Chris Appell threw a two-hitter, walked four and struck out three for top-seeded Clarke in a 6-0 win over No. 8 Island Trees in the first round of the Nassau Class A baseball playoffs.

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Peter Falgiano of Clarke slides into second base. (May 12, 2012)

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Louis Mele takes a bad throw and has to hop over Clarke's Jee Russo. (May 12, 2012)

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Clarke players celebrate after the win. ( May 12, 2012)

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Jessie Russo of Clark scores as the Island Tress catcher looks on. (May 12, 2012)

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Louis Mele takes a bad throw and has to hop over Clarke's Jee Russo. (May 12, 2012)

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Joe Carmine slams a double for Clarke. (May 12, 2012)

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Joe Fusco of Clarke is greeted by teammates after scoring. (May 12, 2012)

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Chris Appell pitches for Clarke. (May 12, 2012)

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Chris Appell pitches for Clarke. (May 12, 2012)

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Joe Carmine slams a double for Clarke. (May 12, 2012)

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," the Suffolk Hall of Fame class of 2026, former NFL Quarterback Mike Buck and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday Credit: Newsday

Sarra Sounds Off: Suffolk Hall of Fame Class of 2026 On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," the Suffolk Hall of Fame class of 2026, former NFL Quarterback Mike Buck and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday

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