Clarke 4, Half Hollow East 3

Clarke's #8 Gerry DeGuida (black jersey) beats the throw to Hills East infielder #21 Michael Ceperano. (March 24, 2012)

Clarke starting pitcher #14 Chis Appell delivers in the first inning. (March 24, 2012)

Clarke starting pitcher #14 Chis Appell delivers in the first inning. (March 24, 2012)

Clarke starting pitcher #14 Chis Appell delivers in the first inning. (March 24, 2012)

A coach checks on Hills East batter #7 Mike Parziale who was hit in the helmet by a pitch early in the game. (March 24, 2012)

Hills East starting pitcher Stephen Woods delivers in the first inning. (March 24, 2012)

Clarke's #24 John Fogarty (black jersey), left, beats Hills East catcher Louis Sileno to the plate on a wild pitch from third base. (March 24, 2012)

Hills East relief pitcher # 8 Matt Rosenberg delivers in the 6th inning. (March 24, 2012)

Clarke starting pitcher #14 Chis Appell, center, is congratulated after a great performance in the fifth inning. (March 24, 2012)

Clarke's #15 Joe Brillantino connects on a pitch resulting in a 2-run triple, scoring himself on an error. (March 24, 2012)

Hills East starting pitcher Stephen Woods delivers in the first inning. (March 24, 2012)

Clarke's #15 Joe Brillantino is congratulated at home plate after his 2-run triple, scoring himself on an error. Walking away is Hills East starting pitcher #22 Stephen Woods. Clarke beat Hills East 4-3 in extra innings. (March 24, 2012)

Clarke starting pitcher #14 Chis Appell, far right, is congratulated after a great performance in the fifth inning. Clarke beat Hills East 4-3 on Appell's hit in the 8th inning. (March 24, 2012)