North Shore defeated Plainedge, 5-3, in Game 3 of the Nassau Class A semifinals on Thursday, May 28, 2015.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

North Shore's William Bianco, left, is caught stealing by Plainedge's Vinny Biordi in Game 3 of the Nassau Class A semifinals on Thursday, May 28, 2015.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

North Shore closer Nick Lucchese delivers the last pitch of the game against Plainedge in Game 3 of the Nassau Class A semifinals on Thursday, May 28, 2015.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

North Shore closer Nick Lucchese delivers the last pitch of the game against Plainedge in Game 3 of the Nassau Class A semifinals on Thursday, May 28, 2015.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

North Shore closer Nick Lucchese, right, jumps in celebration with catcher Luke Salditt after beating Plainedge in Game 3 of the Nassau Class A semifinals on Thursday, May 28, 2015.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

North Shore players celebrate their victory over Plainedge in Game 3 of the Nassau Class A semifinals on Thursday, May 28, 2015.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

North Shore's Nick Lucchese, center, completes the throw to first to complete the double play as Plainedge's Richie Whalen slides in Game 3 of the Nassau Class A semifinals on Thursday, May 28, 2015.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

North Shore's Matt Reali, right, steals second base as Plainedge's Vinny Biordi gets the throw in Game 3 of the Nassau Class A semifinals on Thursday, May 28, 2015.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

Members of the North Shore baseball team surround their closer Nick Lucchese, center, after defeating Plainedge in Game 3 of the Nassau Class A semifinals on Thursday, May 28, 2015.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

North Shore's Luke Salditt (left), Connor Lynn (left center), Nick Lucchese (right center) and starting pitcher Theo Drivas (right) celebrate after beating Plainedge in Game 3 of the Nassau Class A semifinals on Thursday, May 28, 2015.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

Plainedge starting pitcher Pat Reilly throws against North Shore in Game 3 of the Nassau Class A semifinals on Thursday, May 28, 2015.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

North Shore starting pitcher Theo Drivas throws against Plainedge in Game 3 of the Nassau Class A semifinals on Thursday, May 28, 2015.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

North Shore starting pitcher Theo Drivas throws against Plainedge in Game 3 of the Nassau Class A semifinals on Thursday, May 28, 2015.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

North Shore pinch runner Brandon Jarkow slides back safely to second before the pickoff attempt to Plainedge's Vinny Biordi in Game 3 of the Nassau Class A semifinals on Thursday, May 28, 2015.

Credit: Richard T. Slattery

Plainedge starting pitcher Pat Reilly throws against North Shore in Game 3 of the Nassau Class A semifinals on Thursday, May 28, 2015.

Credit: Steven Ryan

North Shore celebrates after a walk-off home run by North Shore leftfielder Jack Aughavin (22) gives them a victory in Game 1 of the Nassau Class A semifinals against Plainedge at North Shore High School in Sea Cliff on Monday, May 25, 2015.

Credit: Steven Ryan

North Shore leftfielder Jack Aughavin (22) comes home to score after hitting a walk-off home run in the bottom of the eighth inning in Game 1 of the Nassau Class A semifinals against Plainedge at North Shore High School in Sea Cliff on Monday, May 25, 2015.

Credit: Steven Ryan

North Shore leftfielder Jack Aughavin (22) comes home to score after hitting a walk-off home run in the bottom of the eighth inning in Game 1 of the Nassau Class A semifinals against Plainedge at North Shore High School in Sea Cliff on Monday, May 25, 2015.

Credit: Steven Ryan

Plainedge leftfielder Nolan Matthews (5) hits an RBI single during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the Nassau Class A semifinals against North Shore at North Shore High School in Sea Cliff on Monday, May 25, 2015.

Credit: Steven Ryan

North Shore shortstop Nick Lucchese (5) looks on as second baseman William Bianco (17) throws out a runner during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the Nassau Class A semifinals against Plainedge at North Shore High School in Sea Cliff on Monday, May 25, 2015.

Credit: Steven Ryan

Plainedge shortstop Jimmy Mendyk (7) throws out a runner during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the Nassau Class A semifinals against North Shore at North Shore High School in Sea Cliff on Monday, May 25, 2015.

Credit: Steven Ryan

North Shore rightfielder Thomas Aufiero (24) swings at a pitch in Game 1 of the Nassau Class A semifinals against Plainedge at North Shore High School in Sea Cliff on Monday, May 25, 2015.

Credit: Steven Ryan

North Shore second baseman William Bianco (17) steals second base during the first inning of Game 1 of the Nassau Class A semifinals against Plainedge at North Shore High School in Sea Cliff on Monday, May 25, 2015.

Credit: Steven Ryan

North Shore's Nick Lucchese delivers a pitch in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the Nassau Class A semifinals against Plainedge at North Shore High School in Sea Cliff on Monday, May 25, 2015.

Credit: Steven Ryan

North Shore second baseman William Bianco (17) flies out during the third inning of Game 1 of the Nassau Class A semifinals against Plainedge at North Shore High School in Sea Cliff on Monday, May 25, 2015.

Credit: Steven Ryan

North Shore second baseman William Bianco (17) lays down a bunt during the third inning of Game 1 of the Nassau Class A semifinals against Plainedge at North Shore High School in Sea Cliff on Monday, May 25, 2015.

Credit: Steven Ryan

Plainedge pitcher Anthony Pugliese (6) warms up in between innings in Game 1 of the Nassau Class A semifinals against North Shore at North Shore High School in Sea Cliff on Monday, May 25, 2015.

Credit: Steven Ryan

Plainedge third baseman Anthony Misciagna (15) throws out a runner during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the Nassau Class A semifinals against North Shore at North Shore High School in Sea Cliff on Monday, May 25, 2015.

Credit: Steven Ryan

Plainedge first baseman Vinny Ashentino (44) hits a single during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the Nassau Class A semifinals against North Shore at North Shore High School in Sea Cliff on Monday, May 25, 2015.

Credit: Steven Ryan

North Shore leftfielder Jack Aughavin (22) swings at a pitch in Game 1 of the Nassau Class A semifinals against Plainedge at North Shore High School in Sea Cliff on Monday, May 25, 2015.

Credit: Steven Ryan

World War II veteran Frank Castiglione, grandfather of North Shore second baseman Frank Castiglione (4), throws out the first pitch in honor of Memorial Day before Game 1 of the Nassau Class A semifinals between North Shore and Plainedge at North Shore High School in Sea Cliff on Monday, May 25, 2015.

Credit: Steven Ryan

North Shore stands for the national anthem before Game 1 of the Nassau Class A semifinals against Plainedge at North Shore High School in Sea Cliff on Monday, May 25, 2015.

Credit: Steven Ryan

North Shore huddles before Game 1 of the Nassau Class A semifinals against Plainedge at North Shore High School in Sea Cliff on Monday, May 25, 2015.

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