Posted: Mar 08, 2008
Right hander Joel Violette took a no-hitter into the 7th and final inning enroute to a 3-1 victory over St. Rose in the 1st game of a double header. The Spartans would go on to take the 2nd game 5-3.
For the game Violette struck out 5 and held St. Rose hitless until a swinging bunt was scored a single in the 7th. John Mazzello (Hyde Park, NY) led the Spartan offense going 3-for-3 with a stolen base. Chris Zapata (Stamford, CT) and Joe Antenucci had RBI singles and Joe Giustino had an RBI double. Kevin Connors added a double and scored a run. In helping his own cause, Violette started two 1-6-3 double plays. Della Monica picked up his 2nd save of the season.