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)

Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. spoke with NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa about what life is like for the Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann in jail. Credit: Anthony Florio; File Footage; Photo Credit: Newsday / James Carbone, John Paraskevas; AP / David Bookstaver, Clark County Sheriff's Office, Richard Drew, Mitchell Tapper, Don Ryan; Peconic River Sportsman’s Club / Kerry Goldberg

'He will be ... coming out of prison in a body bag' Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. spoke with NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa about what life is like for the Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann in jail.

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