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Southampton Breakers Sweep Shelter Island Bucks To Win Fourth HCBL Championship, Tying League Record

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The Southampton Breakers hoist up the 2024 HCBL Championship, their fourth title tying the Westhampton Aviators for the league record.   RON ESPOSITO

The Southampton Breakers hoist up the 2024 HCBL Championship, their fourth title tying the Westhampton Aviators for the league record. RON ESPOSITO

The Breakers celebrate after Anthony Pellagrini (Middlebury College) struck out the final batter of the game for the 8-2 victory in game two on Tuesday.   RON ESPOSITO

The Breakers celebrate after Anthony Pellagrini (Middlebury College) struck out the final batter of the game for the 8-2 victory in game two on Tuesday. RON ESPOSITO

The Breakers celebrate after Anthony Pellagrini (Middlebury College) struck out the final batter of the game for the 8-2 victory in game two on Tuesday.   RON ESPOSITO

The Breakers celebrate after Anthony Pellagrini (Middlebury College) struck out the final batter of the game for the 8-2 victory in game two on Tuesday. RON ESPOSITO

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Southampton Breaker Ty Gilligan (Dominican) with HCBL President Sandi Kruel after he was named postseason MVP.    RON ESPOSITO

Southampton Breaker Ty Gilligan (Dominican) with HCBL President Sandi Kruel after he was named postseason MVP. RON ESPOSITO

Ty Gilligan with his host family Noah, Sara and Kai Kent.   RON ESPOSITO

Ty Gilligan with his host family Noah, Sara and Kai Kent. RON ESPOSITO

Gavin Ajiashvilinis and Zach Karson (Fordham) with the championship trophy.   RON ESPOSITO

Gavin Ajiashvilinis and Zach Karson (Fordham) with the championship trophy. RON ESPOSITO

Ty Gilligan with bat boy James McCarthy.  RON ESPOSITO

Ty Gilligan with bat boy James McCarthy. RON ESPOSITO

Claudio Albert is pumped up after winning the championship.  RON EPOSITO

Claudio Albert is pumped up after winning the championship. RON EPOSITO

The Breakers celebrate after Anthony Pellagrini (Middlebury College) struck out the final batter of the game for the 8-2 victory in game two on Tuesday.   RON ESPOSITO

The Breakers celebrate after Anthony Pellagrini (Middlebury College) struck out the final batter of the game for the 8-2 victory in game two on Tuesday. RON ESPOSITO

Ty Gilligan (Dominican) steals second base.   RON ESPOSITO

Ty Gilligan (Dominican) steals second base. RON ESPOSITO

A close play at first base.   RON ESPOSITO

A close play at first base. RON ESPOSITO

Joseph Frazzetta (New Haven University) makes a play at shortstop.   RON ESPOSITO

Joseph Frazzetta (New Haven University) makes a play at shortstop. RON ESPOSITO

Michael Vilardi (Queens College) got the start on Tuesday and was strong, giving up two runs in six innings while striking out nine.   RON ESPOSITO

Michael Vilardi (Queens College) got the start on Tuesday and was strong, giving up two runs in six innings while striking out nine. RON ESPOSITO

Collin Quintano (Villanova) picks a pick-off ball in the dirt.   RON ESPOSITO

Collin Quintano (Villanova) picks a pick-off ball in the dirt. RON ESPOSITO

The Breakers congratulate base runners after they score.   RON ESPOSITO

The Breakers congratulate base runners after they score. RON ESPOSITO

Sidearm pitcher William Chu (SUNY Maritime) was strong his pair of postseason games.   RON ESPOSITO

Sidearm pitcher William Chu (SUNY Maritime) was strong his pair of postseason games. RON ESPOSITO

Ty Gilligan (Dominican) congratulates William Chu (SUNY Maritime) for getting himself out of a jam in the eighth.   RON ESPOSITO

Ty Gilligan (Dominican) congratulates William Chu (SUNY Maritime) for getting himself out of a jam in the eighth. RON ESPOSITO

Ty Gilligan (Dominican) went 2-for-4 with three RBIs, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's game.  RON ESPOSITO

Ty Gilligan (Dominican) went 2-for-4 with three RBIs, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's game. RON ESPOSITO

Ty Bourne (Emerson) makes a play in left field for the Bucks.   RON ESPOSITO

Ty Bourne (Emerson) makes a play in left field for the Bucks. RON ESPOSITO

Joseph Frazzetta (New Haven University) was 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored on Tuesday.  RON ESPOSITO

Joseph Frazzetta (New Haven University) was 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored on Tuesday. RON ESPOSITO

Second baseman Beau Durbin (Bradley) flips to shortstop Joseph Frazzetta (New Haven University) for the 6-4-3 double play.   RON ESPOSITO

Second baseman Beau Durbin (Bradley) flips to shortstop Joseph Frazzetta (New Haven University) for the 6-4-3 double play. RON ESPOSITO

Cole Maucere (New Haven University) lines up a fly ball in right field.   RON ESPOSITO

Cole Maucere (New Haven University) lines up a fly ball in right field. RON ESPOSITO

Shelter Island shortstop A.J. Cook (Elms College) goes back to snag a fly ball.   RON ESPOSITO

Shelter Island shortstop A.J. Cook (Elms College) goes back to snag a fly ball. RON ESPOSITO

Briggs Loveland (Emerson) makes a play on the run.   RON ESPOSITO

Briggs Loveland (Emerson) makes a play on the run. RON ESPOSITO

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Pitcher Michael Vilardi (Queens College) and third baseman Tim Hennig (Binghamton University) converge on a pop fly in the infield.  RON ESPOSITO

Pitcher Michael Vilardi (Queens College) and third baseman Tim Hennig (Binghamton University) converge on a pop fly in the infield. RON ESPOSITO

Breakers starting pitcher Michael Vilardi (Queens College).   RON EPOSITO

Breakers starting pitcher Michael Vilardi (Queens College). RON EPOSITO

Game two of the HCBL Championship Series was played on Tuesday at Southampton High School after being rained out on Monday.   RON ESPOSITO

Game two of the HCBL Championship Series was played on Tuesday at Southampton High School after being rained out on Monday. RON ESPOSITO

Drew Budd on Jul 31, 2024
The Southampton Breakers have been a model franchise for the Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League ever since the team broke into the league in 2009. And even though championships aren’t always... more

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