8/16/14 Chicago Cubs @ New York Mets

The Cubbies were in town to take on the Mets last night. The match was the 2nd game, of a 4 game series. Mets took this one by a score of 7-3.

A groundskeeper paints the foul line on the infield

New York Mets Outfield Matt den Dekker looks out onto the field prior to the game 

Chicago Cubs Outfield Justin Ruggiano takes a swing at a pitch 

New York Mets First base Lucas Duda drops his bat on the way to first base

New York Mets Outfield Curtis Granderson reacts after being robbed of a base hit

New York Mets Third base David Wright kneels down before the first batter of the inning

New York Mets David Wright heads to third base

New York Mets Pitcher Vic Black delivers a pitch 

New York Mets Outfield Matt den Dekker heads toward third base 

New York Mets First base Lucas Duda heads to second base on a ground ball 

New York Mets Pitcher Buddy Carlyle delivers a pitch

8/9/14 Denver Outlaws @ New York Lizards

My first time photographing a NY Lizard's game. The game was between the Denver Outlaws and New York Lizards on August 9th. It took overtime to reach a result, where the Lizards won 12-11. Here are some photos from the game.

Fans watch warmups prior to the game

New York Lizards Midfield Michael Kimmel takes the field prior to the game

New York Lizards Midfield JoJo Marasco takes a shot on goal

New York Lizards Goalie Drew Adams makes a save

Denver Outlaws Midfield Justin Pennington carries the ball

New York Lizards Kevin Unterstein during a break in play

Denver Outlaws Midfield Justin Pennington battles for the ball with New York Lizards Midfield JoJo Marasco 

New York Lizards Attack Rob Pannell is guarded by Denver Outlaws Midfield Domenic Sebastiani 

Denver Outlaws Attack Chris Bocklet carries the ball 

New York Lizards Defense Kyle Hartzell scores the game winning goal in overtime

7/12/14 International Tennis Hall of Fame

This past Saturday, July 12th, was the International Hall of Fame Tennis Enshrinement Ceremonies. At the conclusion of the ceremonies, the Hall of Fame tournament semi-finals took place. Here are a few of the images from the day.

A view of the grounds at the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum

Longtime tennis industry leader Jane Brown Grimes, delivers her acceptance speech

A celebrated tennis journalist and historian, John Barrett, is presented with his hall of fame jacket by his wife, Angela Margaret Mortimer Barrett

Lindsay Davenport is given her plaque at the ceremony

Bud Collins walks around the grounds during the Hall of Fame Tennis Enshrinement Ceremony

I can't remember exactly who these guys were, but they were pretty cool

The 2014 induction class from left to right; Nick Bollettieri, Jane Brown Grimes, Lindsay Davenport, John Barrett and Chantal Vandierendonck

Lindsey Davenport signs autographs for fans

Lleyton Hewitt in action

Jack Sock in action

Jack Sock in action

Jack Sock in action

Lleyton Hewitt in action

A ball boy waits to chase down a ball

Lleyton Hewitt signing autographs for his fans after his victory over Jack Sock

7/4/14 Texas Rangers @ New York Mets

My first time photographing the Mets @ Citi Field. The game was between the Texas Rangers and New York Mets on July 4th. Mets took the game 6-5.

Batting Helmets of the New York Mets are stored inside the dugout

New York Mets field crew work on the field prior to the Texas Rangers versus the New York Mets at Citi Field in Flushing, NY.

New York Mets Outfield Kirk Nieuwenhuis watches a tribute to former Yankee Lou Gehrig from the dugout

New York Mets First base Lucas Duda comes home after his double was overturned and called a home run by the umpires 

Texas Rangers Starting pitcher Yu Darvish delivers a pitch 

New York Mets First base Lucas Duda rounds third base and heads home to score a run  

 A general view of Citi Field during the Texas Rangers versus the New York Mets 

New York Mets Outfield Curtis Granderson fouls off a ball

New York Mets Pitcher Jenrry Mejia celebrates after getting the save

A post game fireworks display at Citi Field for the Fourth of July

6/28/14 MMA Platinum Gloves

Another first for this year, an MMA (mixed martial arts) competition. The MMA Platinum Gloves competition for amateurs took place on June 28th in St. James, NY. Despite photographing in the worst lighting conditions I've ever experienced, I still came out with a handful of decent shots. 

Catchweight Henry Mills of Vamos BJJ enters the ring prior to his fight against Saverio Cianciotta of Kioto BJJ

Middleweight Dean Hadzikostas of KTFO poses after defeating Ron Rasanen of Kioto BJJ

Featherweight Paul Geraci of Bellmore Kickboxing reacts after defeating Victor Robinson of VollaSign Entertainment 

Catchweight Shaquan Moore (top) of East West MMA fights against John Gillespie of Bellmore Kickboxing

Catchweight Shaquan Moore (left) of East West MMA fights against John Gillespie of Bellmore Kickboxing 

Featherweight Paul Geraci of Bellmore Kickboxing enters the ring prior to his fight against Victor Robinson of VollaSign

Lightweight Rich Appenzeller in the black shorts of East West MMA fights against Robert Rodriguez of World Gym 

Lightweight Robert Rodriguez of World Gym lies on the ground after being defeated by Rich Appenzeller of East West MMA 

Welterweight LaRon McCravey of Bellmore Kickboxing is interviewed after defeating Zack Rosado