3 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball final at Ward Melville on Sunday, June 4, 2019.
Matt Brown-Eiring of Connetquot warms up prior to Game 3 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball final at Ward Melville on Sunday, June 4, 2019.
Matt Brown-Eiring of Connetquot warms up prior to Game 3 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball final at Ward Melville on Sunday, June 4, 2019.
Max Nielsen of Ward Melville pitches in the first inning during Game 3 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball final at Ward Melville on Sunday, June 4, 2019.
Matt Brown-Eiring of Connetquot delivers the pitch in the first inning during Game 3 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball final at Ward Melville on Sunday, June 4, 2019.
Max Nielsen of Ward Melville pitches in the first inning during Game 3 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball final at Ward Melville on Sunday, June 4, 2019.
Connetquot players and coaches celebrate after defeating Ward Melville in Game 3 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball final at Ward Melville on Sunday, June 4, 2019.
Connetquot players and coaches celebrate after defeating Ward Melville in Game 3 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball final at Ward Melville on Sunday, June 4, 2019.
Connetquot players and coaches celebrate after defeating Ward Melville in Game 3 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball final at Ward Melville on Sunday, June 4, 2019.
Matt Brown-Eiring of Connetquot bats during in Game 3 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball final at Ward Melville on Sunday, June 4, 2019.
Alex Ungar of Connetquot is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run during in Game 3 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball final at Ward Melville on Sunday, June 4, 2019.
Alex Ungar of Connetquot watches the flight of his home run during Game 3 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball final at Ward Melville on Sunday, June 4, 2019.
Connetquot's Josh McGee avoids the tag by Alex Russo of Ward Melville during Game 2 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball finals in Connetquot on Monday, June 3, 2019. Connetquot evens up the series with a 5-4 win.
Connetquot relief pitcher Derek Yalon throws to the plate during Game 2 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball finals against Ward Melville in Connetquot on Monday, June 3, 2019. Connetquot evens up the series with a 5-4 win.
Derek Yalon of Connetquot celebrates a called third strike to end the inning during Game 2 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball finals against Ward Melville in Connetquot on Monday, June 3, 2019. Connetquot evens up the series with a 5-4 win.
Connetquot starting pitcher Joe Savino throws to the plate during Game 2 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball finals against Ward Melville in Connetquot on Monday, June 3, 2019. Connetquot evens up the series with a 5-4 win.
Ward Melville's Brady Doran slides under the throw to James Goff of Connetquot during Game 2 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball finals in Connetquot on Monday, June 3, 2019. Connetquot evens up the series with a 5-4 win.
Ward Melville's Max Nielsen waits for his pitch during Game 2 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball finals against host Connetquot on Monday, June 3, 2019. Connetquot evens up the series with a 5-4 win.
Ward Melville starting pitcher Ethan Farino throws to the plate during Game 2 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball finals against host Connetquot on Monday, June 3, 2019. Connetquot evens up the series with a 5-4 win.
Connetquot starting pitcher Joe Savino (24) makes the out in foul territory during Game 2 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball finals against Ward Melville in Connetquot on Monday, June 3, 2019. Connetquot evens up the series with a 5-4 win.
Josh McGee of Connetquot celebrates his double and RBI during Game 2 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball finals against Ward Melville in Connetquot on Monday, June 3, 2019. Connetquot evens up the series with a 5-4 win.
Connetquot's Alex Unger throws to first during Game 2 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball finals against Ward Melville in Connetquot on Monday, June 3, 2019. Connetquot evens up the series with a 5-4 win.
Matt Brown-Eiring of Connetquot throws to first to get the Ward Melville batter during Game 2 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball finals in Connetquot on Monday, June 3, 2019. Connetquot evens up the series with a 5-4 win.
Lucas Quinlan of Connetquot waits for his pitch during Game 2 of the Suffolk Class AA baseball finals against Ward Melville in Connetquot on Monday, June 3, 2019. Connetquot evens up the series with a 5-4 win.
Max Nielsen of Ward Melville, right, successfully steals third base in the bottom of the fourth inning in Game 1 of the best-of-three Suffolk County baseball Class AA final against Connetquot at Ward Melville High School in East Setauket on Saturday, June 1, 2019.
Matthew Goodis, Connetquot pitcher, delivers to the plate in the bottom of the first inning in Game 1 of the best-of-three Suffolk County baseball Class AA final against host Ward Melville High School in East Setauket on Saturday, June 1, 2019.
Ryan Hynes, Ward Melville pitcher, delivers to the plate in the top of the fourth inning in Game 1 of the best-of-three Suffolk County baseball Class AA final against Connetquot at Ward Melville High School in East Setauket on Saturday, June 1, 2019. He tossed a complete game shutout to lead the Patriots to a 1-0 victory
Matthew Goodis, Connetquot pitcher, delivers to the plate in the bottom of the second inning in Game 1 of the best-of-three Suffolk County baseball Class AA final against host Ward Melville High School in East Setauket on Saturday, June 1, 2019.
Ryan Hynes, Ward Melville pitcher, reacts after the final out in Game 1 of the best-of-three Suffolk Class AA final against Connetquot at Ward Melville on Saturday, June 1, 2019.
Matt Maurer, Ward Melville second baseman, left, gets a forceout as Alex Ungar of Connetquot bears down on him in the top of the first inning in Game 1 of the best-of-three Suffolk County baseball Class AA final against Connetquot at Ward Melville High School in East Setauket on Saturday, June 1, 2019.
Ryan Hynes, Ward Melville pitcher, delivers to the plate in the top of the first inning in Game 1 of the best-of-three Suffolk County baseball Class AA final against Connetquot at Ward Melville High School in East Setauket on Saturday, June 1, 2019. He tossed a complete game shutout to lead the Patriots to a 1-0 victory
Ethan Farino, Ward Melville centerfielder, left, and second baseman Matt Maurer celebrate after their team's 1-0 win over Connetquot in Game 1 of the best-of-three Suffolk County baseball Class AA final at Ward Melville High School in East Setauket on Saturday, June 1, 2019.
Matt Maurer, Ward Melville second baseman, left, gets a forceout as Alex Ungar of Connetquot bears down on him in the top of the first inning in Game 1 of the best-of-three Suffolk County baseball Class AA final against Connetquot at Ward Melville High School in East Setauket on Saturday, June 1, 2019.
Max Nielsen of Ward Melville reacts after connecting for an RBI double in the bottom of the fourth inning in Game 1 of the best-of-three Suffolk County baseball Class AA final against Connetquot at Ward Melville High School in East Setauket on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Ward Melville went on to win 1-0.
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