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| This core group of Post 701 Players have for the most part been playing for 15 years. Diamond Notes now presents the "TOP 5" in each offensive catagory. Many of the veterans appear on this list. Scott Brennan, Matt Beck, Bobby Lopuch and Mike Andrews are all constant reminders of the excellence in the Post 701 career batting catagories. Needless to say, nearly 3 1/2 years after his sudden passing Rich Auricchio remains a dominant name in the annuls of Post softball. His name resonances with son Danny who in a very short time has shot up the all-time Post list with his explosive power and clutch hitting. He was taught well. Another "Brat Packer" who demands recognition is the energizer man himself, Lorenzo Fiorillo. Defense, batting and running, "Zo" as labeled him self as an all-time great Post 701er in a very short time. He also learned from the best. |
| Click on the Top 5 Career Leaders for a peak at the best of the best |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E | |
| Post 701 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 4 |
| Charlie's | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | x | 13 | 15 | 2 |
Archinal (L, 6-5), and Beck
Majewski (W), and Nazardowski
DISAPPOINTING SEASON ENDS FOR POST IN 13-6 LOSS TO CHARLIES
6 RUN 4th BLOWS OPEN A CLOSE GAME
POST FINISHES AT 10-10 AND MISSES PLAYOFFS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 4 YEARS
Following a forfeit win on August 12 against Robin's Nest the Post looked in good position for their 4th consecutive playoff berth at 10-7. However, three straight losses by a combined score of 44-11 spelled doom for the Fiorillo-men as they fell to .500 with a 13-6 loss to Charlie's at the Lynch #2 softball diamond. Nine starters for the 701ers missed a combined 55 games and that as much as anything sealed their fate for the 2011 season.
Enterning a must win game, Skipper Vinny Fiorillo once again had to fill out a lineup without starters Shaun Krutz, Rick Jobin, Scott Brennan and Mike Andrews. However, despite another makeshift lineup the Post got off to a 1-0 lead in the first thanks to leadoff man extroidinaire Zo Fiorillo. Lorenzo started off the game with his first of four hits, a single to left and promptly stole his team record 15th base of the year, which made him a perfect 15 for 15. After Bobby Lopuch and Danny Auricchio each skied to left, Matt Beck did what he did for the entire year, deliver a clutch 2-out rbi single as the Post took the early 1-0 lead. However, that would be the last lead they would hold in 2011.
Two singles, two hit batters and a 3 run homer by cleanup hitter Joe Greco gave Charlies a 4-1 lead and once again the 701ers faced an all too familiar up hill battle. Trailing by the same score in the top of the 3rd, Ray Fyfe lead off the inning with a walk and came around to score on a long triple by Lorenzo Fiorillo. Danny Auricchio got Zo home with a double to left to cut the lead to one at 4-3. One out later it was Charlie Archinal with the clutch 2 out hit, an rbi single to left as the game was tied at four.
Joe Greco again played the spoiler when he ripped a 2 out rbi double and scored on another 2 out single as Charlies took the lead for good at 6-4 entering the fouth. The Post went down in order in the top half of the inning but Charlies sent 9 batters up in their half scoring 6 times and putting the game out of reach at 12-4. Zo Fiorillo hit his 3rd homerun of the year, a long shot to center and Charlie Archinal walked to load the bases with no one out as the Post cut the lead to 12-6. However, the 701ers hopes for a huge comeback died right there as Marty Tambasco flied out to short left for the first out and Vinny Fiorillo hit into the second of three Post double plays. Despite getting 12 hits, the Post left 12 runners on base and finished the 2011 season in disappointing fashion losing to Charlies 13-6.
POST STOOGE VIDEO RELEASED!
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On the heels of the new 3 Stooges movie premiering on April 13, 2012 comes word that Columbia pictures had produced a 3 Stooges intro featuring your favorite Post players. In accordance with team policy, the players have free reign from September 21 to April 10 when training begins in earnest for the upcoming softball season. It is during that hiatis that the Post stars, including Skipper Vinny Fiorillo, traveled to Hollywood at the behest of the Farrelly Brothers for the intro taping. Despite excellent early reviews, the Post intro was canned, but Diamond Notes pulled all of it's Hollywood strings and connections to get his grubby little hands on that video. Click on the Post Stooges link for this sneak preview.
ARCHINAL NAMED 2011 POST 701 PLAYER OF THE YEAR
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