Marlins are League, Division Champions

The Marlins of the Newark Police Athletic League are the 1997 playoff and National division champs. (Pictured front) William Bean, Zach Griepsma, Dave Follette, Brandon Palermo, Ryan VanHall, Brad Maddock, Ed Hammond, Nick Palermo; (back) Coach Patty Bean, Manager Gene Palermo, Eric Naschke, Jon deWit, Josh Belli, Brian Rouse, Coach Keith Prindle. Team member Trent Barry was absent. (J. Miranda photo)

The 13-4 Marlins' quest for a championship crown started in the first game with a 9-3 win on July 16. The Marlins scored once in the first, added four n the third, three in the fifth and one in the sixth. The Yankees scored one in the third, fifth and sixth frame. Nick Palermo scored three runs while collecting two hits. The Marlins had seven hits in the game.

In game two, Marlin pitcher Jon deWit (pictured) allowed three Yankee hits in leading the Marlins to a 6-4 win and a playoff championship. Trent Barry was 2 for 3 in the game scoring once. The Marlins had four hits in the contest. DeWitt had six strikeouts for the winners. He finished the season with a 6-1 record.

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