Royals Stick It To 'Em

Lansingburgh Royals starter Dan Carey (Lansingburgh/RPI) goes by the nickname 'stick'. The gangly righthander was once so skinny that his arms looked just like sticks - and the nickname stuck.

But Carey pitched six strong innings to lead the Royals Mack team to a 11-2 victory over Fayetteville-Manlius in the opening round of the 2008 NYS Connie Mack Tournament at Knickerbacker Park.

Dan Carey throws to the plate vs. Fayetteville-Manlius in the first round of the Upper New York State Connie Mack baseball tournament. (J.S. Carras — The Record)

Brian Beuary had four hits and Caleb Gleason drove in three runs for Lansingburgh. Eric Kennedy had only one hit - an infield single - but he got on base three times and scored each time.

The Royals keep it going tomorrow against league rival Clifton Park - a team that beat the Royals twice during the regular season. Should the Royals win - they play Sorensco at 6 p.m. at Knick Park - which promises to be a great game. But the Royals need first to solve Clifton Park.

Thursday's full schedule is below.

2008 New York State Connie Mack Tournament
Wednesday’s Results

Halfmoon Mariners 15, North Country Coyotes 2
Colonie Raiders 8, West Genesee 0
Sorensco Devil Cats 5, South Troy Dodgers 1
Clifton Park Yankees 8, North Colonie Padres 4
Lansingburgh Royals 11, Fayetteville Manlius Hornets 2

Lansingburgh's Caleb Gleason makes a diving grab against Fayetteville-Manlius in the opening round of the Upper New York Connie Mack Tournament. (Carras - The Record)

Thursday's Schedule
Colonie High School

South Troy Dodgers vs. West Genesee Wildcats, 10 a.m.
Colonie Raiders vs. Halfmoon Mariners, 12:30 p.m.
Colonie/Halfmoon loser vs. North Colonie/Fayetteville-Manlius winner, 3:30 p.m.

Knickerbacker Park, Lansingburgh

North Colonie vs. Fayetteville-Manlius, 10 a.m.
Lansingburgh Royals vs. Clifton Park Yankees, 12:30 p.m.
Clifton Park/Lansingburgh loser vs. North Country Coyotes, 3:30 p.m.
Clifton Park /Lansingburgh winner vs. Sorensco Devil Cats, 6:00 p.m.