Plainview's Shane Lovisi allowed six hits and one earned run over seven innings, as the visiting Hawks defeated Herricks in Conference AAII.

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Plainview JFK starting pitcher Shane Lovisi (21), is congratulated by teammates after his team defeated Herricks. (Apr. 11, 2011)

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Herricks' Alex Katz hits the ball off his foot and is called out for the third and final out of the game against Plainview JFK. (Apr. 11, 2011)

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Herricks starting pitcher Jeff Kim throws in the first inning against Plainview JFK. (Apr. 11, 2011)

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Plainview JFK's Matt Moskowitz is called out at home plate on a tag by Herricks catcher Tej Joshi in the fifth inning. (Apr. 11, 2011)

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Herricks manager Rick Bizelia has a meeting on the mound with starting pitcher Jeff Kim (26), catcher Tej Joshi and infielder James Newman in the fifth inning. (Apr. 11, 2011)

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Plainview JFK second baseman Corey Elowsky forces out Herricks' Tej Joshi (17) and throws to first for a double play in the second inning. (Apr. 11, 2011)

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Herricks shortstop David Luchino, left, can't make the catch on a ball hit by Plainview JFK's Stephen Stafford. Herricks left fielder Andrew Cirincione dove to try to assist on the play. (Apr. 11, 2011)

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Plainview JFK's Shane Lovisi pitches in the first inning against Herricks. (Apr. 11, 2011)

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Herricks' James Newman tries to field a throw on a successful stolen base attempt by Plainview JFK's Ben Strack in the fifth inning. (Apr. 11, 2011)

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Plainview JFK's Stephen Stafford is congratulated by manager Justin Szwejkowski as he rounds third base after hitting a three-run home run in the fifth inning against Herricks. (Apr. 11, 2011)

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Plainview JFK's Stephen Stafford hits a three-run home run in the fifth inning against Herricks. (Apr. 11, 2011)

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