Smithtown East defeated Half Hollow Hills East, 3-2, in a Suffolk baseball matchup on Monday, April 29, 2019,

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Hills East starting pitcher Steve Mariani (20) pitches during the first inning on Monday, April 29, 2019, at Smithtown East High School.

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Smithtown East's Anthony Weitmann (33) makes contact against Hills East during the second inning on Monday, April 29, 2019, at Smithtown East High School.

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Hills East's Jack Gottlieb (2) fouls off a pitch during the third inning on Monday, April 29, 2019, at Smithtown East High School.

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Smithtown East's Nicholas Harvey (14) connects for a base hit against Hills East during the third inning on Monday, April 29, 2019, at Smithtown East High School.

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Smithtown East's Matthew Wertheim (22) strokes a hit against Hills East during the fourth inning on Monday, April 29, 2019, at Smithtown East High School.

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Smithtown East's relief pitcher Michael Storms (34) delivers a pitch against Hills East during the sixth inning on Monday, April 29, 2019, at Smithtown East High School.

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Smithtown East's Nicholas Harvey (14) grabs the throw from the catcher during the sixth inning on Monday, April 29, 2019, at Smithtown East High School.

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Smithtown East's Ryan Pennisi (8) strokes a solo homer to centerfield against Half Hollow Hills East during the sixth inning on Monday, April 29, 2019, at Smithtown East High School.

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Smithtown East's Ryan Pennisi (8) celebrates with teamates after stroking a solo homer to centerfield against Hills East during the sixth inning on Monday, April 29, 2019, at Smithtown East High School.

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Smithtown East's starting pitcher Douglas Goodwin (26) delivers a pitch against Hills East during the first inning on Monday, April 29, 2019, at Smithtown East High School.

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Smithtown East's starting pitcher Douglas Goodwin (26) delivers a pitch against Hills East during the first inning on Monday, April 29, 2019, at Smithtown East High School.

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Hills East's shortstop Reis Henderson tags out a stealing Smithtown East's Matthew Wertheim (22) during the first inning on Monday, April 29, 2019, at Smithtown East High School.

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Hills East's Matt Ettinger (13) makes contact during the second inning on Monday, April 29, 2019, at Smithtown East High School.

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