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New Jersey Little Leaguer Cleared to Play After Being Suspended for ‘Unsportsmanlike’ Bat Flip
DEPTFORD, NEW JERSEY, JUL 24 – Judge ruled suspension of 12-year-old Marco Rocco was arbitrary, allowing him to play in the New Jersey State Tournament where his team competes for the championship.
- On Thursday, Judge Robert G. Malestein ruled to allow Marco Rocco to play in the State Tournament final in Deptford, issuing the decision five hours before first pitch.
- After being ejected last week, Rocco's family filed a restraining order Tuesday in Gloucester County Chancery Division.
- Malestein found Little League unclear on bat flips, stating `And it appears to be promoted`, and noted a double standard in enforcement.
- In its statement, the organization added `While we continue to follow any orders governed by the court of law, Little League is extremely disappointed that time, energy, and attention were diverted away from our volunteers and communities`.
- Advancing teams will head to the Metro Region Tournament in Bristol, Connecticut, after Haddonfield faces Elmora in Deptford, with the winner moving on, as the court overturned the suspension.
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New Jersey Little Leaguer plays after judge lifts his suspension for ’unsportsmanlike’ bat flip
DEPTFORD, N.J. — Marco Rocco fidgeted with his helmet and dug in at the plate to chants of "Marco! Marco!" from his Little League teammates as he settled in for a night of baseball, after his family got mixed up in a court case where a judge -- not an umpire or coach -- made the call that allowed him to take the field.
Judge makes ruling on Little League player suspended for ‘unsportsmanlike’ bat flip
New Jersey Little Leaguer Marco Rocco was allowed to play in the New Jersey state tournament Thursday night after a judge overturned his suspension for an “unsportsmanlike” bat flip.
Little Leaguer plays after judge lifts suspension for 'unsportsmanlike' bat flip
The 12-year-old Little Leaguer played Thursday night for his New Jersey team hours after he faced a suspension from his team's first state tournament game after he was ejected for flipping his bat as he celebrated a home run.
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