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    Preparing for Our Nantucket Adventure, Nantucket 2024

    Tomorrow, our family embarks on our trip to Nantucket. We’re taking an 8 o’clock ferry to Bridgeport out of Port Jefferson and then a 2:45 p.m. ferry from Hyannis to Nantucket, arriving around 5 p.m. We’ll be there for a month. We’re excited about all the great adventures we’ll have and the independence the kids will enjoy by being able to ride their bikes all by themselves.

  • Baseball Games,  News

    Frankie’s Game, 2024-07-27

    NS Giants Mejia 8U Make Comeback Attempt, But Fall To NS Giants Sanfilippo 8U

    By GameChanger Media

    NS Giants Mejia 8U’s effort to come back from down six runs in the fourth inning came up just short, as they fell 6-4 to NS Giants Sanfilippo 8U on Saturday at ESM 2. NS Giants Mejia 8U closed the gap by scoring on a single and a double.

    NS Giants Sanfilippo 8U jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the second inning after James M singled, scoring two runs, Bryce A singled, scoring one run, and a steal of home scored one run.

    NS Giants Sanfilippo 8U added one run in the third. Dylan D grounded out, making the score 5-0.

    Jordan Z began the game for NS Giants Mejia 8U. They surrendered five hits and five runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking three. Matthew M started the game for NS Giants Sanfilippo 8U. The starting pitcher gave up zero hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out six and walking two.

    Thomas W drove the middle of the lineup, leading NS Giants Mejia 8U with three runs batted in. They went 1-for-2 on the day. Dylan W went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead NS Giants Mejia 8U in hits. Donovan L stole two bases. NS Giants Mejia 8U didn’t commit a single error in the field. Jordan Z had the most chances in the field with two.

    James M led NS Giants Sanfilippo 8U with two runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. The pitcher went 2-for-2 on the day. Ryan B and James M each collected two hits for NS Giants Sanfilippo 8U. Bryce A, Ryan B, Dylan D, James M, and Matthew M each stole multiple bases for NS Giants Sanfilippo 8U. NS Giants Sanfilippo 8U stole 16 bases in the game. NS Giants Sanfilippo 8U were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Dylan D had the most chances in the field with two.

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    Donovan 2 Stolen Bases, Frankie Strikes out, 2024-07-27

    Frankie Ground Ball to 1st to End the Inning, 2024-07-27

  • Baseball Games,  News

    Frankie Game, 2024-07-25

    Nice Defensive Play by 2nd Baseman and Frankie at 1st, 2024-07-25

    Frankie Beats the Throw for Infield Single to Lead off the Game, 2024-07-25

    Frankie Beats out the Throw for an Infield Single to Start off the Game, Dugout View, 2024-07-25

    Dylan Sacrifice Ground out after Stolen Base by Frankie, 2024-07-25

    Frankie Pops out to 1st Base to End the Inning, 2024-07-25

    Brian Warming Landon up and Frankie Coming in to Catch, 2024-07-25

    Brian Warming Landon up and Frankie Coming in to Catch, 2024-07-25

    Landon Gets a Strikeout, Frankie Holds the Runner at 1st With A Good Stop, 2024-07-25

  • Baseball Games,  News

    Frankie’s Game, 2024-07-22

    Phillip (PJ)’s Clutch Hitting Propels NS Giants Mejia 8U To Victory Over Longwood Lions 8U

    By GameChanger Media

    Phillip (PJ) R drove in five runs on two hits to lead NS Giants Mejia 8U past Longwood Lions 8U 18-8 on Monday at DIP 2. Phillip (PJ) R hit an inside the park grand slam in the fourth inning, scoring four runs, and singled in the third inning, scoring one.

    NS Giants Mejia 8U got on the board in the top of the first inning after Jameson S singled, scoring two runs, Chase P singled, scoring one run, Myles H drew a walk, scoring one run, and Frankie G singled, scoring two runs.

    A walk by Jameson S extended the NS Giants Mejia 8U lead to 7-0 in the top of the second inning.

    NS Giants Mejia 8U added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Dylan W singled, Donovan L grounded out, Phillip (PJ) R singled, and Thomas W walked, each scoring one run.

    Longwood Lions 8U scored six runs on four hits in the bottom of the third inning. Jayson A hit an inside the park grand slam, and Asa F tripled, scoring two runs.

    NS Giants Mejia 8U scored six runs on two hits in the top of the fourth inning. Phillip (PJ) R hit an inside the park grand slam, and Myles H singled, scoring two runs.

    Dylan W started on the mound for NS Giants Mejia 8U. They gave up two hits and one run over two innings, striking out five and walking three. Matthew B stepped on the bump first for Longwood Lions 8U. They surrendered four hits and six runs over two-thirds of an inning, striking out two and walking four. Landon W appeared in relief for NS Giants Mejia 8U.

    NS Giants Mejia 8U accumulated 11 hits in the game. Frankie G, Myles H, Phillip (PJ) R, and Dylan W each collected two hits for NS Giants Mejia 8U. NS Giants Mejia 8U had a strong eye at the plate, piling up 16 walks for the game. Donovan L, Landon W, and Thomas W led the team with three bases on balls each. Frankie G, Myles H, Chase P, Phillip (PJ) R, Landon W, and Dylan W each stole multiple bases for NS Giants Mejia 8U. NS Giants Mejia 8U ran wild on the base paths, tallying 21 stolen bases for the game. NS Giants Mejia 8U didn’t commit a single error in the field. Landon W had the most chances in the field with two.

    Jayson A provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Longwood Lions 8U with four runs batted in. They went 1-for-3 on the day. Matthew B, Asa F, and Camden L each collected two hits for Longwood Lions 8U. Longwood Lions 8U had a strong eye at the plate, piling up six walks for the game. Brantley G, Anthony B, and Billy A led the team with two free passes each. Brantley G, Anthony B, Billy A, and Camden L each stole multiple bases for Longwood Lions 8U. Longwood Lions 8U stole 11 bases in the game.

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    Frankie Singles to Lead off the Game, 2024-07-22

    Frankie Singles to Lead off the Game, Dugout View, 2024-07-22

    Landon Walks, Frankie 2 Stolen Bases, 2024-07-22

    Frankie 2 RBI Single, behind the plate, 2024-07-22

    Frankie 2 RBI Single, Dugout View, 2024-07-22

    Frankie Groundout to 1st, 2024-07-22

    Frankie Groundout to 1st, Dugout View, 2024-07-22

    Frankie Groundout to 1st Base Again, 2024-07-22

    End of Game Handshakes, Frankie and Roman Hugging, 2024-07-22

  • Baseball Games,  News

    Frankie’s Game, 2024-07-20

    All Offense In NS Giants Mejia 8U Loss Against Longwood Lions 8U

    By GameChanger Media

    NS Giants Mejia 8U’s bats were strong against Longwood Lions 8U on Saturday, but it wasn’t enough as NS Giants Mejia 8U fell 15-11 at Eastport South Manor-ESM 3 (75′). Longwood Lions 8U collected four hits, while NS Giants Mejia 8U had three.

    Longwood Lions 8U got on the board in the top of the first inning after Jayson A was struck by a pitch, Anthony B walked, and Asa F walked, each scoring one run.

    Longwood Lions 8U scored six runs on one hit in the top of the second inning. Camden L doubled, scoring two runs, Matthew B grounded out, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Anthony B drew a walk, scoring one run, and Asa F drew a walk, scoring one run.

    Longwood Lions 8U scored six runs on two hits in the top of the fourth inning. Asa F singled, scoring one run, Lucas M drew a walk, scoring one run, Alexander J drew a walk, scoring one run, Roman D drew a walk, scoring one run, Christian T drew a walk, scoring one run, and Camden L singled, scoring one run.

    NS Giants Mejia 8U scored six runs on zero hits in the bottom of the fourth inning. Jordan Z drew a walk, scoring one run, Zayn M drew a walk, scoring one run, Thomas W drew a walk, scoring one run, Jameson S drew a walk, scoring one run, Donovan L drew a walk, scoring one run, and Clayton A induced Nolan T to hit into a fielder’s choice, but one run scored.

    Jameson S opened the game for NS Giants Mejia 8U. They allowed one hit and six runs over one inning, striking out three and walking six. Asa F stepped on the mound first for Longwood Lions 8U. They gave up three hits and four runs over two innings, striking out four and walking three.

    Zayn M provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led NS Giants Mejia 8U with three runs batted in. Chase P, Phillip (PJ) R, and Jordan Z each collected one hit for NS Giants Mejia 8U. NS Giants Mejia 8U had patience at the plate, tallying 14 walks for the game. Frankie G and Donovan L led the team with three free passes each. Frankie G, Myles H, and Chase P each stole multiple bases for NS Giants Mejia 8U. NS Giants Mejia 8U ran wild on the base paths, accumulating eight stolen bases for the game.

    Camden L led Longwood Lions 8U with three hits in four at bats. Asa F and Camden L each drove in three runs for Longwood Lions 8U. Longwood Lions 8U had a strong eye at the plate, piling up 19 walks for the game. Christian T, Alexander J, and Roman D led the team with three walks each. Alexander J, Roman D, Brantley G, and Jayson A each stole multiple bases for Longwood Lions 8U. Longwood Lions 8U ran wild on the base paths, amassing 13 stolen bases for the game.

    NS Giants Mejia 8U will travel to Longwood Lions 8U for their next game on Monday.

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    Frankie Draws a Walk, 2024-07-20

    Frankie Draws a Walk from Another Angle, 2024-07-20

    PJ RBI Single to Right Field Frankie Scores, Frankie 2 Stolen Bases, 2024-07-20

    Frankie Pitching, 2024-07-20

    Frankie Pitching from a Different Angle, 2024-07-20

    Frankie Pitching Again from Another Angle, 2024-07-20

    Frankie Walks a Batter, Dugout View, 2024-07-20

    Frankie Pitching Gets Tips from Coach Gus, Hits the Batter, 2024-07-20

    Frankie Pitching Gets Tips from Coach Gus, Hits the Batter, 2024-07-20

    Frankie Pitching, 2024-07-20

    Frankie Pitching Gets a Strikeout, Dugout View push the bottom but, 2024-07-20

    Frankie Pitching Gets a Swing and a Miss, Dugout View, 2024-07-20

    Roman Walks, Frankie Pitching, 2024-07-20

    Frankie Draws a Walk, Dugout View, 2024-07-20

    PJ Draws a Walk, Frankie Stolen Base, 2024-07-20

    Frankie Draws a Walk, 2024-07-20, 2024-07-20

    Frankie Walks, Dugout View, 2024-07-20

    Roman Walks, Frankie Pitching, Dugout View, 2024-07-20

    Frankie Walks, 2024-07-20

    Frankie Pitching, Roman Stolen Base, 2024-07-20

    Thomas Walks with the Bases Loaded, Frankie Scores, 2024-07-20

    Thomas Walk with the Bases Loaded, Frankie Scores, 2024-07-20

  • Baseball Games,  News

    Frankie’s Game, 2024-07-18

    NS Giants Mejia 8U Victorious Over Bellport Blue Claws 8U

    By GameChanger Media

    NS Giants Mejia 8U were triumphant over Bellport Blue Claws 8U 7-4 on Thursday at Eastport South Manor-ESM 2 (60′).

    NS Giants Mejia 8U got on the board in the second inning after Cole C induced Thomas W to hit into a fielder’s choice, but two runs scored.

    Bellport Blue Claws 8U jumped back into the lead in the top of the third inning after Michael M walked, Alfred G was struck by a pitch, Gavin V walked, and Jace M walked, each scoring one run.

    In the bottom of the fourth inning, NS Giants Mejia 8U went back into the lead after Thomas W walked, Myles H walked, Jameson S was struck by a pitch, Frankie G was struck by a pitch, and Nolan T singled, each scoring one run.

    Jordan Z led things off on the hill for NS Giants Mejia 8U. They gave up zero hits and two runs over two and one-third innings, striking out four and walking four. Cole C started the game for Bellport Blue Claws 8U. They surrendered one hit and two runs (zero earned) over two innings, striking out five and walking one. Donovan L pitched two and one-third innings of no-run ball for NS Giants Mejia 8U in relief. They allowed zero hits, striking out seven and walking two.

    Thomas W led NS Giants Mejia 8U with three runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. Nolan T and Jordan Z each collected one hit for NS Giants Mejia 8U. NS Giants Mejia 8U had a strong eye at the plate, piling up six walks for the game. NS Giants Mejia 8U were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Jordan Z had the most chances in the field with two.

    Gavin V, Michael M, Jace M, and Alfred G each drove in one run for Bellport Blue Claws 8U. Gavin V led Bellport Blue Claws 8U with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting nine walks for the game.

    Next up for NS Giants Mejia 8U is a game against Longwood Lions 8U on Saturday.

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    Frankie Striking out, 2024-07-18

    Frankie Striking Out, 2024-07-18

    Frankie Hit by Pitch, Thomas Scores, 2024-07-18

  • Baseball Games,  News

    Frankie’s Game, 2024-07-02

    Big Second Inning Leads Three Village Patriots Gold 8U Past NS Giants Mejia 8U

    By GameChanger Media

    Three Village Patriots Gold 8U defeated NS Giants Mejia 8U 11-5 on Tuesday at Eastport South Manor-ESM 2 (60′) thanks in part to six runs in the second inning.

    NS Giants Mejia 8U opened the scoring in the top of the first thanks to two errors. NS Giants Mejia 8U first got on the board when an error scored one run.

    Three Village Patriots Gold 8U made the score 4-2 in the bottom of the first after Luke A drew a walk, scoring one run, Michael G drew a walk, scoring one run, and an error scored two runs.

    Three Village Patriots Gold 8U scored six runs on five hits in the bottom of the second inning. An error scored three runs, Brady N singled, scoring one run, Hunter A singled, scoring one run, and Matthew R singled, scoring one run.

    Jameson S opened the game for NS Giants Mejia 8U. They gave up zero hits and four runs (two earned) over two-thirds of an inning, striking out one and walking four. Brady N stepped on the hill first for Three Village Patriots Gold 8U. They allowed zero hits and two runs (zero earned) over two innings, striking out four and walking four.

    Frankie G, Donovan L, Phillip (PJ) R, Jameson S, and Jordan Z each drove in one run for NS Giants Mejia 8U. Donovan L went 1-for-1 at the plate to lead NS Giants Mejia 8U in hits. NS Giants Mejia 8U had a strong eye at the plate, amassing nine walks for the game. Myles H, Zayn M, and Jameson S led the team with two walks each.

    Maxwell G, Nicholas M, Matthew R, Hunter A, Brady N, and Brody S each collected one hit for Three Village Patriots Gold 8U. Brady N and Brody S each drove in two runs for Three Village Patriots Gold 8U. Michael G led Three Village Patriots Gold 8U with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing nine walks for the game. Liam M stole two bases. Three Village Patriots Gold 8U turned one double play in the game.

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    Frankie Infield RBI Single, Chase 2 Stolen Bases, 2024-07-02

    PJ Infield RBI Single up the Middle, Frankie Scores, 2024-07-02

    Frankie Infield Single, 2024-07-02

    Jameson Works a Walk, Frankie Steals 2 Bases, 2024-07-02

    Jordan Infield RBI Single, Frankie Scores, 2024-07-02