Lakeland Wins Sorrentino Cup In Extras

YORKTOWN, N.Y. — No local baseball game brings out more emotion than the annual Sorrentino Cup contest between Lakeland and Yorktown, and its 42nd edition on May 3 was no different.

For the third straight season, the contest was decided by one run in a frenzied atmosphere, with an RBI single by Ramzi Done in the top of the 13th inning giving Lakeland an exhilarating 1-0 victory over the Huskers under the lights at Granite Knolls Park.

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Done drove in Alex Mautone from second base after Mautone reached on a walk and was bunted over by Evan Tostanoski.

Anthony Frobose (2-5, walk) was intentionally walked before Done got the game-winning hit.

“It all started in the on-deck circle,” Done said. “I knew that if it came down to me, I had to do a job.”

Done also did the job on the mound, allowing just 3 hits in five innings of relief to earn the win.

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“Earlier in the game I was all tensed up and my coach (Justin McCarthy) just told me to relax and just play baseball,” Done said. “This game meant a lot. It was really fun to play in that environment.”

Yorktown’s Alex Ornstein gave his team a chance with a two-out double in the bottom of 13th.

“During that at-bat, I was thinking any way on base to give the team the opportunity to come back,” Ornstein said. “After a tough inning, it certainly felt good to help the team out by hitting it down the third base line.”

Derek Patrissi followed with a tough at-bat but flied out against Done to end the game.

“Patrissi had a really good swing on the ball, but unfortunately he lined out to center,” Ornstein said. “You can’t ask for a better swing by him in that big of a situation.”

Frobose (10 strikeouts) started and threw eight innings of no-hit ball.

“I personally love that atmosphere,” Frobose said. “I love the loudness and love the adrenaline. I’m all about that stuff and I think that had a big factor in my pitching.

“It was amazing to win this game with a great team effort,” Frobose said. “I’m so proud of all the guys battling through the toughest game of the season and coming through for a huge win.”

The win was big for Lakeland, which got a two-hit game from Brandon Forte (2-5, double).

“Getting a win in this type of game is huge regardless of who it’s against,” McCarthy said. “To fight for 13 innings and come out on top just shows the grit this team has.”

McCarthy said the game came down to pitching.

“To have two pitchers throw 13 innings and not give up a run is incredibly impressive,” McCarthy said. “I think the rest of the team wanted to do whatever it took to get the win for Anthony and Ramzi.”

Yorktown’s pitchers were sensational as well with Patrissi (7 innings, 4 hits, 0 runs, 2 walks, 9 strikeouts), Luca Masillo (5 innings, 1 hit, 1 run, 3 walks, 4 strikeouts), and Ornstein (1 inning, 1 hit, 1 walk) doing the job.

“We thank Lakeland for being a part of the Sorrentino Cup all these years, they are well-coached and a talented team,” said Yorktown coach C.J. Riefenhauser. “It was a great game and atmosphere; more importantly, it’s a day where we play to honor Joe Sorrentino’s memory with his family, friends, and alumni in attendance.”

The Sorrentino Cup is named after Joe Sorrentino Jr. who was born Jan. 4, 1965, and died Dec. 12, 1981. Sorrentino played football, basketball, and baseball for the Huskers.

“The Sorrentino Cup is one of our biggest regular-season games because of what it is for,” Ornstein said. “We play to honor and respect Joseph Sorrentino who sadly passed away. It really means a lot to play in this game to show respect and knowing our team played really well throughout the game makes it even better.”

Lakeland (6-9-1) fell against visiting Ossining 5-1 on April 29 and at Mahopac 8-2 on May 4. In-between on April 30, the Hornets tied host Hendrick Hudson 5-5, led by Mautone (6 innings, earned run, 2 RBI) and Kaare Numme (2 hits, RBI).

Yorktown won 16-5 at Brewster on April 30, led by Ornstein (2-2, 3 runs, HBP, stolen base), AJ Solla (3-3, 4 RBI, 2 runs, 2 doubles), and Jeffrey Nunez (2-4, 3 RBI, run, double).

The Huskers (8-8) hosted Brewster on May 2, beating the Bears 8-5, led by Patrissi (2-4, 3 RBI, run, triple), Solla (2-4, RBI, run), and Ryan DiNapoli (4 innings, 0 runs, 3 hits, 4 strikeouts, 2 walks).

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