The Burlington Mets scored a single run in the second inning and then exploded for five runs in the third inning as they went on to defeat Delran 10-3 and claim their first RVL championship since 1951. Burlington starter Carl Taylor surrendered single runs in the first and second innings, but then settled down and kept Delran off the scoreboard until the seventh inning. Burlington third baseman Jeff Vitale was named the series MVP. Delran, who won the RVL championship in 2007 and 2008, was attempting to win their third championship in four years. Click here to see the photo gallery.

Sean Gusrang led off the second inning for Burlington with a solo home run. The Mets added two more runs in the fourth inning and three more in the sixth to defeat Delran 6-0 in game four of this best-of-five final. After four games, this series is all knotted up at two wins apiece. Shaun Babula went the distance to pick up the shutout victory for the Mets. Babula had to work out of a bases loaded jam in the sixth inning and also got a double play to erase a leadoff runner in the seventh inning. Click here to see the photo gallery.

Delran scored in three of the first four innings to build a 7-1 lead and then held off a late rally by the Mets to win game three of this series by the score of 7-5. Rocky Petrone hit a two-run home run as part of a three-run Delran first inning. Delran added three more in the third inning and a single run in the fourth. A four-run sixth inning by Burlington cut the lead to 7-5, but the Mets would come no closer. Winning pitcher Max Newill pitched into the seventh inning before handing the ball over to Jason Ronca. After losing game one of this best-of-five series, Delran now leads the series 2-1. Click here to see the photo gallery.

Delran scored the first run of the game in the top of the second inning when Matt Ulmer's RBI hit scored Rex Workman. Delran then exploded for ten runs an inning later to grab an 11-0 lead. Matt Ulmer knocked in two more runs with a double in that third inning. Burlington came back and scored seven runs over the final five innings to make the final score a more respectable 12-7. Winning pitcher Jason Ronca allowed two runs in four innings before yielding to Mark Wickersham. Delran's win knots this best-of-five series at one game apiece. Click here to see the photo gallery.

Delran led 3-2 after the first inning on the strength of Mike Delellis' three-run home run. Thanks to some great pitching and great defensive plays, it appeared as if the 3-2 lead would hold up. However, Burlington tied the score 3-3 in the bottom of the seventh inning following a misplayed pop up down the third base line. The Mets won game one of this best-of-five series in the bottom of the eighth inning when Dan Hennigan's sacrifice fly scored Matt Fischer. Shaun Babula went the distance to pick up the win for the Mets. Click here to see the photo gallery.

Schuylkill County scored ten points in the first half then held on for a 10-0 shutout over the Burlington County Blackhawks in a game played at Mount Holly's Iron Works Park. Monk Williams got the Coal Crackers on the board when he forced a safety. Caleb Shilko's touchdown reception and James Snowell's two point conversion gave Schuylkill County the 10-0 margin. Burlington County's best scoring opportunity came in the third quarter when the Blackhawks were stopped just short of the goal line on a fourth-and-goal. Schuylkill County improved to 3-0 on the season while Burlington County fell to 1-2. Click here to see the photo gallery.

After spotting Cinnaminson a 1-0 lead in the first inning, the Burlington Mets erupted for eight runs in the top of the third inning. Garrett Mull had the big hit with a three RBI double. Dave Jost followed with a two run home run. The Mets added one more run in the top of the fourth inning and went on to win 9-2. Carl Taylor picked up the win for Burlington while Ryan Varga sufferred the loss for Cinnaminson. Burlington will now advance to the Rancocas Valley League Finals for the second year in a row. Click here to see the photo gallery.

Vincentown erased a 2-0 deficit and won this Rancocas Valley League semifinal matchup 6-2 by plating six runs over the final two innings. The Merchants scored three runs in the top of the sixth inning, capped by an RBI single by Dan Hayduk. Vincentown added three more runs in the top of the seventh inning on Jesse Pappler's three-run home run. Alan Hasher picked up the win for Vincentown while Delran's Eric Gertie was tagged with the loss. Gertie was a perfect 8-0 during the regular season. Click here to see the photo gallery.

Burlington took the first game in this best-of-three semifinal matchup against Cinnaminson by the score of 2-1. The Mets scored their first run in the bottom of the first inning when Shaun Babula raced home following a passed ball. Cinnaminson knotted the score 1-1 on an infield hit in the top of the second inning. Starting pitchers Shaun Babula and Chris Murray settled down and held their opponent scoreless until a walk to Burlington's Matt Fischer with the bases loaded forced in the eventual winning run in the bottom of the fifth inning. Shaun Babula picked up the win for the Mets while Cinnaminson's Chris Murray took the hard luck loss. Click here to see the photo gallery.

Burlington grabbed an early 4-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning. Willingboro quickly responded with two runs in the top of the third inning. Willingboro tied the game in the top of the seventh inning on a big two-out two-run hit off the bat of Kellen Peter. The Mets had the opportunity to win this game in their half of the seventh inning, but the game ended with the potential winning run thrown out at home plate. Starting pitchers Mike Hynes of Willingboro and Carl Taylor of Burlington pitched brilliantly at times, working out of jams, but neither was involved in a decision. Click here to see the photo gallery.

The Lady Indians scored four times in the first four innings then held on to defeat Paul VI by the score of 4-2. Winning pitcher Tara Dunning went the distance and kept the Lady Eagles in check allowing nine hits while striking out five. Paul VI starting pitcher Cara Grayson took the loss in this Olympic Conference matchup. Click here to see the photo gallery.

Mike McGee and Bill Joyce belted home runs for Haddon Township as the Hawks overcame an early 5-0 deficit to defeat conference opponent Sterling 11-10. Bill Joyce's blast was part of a six-run sixth inning for Haddon Township. Dustin Smith, who came on in releif of starter Matt Donaldson, picked up the win for the Hawks. Sterling's Shane Watson was tagged with the loss. Click here to see the photo gallery.

Haddonfield erupted for twelve runs in the fifth inning to erase an early 4-0 deficit. The Bulldawgs scored one more run in the sixth inning to make the final score 13-4. Julius Bzozowski went the distance to pick up the win for Haddonfield. Jason Fox, who came in to relieve West Deptford starter Tony Urban, was tagged with the loss. Click here to see the photo gallery.

Brooke Fisher crossed home plate with the only run of the game in the top of the first inning. Winning pitcher Laura Messina made sure that lead held up by pitching a three-hit shutout. Messina also struck out 12 batters along the way. Amber Scott pitched a brilliant game for the Lady Mustangs but was the hard luck losing pitcher. Click here to see the photo gallery.

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