Sweep Mercy! Tech Dispatches Midwood, 14-4, in Lopsided Home Opener

3/26/26

Silas Hubbell takes the mound against Midwood in home opener. (All photos by Vera Nieuwenhuis)

Cooper Chung suits up against Midwood

Scott Manter-Goldberg went 3 for 3 against Midwood.

Julian Ashley reached base twice during Midwood contest

Taiko Ninomiya looks on during Midwood contest

Nick Conti in action against Midwood. He would score twice and drive in a run during the contest

Seamus Cremin-Host takes the throw at first during Midwood game

Aidan Glennie in action against Midwood

As Tech builds its lead against Midwood, Jake Rapoport looks on

Jake Rapoport at the plate against Midwood. He would reach base three times in the contest

After a rough first inning, Silas Hubbell settles down and holds Midwood at bay in complete-game effort

Play Ball! Engineers open season with decisive victory over Midwood, 13-4

3/24/26

Jake Rapoport takes charge against Midwood on a cold Opening Day at the Parade Grounds. He went on to pitch 3.2 scoreless innings. (All photos by Kristen Manter)

Shrey Vertes doubles against Midwood on Opening Day. He had 3 RBIs on the day.

Julian Ashley at bat in Midwood season opener. He reached base safely 3 times in the game.

Finn Adomanis and Shrey Vertes take their places during Midwood contest.

Cooper Chung at bat against Midwood. He will rack up 2 hits and 4 RBIs on the day.

Scott Manter-Goldberg went 3-5 with 3 RBIs against Midwood.

Jake Rapoport helped himself with stellar 3-5 performance at the plate

Silas Hubbell digs in against Midwood and reached base three times

Sammy Bolotin steps in to relieve in Midwood contest

Aidan Glennie was dominant in closing out the Midwood game.

Engineers drop heartbreaker to South Bronx in rain-drenched playoff matchup, 6-5

5/22/25

[Commentary from Coach Nardiello forthcoming]

Jake Rapoport takes the mound in playoff action against South Bronx [All photos by Vera Nieuwenhuis] https://www.flickr.com/photos/btechbaseball/albums/72177720326351243/page2

Trevor Neuwenhuis takes the throwover during South Bronx contest

Scott Manter-Goldberg takes the throw at second during South Bronx playoff contest

Jake Rapoport seeking a towel to dry off wet baseball during playoff action in South Bronx

Silas Hubbell at bat in playoff action against South Bronx

Coach Joe taking issue with field conditions during sodden playoff in South Bronx

Oliver French on in relief during South Bronx playoff contest

Nico Harvey takes over in the third inning of rainy playoff against South Bronx

Aayan Ramamurthy at bat during 3 for 3 performance in the South Bronx

Jake Rapoport goes 2 for 3 in playoff outing in South Bronx

Shrey Vertes goes 2 for 4 against South Bronx in playoff action

Pitching through a constant drizzle, Nico Harvey battles to keep Tech in the game, setting up epic seventh-inning near-comeback

Rally Time 1: Shrey Vertes singles in the seventh against South Bronx

Rally Time 2: Silas Hubbell keeps the line moving vs. South Bronx

Rally Time 3: Jake Rapoport drives in a run during seventh-inning action at South Bronx

Trevor Nieuwenhuis launches rocket to center field during thrilling seventh inning vs. South Bronx

So close. Trevor Nieuwenhuis’s massive shot somehow ends up in the South Bronx centerfielder’s mitt. Game/season over.

Coach Joe congratulates seniors on their storied high-school baseball careers.

Seniors address the team after playoff game in South Bronx

Tech Finishes Regular Season on a High, with Shutout over Van Arsdale, 5-0

5/15/25

[Game summary from Coach Nardiello forthcoming]

Oliver French takes the mound against Van Arsdale [All photos by Vera Nieuwenhuis] https://www.flickr.com/photos/btechbaseball/albums/72177720326215596/with/54530093206/

Aayan Ramamurthy hustles up the line vs. Van Arsdale

Oliver French cruises through five shutout innings vs. Van Arsdale

Scott Manter-Goldberg makes the catch vs. Van Arsdale

Andres Carson gets to work against Van Arsdale

Jake Rapoport leads off first in Van Arsdale game

Orion Ruck at the plate vs. Van Arsdale. He would have 2 RBIs on the day.

Trevor Nieuwenhuis makes the play at first vs. Van Arsdale

Julian Ashley at the plate in Van Arsdale game

Nico Harvey gets the sign during Van Arsdale game

Julian Ashley doubles against Van Arsdale

Jadon Renert leads off first against Van Arsdale

JR Powers on in relief vs. Van Arsdale

Silas Hubbell comes in to close out victory against Van Arsdale

Pitching, Timely Hitting, Boost Engineers over Van Arsdale, 6-0

5/13/25

[Game summary from Coach Nardiello forthcoming]

Trevor Nieuwenhuis readies for action against Van Arsdale [All photos by Vera Nieuwenhuis] https://www.flickr.com/photos/btechbaseball/albums/72177720326134822/with/54521749133/

Aayan Ramamurthy gets dirty in pursuit of second base during Van Arsdale game.

Jadon Renert in action against Van Arsdale. He would go on to pitch a complete game.

Andres Carson was behind the plate for Van Arsdale game

Finn Adomanis pinch-runs during Van Arsdale contest

Silas Hubbell singles during Van Arsdale game

Jadon Renert cruises through the sixth vs. Van Arsdale

Julian Ashley in action against Van Arsdale

Jake Rapoport went 2 for 4, with 3 RBIs vs. Van Arsdale

Shrey Vertes busting it out of the box against Van Arsdale

Scott Manter-Goldberg on the basepaths during Van Arsdale contest

Orion Ruck takes second during Van Arsdale game

Nico Harvey leads off first during Van Arsdale game

Game over. Tech moves to 7-6 on the year.

Coach Eli joins the post-game debrief

Elite Pitching Carries the Day for Tech Against New Dorp, 4-0

5/10/25

Tech ace Jake Rapoport checks in with catcher Andres Carson during New Dorp game [All photos by Vera Nieuwenhuis] https://www.flickr.com/photos/btechbaseball/albums/72177720326109679/

Jadon Renert swings against New Dorp

Shrey Vertes puts the ball in play vs. New Dorp

Julian Ashley doubles in the fourth against New Dorp

Finn Adomanis gets the sign during New Dorp game

Aayan Ramamurthy with one of his two hits vs. New Dorp

Scott Manter-Goldberg went 2 for 3 (with a walk) at the plate against New Dorp

Trevor Nieuwenhuis dives for the ball at first vs. New Dorp

Jake Rapoport gave up no hits and fanned 11 in his five innings of work vs. New Dorp

Silas Hubbell comes on in relief in the sixth against New Dorp

Trevor Nieuwenhuis snags the pop fly in the sixth vs. New Dorp

Right-fielder Shrey Vertes grabs the line drive with two on in the seventh vs. New Dorp

Aayan Ramamurthy lines up the final out in the seventh against New Dorp.

Game over!

Tech Endures Tough Loss against Powerhouse Grand Street, 10-0

5/8/25

Trevor Nieuwenhuis takes the mound vs. Grand Street [All photos by Vera Nieuwenhuis] https://www.flickr.com/photos/btechbaseball/albums/72177720326008508/

Jake Rapoport draws the walk against Grand Street

Andres Carson is a study in concentration behind the plate vs. Grand Street

Trevor Nieuwehuis at work in the third against Grand Street

Aayan Ramamurthy relays the ball after a Grand Street single, as Shrey Vertes looks on

Silas Hubbell takes to the air to snag the ball against Grand Street

Nico Harvey takes the mound in relief vs. Grand Street

Taiko Ninomiya deals against Grand Street

Andres Carson with one of his two hits vs. Grand Street ace

Scott Manter-Goldberg applies the tag at second vs. Grand Street

Julian Ashley corrals the throwdown to second during Grand Street contest

Nick Conti steps up to the plate in Grand Street game

Shrey Vertes awaits the pitch from Grand Street ace

Aiden Glennie takes over in the 7th against Grand Street

Tech Shuts Out Lincoln, 5-0, in Gutsy Pitching Performance at Coney Island

4/28/25

[Game summary from Coach Nardiello forthcoming]

Jake Rapoport gets ready to deal against Lincoln [All photos by Vera Nieuwenhuis]

Andres Carson warms up before game against Lincoln

Coach Joe readies the team before taking on Lincoln

Aayan Ramamurthy off and running during 2 for 2 performance against Lincoln

Trevor Nieuwenhuis with the first of his three hits against Lincoln

Jake Rapoport cruising through the first of four shutout innings vs. Lincoln

Trevor Nieuwenhuis patrolling first against Lincon

Nico Harvey gets ready for the throwdown at second vs. Lincoln

Shrey Vertes contributes a single against Lincoln

Aayan Ramamurthy with his second hit of the day vs. Lincoln

Shortstop Julian Ashley takes the throw against Lincoln.

Scott Manter-Goldberg comes on in relief in the fifth against Lincoln

Orion Ruck during his 2 for 4 performance against Lincoln

Jadon Renert walks for the second time in Lincoln contest

Scott Manter-Goldberg continues to deal against Lincoln

The game ends prematurely–with an assist from New York’s Finest–but the outcome was never in doubt

Hard-fought Contest at Curtis Returns Tech to Winning Ways, 4-3

4/25/25

[Game summary from Coach Nardiello to follow]

Shrey Vertes at the plate vs. Curtis. [All photos by Vera Nieuwenhuis] https://www.flickr.com/photos/btechbaseball/albums/72177720325755943/

Trevor Nieuwenhuis appraises incoming breaking ball during Curtis game and finds it wanting.

Oliver French takes the mound against Curtis in impressive five-inning performance

Scott Manter-Goldberg patrols shortstop during tight Curtis contest

Silas Hubbell gets work at second base during Curtis game

Catcher Andres Carson gets ready to apply the tag in close match vs. Curtis

Orion Ruck steps in against Curtis.

Oliver French continues outstanding performance against Curtis through the fourth inning

Scott Manter-Goldberg heads to first against Curtis

Julian Ashley with a base hit against Curtis

Aayan Ramamurthy gets the sign from Coach Joe during Curtis contest

Trevor Nieuwenhuis admires his handiwork during 2 for 3 day at the plate vs. Curtis

Post-game portrait is all-smiles after gutsy win over Curtis

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