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Frankie’s Game, 2024-06-06
Big Fourth Inning Leads Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U Past NS Giants Mejia 8U
By GameChanger Media
Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U defeated NS Giants Mejia 8U 10-4 on Thursday at Eastport South Manor-ESM 2 (60′) thanks in part to six runs in the fourth inning.
Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U were the first to get on the board in the first when Connor L singled, scoring one run.
Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U added three runs in the third after Tyler H doubled.
Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U scored six runs on one hit in the bottom of the fourth inning. AJ A was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Jordan S drew a walk, scoring one run, Bode M doubled, scoring two runs, an error scored one run, and Edan D drew a walk, scoring one run.
Jameson S stepped on the mound first for NS Giants Mejia 8U. The starting pitcher gave up one hit and one run over one inning, striking out three and walking two. Edan D led things off on the hill for Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U. The starting pitcher allowed two hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out seven and walking none.
Myles H led NS Giants Mejia 8U with three runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. They went 1-for-2 on the day. Jordan Z led NS Giants Mejia 8U with three hits in three at bats. NS Giants Mejia 8U turned one double play in the game.
Tyler H provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U with three runs batted in. They went 2-for-3 on the day. Bode M and Tyler H each collected two hits for Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U. Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U had patience at the plate, collecting 10 walks for the game. Tyler H and Edan D led the team with two free passes each. Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U turned one double play in the game. Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Connor L had the most chances in the field with one.
NS Giants Mejia 8U will travel to Bellport Blue Claws 8U for their next game on Wednesday.
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Remembering Lora Stewart/Trip to Nantucket
This past weekend, we made our first trip to Nantucket since my accident. Last year, I arranged with our neighbor Andy Bennett to redo the porch and deck on the house to include a ramp that would allow me to access the front door. This is our first opportunity to give it a try and it worked out very well. Not only could I access the house but the ramp and deck are very sturdy and I can get around in the house as well.
The service for Lora was a success I think. There were a few tears but mostly, it was uplifting which is what Lora would’ve wanted. I think we are all still shaken by the loss. It happened so suddenly and unexpectedly that it seems magnified. The service was led by her childhood friend and Paul. Their kids, Perry, Dan, and Diana also spoke and read poems. Something interesting was that, a few years ago, Lora had gone through a workshop in which she wrote her own obituary and indicated what she would like said at a service for her. The product of that workshop and the notes that she left behind guided Paul in creating the program for her service. The service was followed by a reception at Bartlett’s farm. As Ariele put it, it was “the sad bright side of these types of occasions” as we got to see many relatives that we don’t get to see often and catch up. It was wonderful to see Frankie and Nat Stevens interacting in such a wonderful way. Nat was one of my favorites growing up as was Paul and great uncle Tom.
Gerry Gianutsos and Nat Stevens at the reception at Bartlett’s farm Perry also told me that Arielle is pregnant with a boy who is due in July. This was really exciting news. Since she is so far into her pregnancy, she was unable to make the trip to Nantucket and attend. Their daughter, Millie, also stayed home with her. Perry’s brother Dan and his wife Jennifer were there with their two kids, Avery and Colby. On Sunday, the day after the service, Philomena, John and Frankie got a chance to get to know Avery and Colby at Jetties Beach, where we went with Diana, Dan, Jen, Paul and Lora’s sister Mary. We went at low tide so that the water was warm and shallow and Dan brought nets and fishing poles to try to catch some critters. I couldn’t get to the beach so I sat at the sandbar and had a beer and watched the band while you all played and hung out. I was really glad that you got a chance to get to know your cousins like that. I have always been close with the Stewarts and I am glad that you guys had a chance to get to know their next generation.
We had a pretty cool experience at the ferry on the ride home. Not only did Frankie get many of the truck drivers honk their horns, we saw something that had a little bit of significance. At the end of last year, a drunk driver toppled the fountain at the bottom of Main Street. It’s not the first time it has happened, but it needed to be repaired. As we were waiting to board the ferry, a truck drove off the ferry with the repaired fountain loaded in its bed. We also discovered that there was a statue dedicated to Mr. Rogers in front of the Dreamland Theater. Of course I made you stop and take a picture!
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Frankie’s Game, 2024-06-01
NS Giants Mejia 8U Defeated By LI Sharks 8U
By GameChanger Media
NS Giants Mejia 8U could not keep pace with LI Sharks 8U 11-8 on Saturday at Eastport South Manor-ESM 3 (75′).
LI Sharks 8U jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Collin L singled, scoring one run, Jayden C doubled, scoring one run, River F singled, scoring one run, Tommy M singled, scoring two runs, and Tony B grounded out, scoring one run.
A double by Jax V extended the LI Sharks 8U lead to 7-2 in the top of the second inning.
NS Giants Mejia 8U scored five runs on four hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. Jordan Z doubled, scoring one run, Dylan W singled, scoring one run, Donovan L singled, scoring one run, Myles H drew a walk, scoring one run, and Jameson S drew a walk, scoring one run.
Jordan Z started on the bump for NS Giants Mejia 8U. They surrendered seven hits and seven runs over one and one-third innings, striking out two and walking two. Jax V started on the mound for LI Sharks 8U. They gave up one hit and two runs over two innings, striking out six and walking four.
Donovan L and Jordan Z each drove in two runs for NS Giants Mejia 8U. Landon W led NS Giants Mejia 8U with two hits in four at bats. NS Giants Mejia 8U had patience at the plate, tallying 12 walks for the game. Myles H, Phillip (PJ) R, and Jameson S led the team with two free passes each. Landon W and Dylan W each stole multiple bases for NS Giants Mejia 8U. NS Giants Mejia 8U stole six bases in the game.
LI Sharks 8U amassed 10 hits in the game. Jayden C drove the middle of the lineup, leading LI Sharks 8U with three runs batted in. They went 2-for-3 on the day. Jax V, Jayden C, and Jonathan T each collected two hits for LI Sharks 8U. LI Sharks 8U had a strong eye at the plate, tallying nine walks for the game. William A, Tony B, and Joey T led the team with two walks each. William A, Jayden C, River F, Jonathan T, Joey T, and Jake B each stole multiple bases for LI Sharks 8U. LI Sharks 8U ran wild on the base paths, piling up 18 stolen bases for the game.
NS Giants Mejia 8U will travel to Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U for their next game on Thursday.
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