UCSSL 2015 PLAYOFF RESULTS
50’s Division
First Round for Week of August 9, 2015
Waxtel Construction 23, Cranford VFW 9
Waxtel brought their A game both offensively and defensively, scoring 6 runs in 3 different innings. Ramon Martinez' great over the shoulder catch with the bases loaded was a game changer. Offensively, Steve Wieczerak led the attack with 4 hits including 2 triples. Martinez smacked a double and triple and had 3 hits as did Keith McDede and George Balint.  Keith Johnson, Mike Schonberger, Joe Scarfuto and Jose Santana all contributed to the Waxtel offense. For VFW, Juan Moreno had 2 hits and drove in 4 runs, Dan Ravetier had 3 hits and drove in 3 runs and Bob Ghiretti also had 3 hits.  Waxtel wins the one game “play in” and moves on to face Linwood Inn in the B Division semifinals. 
Deegan Roofing 20, Contact Lens & Vision 6
While every batter in the Deegan line up had at least one hit, it was Ricky McMahon, Farlan Alusik, Kevin Spellman, John Garced, Gary Pence and Don Fischer who led the offense with three hits apiece.  Scott Mugele and Alusik each had long home runs. Hitting stars for CLV each going 3 for 3, were Brian Latham, who tripled and slick fielding Ken Zierler. Jeff Balish went 2 for 2. Deegan Roofing leads the A Division semifinal series 1 game to 0.
Roselle American Legion 14, Liberty Lighting Group 12
The Legion overcame an early four run deficit, powered by a three run homer by Gene Antonucci and a two run homer by Dennis Valvano.  Winning pitcher Harry Streep added three hits as Jim McCullough, Jerry Green and Jeff Baier all contributed offensively. Steve Barba, Dennis Vuono, Rob Stratton and Willy Jackson led the LLG attack.  Roselle Legion leads the A Division semifinal series 1 game to 0.
Awnings Galore 9, Top Line Appliance 8
In a hard fought game that went an extra innings to determine the victor, the potential tying run was thrown out at home to end the contest. Dave Kirsch led Awnings with a 4 for 4 night including 2 RBIs, Gary Cuttler and Steve Androsko contributed 3 hits each, while John Campanella and Frank D'Antico (home run) both added 2 hits and 2 RBIs. Osiris Hernandez led Top Line with 3 hits.  Awnings leads the B Division semifinal series 1 game to 0.
AJ Jersey 13, Riverside Inn 9
For AJ, Chuck Serafin highlighted the 8 run 5th with a bases loaded triple, doubled in the 6th and went 4 for 4 on the night. For Riverside, Joe Hrubash had 4 hits, Tom Wolansky had 3 hits and Steve Falco, James Massarelli, Mario Fastiggi and Rich Conklin had two hits each.  AJ Jersey leads the C Division semifinal series 1 game to 0.
Linda’s Driftwood #2 6, D & K Associates 5
A home run from Willie Shumate and a triple play highlighted Linda’s narrow victory.  Linda’s leads the C Division semifinal series 1 game to 0.