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Seattle Mariners vs. Arizona Diamondbacks: A Growing MLB Rivalry. AI-Generated.
Introduction Baseball has always been about more than just bats, balls, and gloves. It’s about tradition, pride, and building new rivalries. One of the more interesting matchups in Major League Baseball (MLB) today is between the Seattle Mariners and the Arizona Diamondbacks (often called the DBacks). Though these two teams come from different leagues — the Mariners from the American League and the DBacks from the National League — their games have become must-watch events in recent years.
By Saad 7 months ago in Unbalanced
Terrorsquad Elite AAU Event Had Everything: Young Trio Stars, Zeddy Will, and a Mission
Terror Squad Invitational Recap: Where Hoops Met Hip-Hop and Future Stars Shined by NWO Sparrow I rolled up to the Terror Squad Elite Invitational this past Saturday expecting solid AAU ballgame , but what I got was a full-blown coming-of-age showcase for the next generation. The energy in that gym? Pure NYC electricity. Between the squeaking sneakers, bench hype, and Zeddy Will’s hype, this wasn’t just a tournament — it was a cultural moment. And at the center of it all? The young hoopers who dropped points and left no doubt they’re names to remember: Jayden Barrows , Camm Serrano and Mori Toney.
By NWO SPARROW7 months ago in Unbalanced
With Season Ending Victory Over Fox Lane, Somers Still has More to Prove
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo is : @Rich-Monetti Somers Sideline and Crowd Shots On Saturday May 17, after Somers jumped out to a 10-0 lead, Fox Lane battled back to an 11-5 score. The bottom of the seventh, the situation did feel mildly tenuous. So when a pop foul crept up alongside the Somers dugout, Katherine Papa wasn’t taking any chances.
By Rich Monetti7 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Hits Clutch in 8-7 Victory Over Hen Hud
Please tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo is : @Rich-Monetti All tied in the top of the seventh, Charlotte Bender’s humpback liner to right didn’t have the Wolf trying to hoodwink anyone in the scorebook. Off the glove, she said, “It was an error.” But either way, Jay rose up in the end, because the third baseman did what's supposed to be done with a low outside pitch.
By Rich Monetti7 months ago in Unbalanced
When Baseball Fans Take Things Too Far...
Greetings, Vocal readers and baseball fans. As someone who loves baseball, it disgusts me when many baseball fans take their level of entitlement to new levels. Currently, there's a troubling trend that's happening in baseball: players receiving threats from disgruntled fans. Recently, Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers had been the target of numerous threats that were so disturbing that he had to secure 24-hour protection for him and his family. One of the main reasons behind those threats was fans losing huge bets, leading them to hurl obscenities and other offensive insults online. I participate in daily fantasy contests: the kind of contests where you have a chance of winning some money. I've been doing this for well over a year during the MLB and also the NFL season. That includes the World Series and Super Bowl respectively. Some of these fans and sports bettors take this way too seriously when it should be enjoyable, whether you win or lose a bet or bets. I know that many people bet on games for a living or as a side hustle. However, it's not that serious. I'll never cosign with baseball fans sending others, including players, threats towards them or their families. That's crossing the line. Whether or not you're a fan of a team or player, this kind of behavior is unacceptable and uncalled for. Us baseball fans trash talk about each other's teams and favorite players online. Harmless trash talk is fine, just as long as it doesn't go too far. I partake in this, too. Sending players threats because they didn't perform the way you expected them to and you losing bets is unacceptable. Free speech doesn't mean free from the consequences. This also applies to the situation regarding Steve Bartman, a devoted Cubs fan, who was vilified during one game of the 2003 NLCS that became infamous when the Cubs were playing against the then Florida Marlins for catching a ball. The Marlins would later head to the World Series and win it all. He had to be escorted out and when the Cubs won the World Series in 2016, he was rewarded with a World Series ring and an apology from the organization. He received numerous threats back in 2003 and since then, still receives them to this day. Bartman didn't deserve those threats and I felt bad for him. He was a Cubs fan who got caught up in a situation that wasn't his fault.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Moves to Semis with Win Over Clarkstown South
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below or my venmo is : @Rich-Monetti John Jay Crowd and Sideline Photos On Wednesday May 22, 6th seeded John Jay traveled the bridge to face 3rd seeded Clarkstown South, and the Wolves were obviously hoping to break the bracket. Quarterfinals in the afternoon, sundown had both teams facing the darkness in the bottom of the seventh. Bases loaded with one out and a 3-1 lead to preserve, Eliot Arbogast got the call after six and a third innings of Jacob Storch mastery. A hefty ask, the reliever didn’t waiver and had answers John Jay needed.
By Rich Monetti8 months ago in Unbalanced
Hammer is Back with 4-1 Win Over Somers
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo is : @Rich-Monetti Video Clips On Monday April 21, John Jay hosted Somers, and the teams were more than familiar with each other. “We’ve been playing them since we were eight years old,” said Mitch Hammer. So rivalry was an understatement, and a quick 1-0 first inning lead put John Jay in position to respond or succumb to the drama.
By Rich Monetti8 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Takes League Title with Win Over Panas
Steve DelMoro Speech Before Brooke D'Aleo Memorial Game. And Video Clips. On Saturday May 17, John Jay traveled to Walter Panas High School and had a league title on their collective minds. The girls didn’t take long to make their feelings known either.
By Rich Monetti8 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Comes Together for Brooke D'Aleo Memorial Game
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below or my venmo is : @Rich-Monetti On Wednesday May 7, John Jay faced North Salem in the Brooke D'Aleo Memorial Game, and beforehand, Coach Steve DelMoro gave voice to the Never Give Up -T-shirts that both teams wore. “She fought, she fought and she fought again,” he said. But her tenacity wasn’t the only thing that the softball player left behind.
By Rich Monetti8 months ago in Unbalanced
John Jay Isn’t Small in 9-2 Victory Over Harrison
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below or my venmo is : @Rich-Monetti On Wednesday April 30, John Jay traveled to Harrison, fell behind 2-0, and as the team was constituted, they were pretty far from putting up a few blasts to pull even. “We don’t have a ton of guys who can hit home runs,” said Nolan Rhodes. So these Wolves make do.
By Rich Monetti8 months ago in Unbalanced
Somers Gets Even with Greeley after Last Years Loss in Sectionals
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons or my venmo is : @Rich-Monetti JV Boys LAX Photos After losing to Horace Greeley last year as heavy favorites in the sectionals, Somers hosted the Quakers on Tuesday April 29 for what was still just another game on the schedule. “Yeah, sure,” Bret Kennedy joked sarcastically, and there was a lot more laughing by the time the day was over.
By Rich Monetti8 months ago in Unbalanced
Pickleball Instruction Improve Your Serve and Return
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports today, combining elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong into an exciting and accessible game. Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, mastering the serve and return is crucial for gaining control in every match. This blog will guide you through practical tips and techniques to improve your pickleball Instruction serve and return, helping you become a more confident and effective player.
By Pickle Ball8 months ago in Unbalanced
