Dan Gilroy took the mound for Center Moriches and delivered a three‑hit shutout, striking out eleven batters in a 4‑0 victory over Oyster Bay that secured the Long Island Class B baseball championship.
A Pitcher’s Command
From the outset, Gilroy showed razor‑sharp control, retiring the first ten opponents and even flirted with a perfect game before a miscommunication on the basepaths ended the streak.
The early innings produced the game’s first run when JT Bonventre’s single set up a two‑out hit from Gilroy, showcasing the team’s ability to capitalize on timely hits.
Center Moriches extended their lead in the fourth inning, as Gilroy doubled and David Spina drove in an RBI single, before Bonventre’s fifth‑inning double set up a sacrifice fly that sealed a 4‑0 advantage.
Coach Paul Gibson praised the squad’s blend of athleticism and execution, noting that the win sets the stage for a showdown with Chester at Binghamton University’s campus in the state semifinals.