Both NS Giants Mejia 9U and Team Steel 9U had their offenses going on Monday at Firemans 1 (Ridge), but NS Giants Mejia 9U eventually prevailed 16-12. NS Giants Mejia 9U collected 11 hits, while Team Steel 9U had seven.

The game was back-and-forth, but an error in the fifth inning helped NS Giants Mejia 9U take the lead for good.

NS Giants Mejia 9U got on the board in the first inning after Zayn M drew a walk, scoring one run.

Team Steel 9U made the score 3-1 in the bottom of the first after Dominic R doubled, scoring two runs, and Daniel S grounded out, scoring one run.

NS Giants Mejia 9U flipped the game on its head in the top of the second, scoring five runs on three hits to take the lead, 6-3. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Matteo C that drove in two.

Team Steel 9U flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the second, scoring six runs on two hits to take the lead, 9-6. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Brody G that drove in two.

NS Giants Mejia 9U flipped the game on its head in the top of the third, scoring six runs on four hits to take the lead, 12-9. The biggest blow in the inning was a home run to left field by Ethan M that drove in two.

Shawn H singled to center field, which helped Team Steel 9U tie the game at 12 in the bottom of the fourth.

NS Giants Mejia 9U captured the lead, 16-12, in the top of the fifth when an error scored one run, Jameson S doubled, scoring two runs, and Dylan J singled, scoring one run.

Donovan L started the game for NS Giants Mejia 9U. The pitcher surrendered two hits and five runs over one and one-third innings, striking out two and walking three. Dominic R started the game for Team Steel 9U. The starting pitcher gave up four hits and six runs (one earned) over two innings, striking out three and walking seven. Frankie 42 appeared in relief for NS Giants Mejia 9U along with Dylan J.

NS Giants Mejia 9U collected 11 hits in the game. Jameson S led NS Giants Mejia 9U with four runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup. Jameson S went 2-for-4 on the day. NS Giants Mejia 9U’s Dylan J, the number eight hitter, led NS Giants Mejia 9U with three hits in four at bats. Ethan M collected two hits for NS Giants Mejia 9U in four at bats. Zayn M paced NS Giants Mejia 9U with four walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up 13 walks for the game. Ethan M stole two bases. NS Giants Mejia 9U were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Donovan L made the most plays with two.

Dominic R and Shawn H were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Team Steel 9U. Brody G led Team Steel 9U with three runs batted in. The pitcher went 1-for-1 on the day. Team Steel 9U had patience at the plate, tallying 10 walks for the game. Lucas T, Brody G, and Alfonso R led the team with two bases on balls each. Brody G stole two bases.

NS Giants Mejia 9U will travel to Sayville Flashes Purple 9U for their next game on Wednesday.

The NS Giants Mejia 9U rolled to a 12-1 victory over the Smithtown Bulls Red 9U on Saturday at ESM 2, and it was a complete team effort highlighted by a big hit and a clean inning of relief from Frankie G.

NS Giants Mejia 9U struck first in the top of the first. Ryan M singled, Matteo C followed with a single to the left side, a Smithtown error opened the door, and Phillip (PJ) R grounded out — each of those plays contributing a run as the hosts put the first crooked-number on the board.

In the top of the second, a triple by Frankie G extended the Giants’ lead to 6-0, a powerful swing that brought more momentum to the lineup.

The offense kept pouring it on in the top of the fourth, scoring six runs on four hits. An error produced two runs, Ryan M drew a bases-loaded walk to push another run across, Matteo C’s single added another, and Jameson S’s single drove in two more to complete the big inning.

On the mound, Donovan L got the start for NS Giants Mejia 9U and was dominant in his inning, allowing zero hits and zero runs while striking out three and issuing one walk. For Smithtown, Joey L took the loss after allowing seven hits and 10 runs (five earned) over 3 1/3 innings with four strikeouts and three walks. Frankie G came on in relief and tossed a scoreless inning, allowing zero hits, striking out two and walking one, preserving the shutout frame and keeping the game in hand.

At the plate, Zayn M, Jameson S, Frankie G, Matteo C, and Ryan M each drove in two runs, and Matteo C led the squad with two hits in three at-bats. Phillip (PJ) R and Frankie G each swiped multiple bases as the Giants ran aggressively, finishing with 11 stolen bases as a team.

On the Smithtown side, Nicholas R went 1-for-1 and recorded the team’s lone RBI, and Brendan R added two stolen bases.

NS Giants Mejia 9U will travel to Team Steel 9U for their next game on Monday.

NS Giants 11U battled hard but fell 16-6 to Pat Med Raiders 11U on Friday at Moriches 2. From the first inning to the final out this was a game of momentum swings, with plenty of hustle on both sides.

Pat Med Raiders 11U jumped on the board in the bottom of the first when Brennan G homered to right and the Giants committed an error, putting two runs on the board for the Raiders.

The Raiders tacked on five runs in the bottom of the second on three hits — Joshua P’s two-run homer to right, Liam J’s groundout that scored a run, and another long ball from Brennan G that cleared the fence for two more.

Pat Med added five more in the bottom of the third. Antonio P’s single produced a run, a daring steal of home added another, Cameron V’s double drove in two, and Shea C’s single added the fifth run of the frame.

NS Giants answered in the top of the fourth with a spirited rally. Dylan M doubled in two, and John Gianutsos followed with a run-scoring single that sparked the inning. Jake K drew a walk that produced a run, and Kaeden F grounded out to bring home another, giving the Giants five runs in the inning and a charge of energy that showed the team’s fight.

On the mound, the Giants’ starter (listed as G) worked into the early innings but was charged with six hits and 12 runs (six earned) over 2 2/3 innings, striking out three and issuing seven walks. Antonio P answered for Pat Med, tossing 1 2/3 innings of one-run ball with three strikeouts and three walks allowed.

Dylan M provided pop in the middle of the Giants lineup, finishing with two RBIs and a 1-for-1 day at the plate. John Gianutsos contributed a key RBI single and finished with one hit, one of three hits for the Giants (the others coming from Dylan M and Giovanni A). Jake K showed great patience, drawing two walks as the team totaled six walks on the day.

For Pat Med Raiders, Brennan G drove the offense with four RBIs and a 2-for-3 performance. Cameron V and Brennan G each collected two hits, and the Raiders showed aggressive baserunning — Antonio P, Shea C, and Kevin T all stole multiple bases as the team swiped 14 total. Pat Med played clean defense and committed no errors.

The Giants will look to carry the energy from that fourth-inning rally into their next game at USG NY 11U on Saturday. We saw grit, timely hitting, and baseball hustle — and John Gianutsos’s run-scoring single was a highlight that this family is proud to remember.

The NS Giants Mejia 9U battled all the way to the final out but fell 12-9 to Sayville Flashes Purple 9U on Friday at ESM 3. It was a back-and-forth contest full of energy, and Frankie G gave the Giants an early spark.

In the top of the first, a run-scoring double by Frankie G put NS Giants Mejia 9U on the board and set the tone for a team that kept fighting throughout the game.

Sayville answered in the bottom of the first. After an error opened the inning, Leo F singled to left field, and two runs crossed to put Sayville back on top.

The Flashes broke the game open in the bottom of the third, scoring six runs on four hits. Kaden K, Cole C, Jackson K and Julian B each delivered run-scoring singles, and an error accounted for the sixth run in the inning.

NS Giants Mejia 9U staged a spirited comeback in the top of the fifth, plating five runs on only two hits. Dylan O drew a bases-loaded walk that scored a run, an error produced two more runs, and a clutch single from Matteo C drove in two to cut the deficit.

On the mound, Ethan M started for NS Giants Mejia 9U and worked one and one-third innings, allowing two hits and two runs while striking out one and issuing four walks. For Sayville Flashes Purple 9U, Lucas F went two innings, surrendering three hits and one run with two strikeouts and two walks.

At the plate for NS Giants Mejia 9U, Jameson S, Frankie G and Matteo C each recorded two hits. Thomas W, Matteo C and Ryan M drove in two runs apiece. The Giants showed patience throughout the game, drawing nine walks — Donovan L, Dylan O and Ethan M each earned two walks — and they even turned a triple play on defense.

Julian B led Sayville with four RBIs and finished 3-for-3 from the plate. Jackson K added two hits, and the Flashes collected eight walks as a team, with Lucas F and Kaden K drawing two walks each.

For the Giants, Frankie G‘s double and two-hit day were bright moments in a hard-fought game. The team will regroup quickly and travel to Smithtown Bulls Red 9U for their next game on Saturday.

North Shore AL All-Stars scored eight runs in the fifth inning, which helped them defeat Patchogue-Medford 10-4 on Sunday at NSLL Doubleday. Jackson F singled, Preston C singled, scoring two runs, an error scored one run, an error scored one run, Angelo G singled, scoring one run, Frankie 42 singled, scoring one run, and Angelo G scored after tagging up.

North Shore AL All-Stars got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Jackson F singled, and Derick B hit into a fielder’s choice, each scoring one run.

Patchogue-Medford tied the game up in the top of the fourth thanks to two walks. Patchogue-Medford tied the game at two on a walk by #23.

In the top of the fifth, Patchogue-Medford broke up the tie when #6 scored after tagging up. Then a double by #20 followed to extend the lead to 4-2.

Preston C earned the win for North Shore AL All-Stars. The hurler surrendered two hits and two runs over two and one-third innings, striking out three and walking three. Ryan B led things off on the hill for North Shore AL All-Stars. The hurler gave up one hit and zero runs over two-thirds of an inning, striking out one and walking one. Chase J collected the save. Aiden G pitched one inning of shutout ball for North Shore AL All-Stars in relief. The hurler allowed zero hits, striking out three and walking three.

North Shore AL All-Stars piled up 11 hits in the game. Lorenzo B, Jackson F, Aiden G, and Angelo G each collected two hits for North Shore AL All-Stars. Preston C and Jackson F were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for North Shore AL All-Stars. North Shore AL All-Stars didn’t commit a single error in the field. Ryan B had the most chances in the field with five.

#21 set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Patchogue-Medford with two hits in three at bats. #15, #20, #7, and #23 each drove in one run for Patchogue-Medford. Patchogue-Medford had patience at the plate, tallying 11 walks for the game. #11, #22, #7, and #23 led the team with two walks each. #6 stole two bases.

North Shore AL All-Stars will travel to Moriches Bay for their next game on Friday.

John’s team won the world series in his first year at the majors level in little league. His teams have been to an League championship series and the world series in the prior seasons but this year they broke through to win with a major contribution from John.

Consistent Offense Leads Rays – NS Majors Spring Past Cardinals

Rays – NS Majors Spring built their lead a few runs at a time in an 8-2 victory over Cardinals on Tuesday at North Shore – Double Day Field.

Cardinals got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Zack R grounded out, and Patrick O singled to center field, each scoring one run.

Rays – NS Majors Spring tied the game in the top of the third thanks to a ground out by Trevor F, and a single by Karl B.

In the top of the fourth, Rays – NS Majors Spring broke up the tie when Nicholas B doubled, scoring one run. Then a single by Chase G followed to extend the lead to 4-2.

Nicholas B started the game for Rays – NS Majors Spring. The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and two runs (zero earned) over three innings, striking out five and walking one. Austin Y began the game for Cardinals. The pitcher gave up five hits and four runs (three earned) over three and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking five. John G tossed three innings of zero-run ball for Rays – NS Majors Spring in relief. The reliever surrendered one hit, striking out seven and walking three.

Rays – NS Majors Spring accumulated 10 hits in the game. Karl B and Myles K each collected two hits for Rays – NS Majors Spring. Karl B led Rays – NS Majors Spring with three runs batted in. The left fielder went 2-for-2 on the day. Rays – NS Majors Spring had a strong eye at the plate, piling up seven walks for the game. Marco E and John G led the team with two bases on balls each. Marco E, Nicholas B, and Colin B each stole multiple bases for Rays – NS Majors Spring. Rays – NS Majors Spring ran wild on the base paths, collecting 12 stolen bases for the game.

Patrick O, Nicholas L, Mason M, and Ryan Z each collected one hit for Cardinals. Patrick O and Zack R each drove in one run for Cardinals.

John G. Walks, 2025-06-17

John G. Strikes Out, High 3rd Strike Called, 2025-06-17

John G. Pitches Bottom Of 4th, Part 1, 2025-06-17

John G. Pitches Bottom Of The 4th And Pulls A Houdini, Part 2, 2025-06-17

John G. Warms Up For Bottom Of The 5th, 2025-06-17

John G. Pitches Bottom Of The 5th, 2025-06-17

John G. Walks, 2025-06-17

Double Steal, Michael V. To 3rd, John G. To 2nd, 2025-06-17

John G. Warms Up For Bottom Of 6th, 2025-06-17

John G. Pitches Bottom Of 6th, Rays Win World Series, 2025-06-17

Thomas F struck out 12 batters as the right-handed pitcher led Rays – NS Majors Spring past Yankees 3-1 on Monday at North Shore – Double Day Field. Thomas F allowed two hits and one run over four and two-thirds innings while walking two, setting the tone for a pitching-heavy contest.

The pitching battle was fierce on both sides: Rays – NS Majors Spring pitchers totaled 15 strikeouts while Yankees recorded 11. A passed ball in the bottom of the second accounted for the Yankees’ lone run.

The decisive rally came in the top of the third, when singles by Logan K, Nicholas B and John G produced the three runs that put Rays ahead 3-1. John G delivered a timely RBI single in that sequence, driving in the run that completed the inning’s scoring and giving the team a lead it would not relinquish.

On the bump for Yankees, J started and worked two innings, surrendering one hit and no runs while striking out five and issuing three walks. Keegan J threw one inning of scoreless relief for Rays – NS Majors Spring, allowing no hits while striking out two.

Keegan J and Thomas F each collected two hits for Rays – NS Majors Spring. Nicholas B, Logan K, and John G each drove in one run for the winners. Trevor F and Keegan J swiped multiple bases, and the defense was flawless — Rays handled every play without an error, with Keegan J logging the most chances in the field (13).

For the Yankees, Colton and J each recorded one hit, and the club turned one double play. Yankees also committed no errors; B had the most chances in the field for them with one.

John G. Strikes out, 2025-06-16

John G. Strikes out, 2025-06-16

John G. RBI Single, Thomas F. Scores, 2025-06-16

NS Giants Mejia 9U battled hard but fell to Three Village Patriots Black 9U, 10-1, Wednesday at Firemans 1 (Ridge). The Patriots jumped on the board early and kept pressure on the defense, but there was a bright and determined showing from Frankie G in relief that our family can be proud of.

Three Village Patriots Black 9U opened the scoring in the top of the first when Nicholas M drew a walk that pushed home a run, followed by a Jake A single that plated two more.

The Patriots broke the game open in the top of the fourth, scoring five runs on three hits: a Jake A single (one run), a Liam M single (one run), a Jack H groundout that scored (one run), and a Grayson F double that drove home two runs.

Frankie G came on in relief and gave the Giants three innings on the mound. He struck out six, allowed four hits and five runs (one earned), and issued four walks while showing the kind of competitive fire and poise that keeps a game within reach. During his stint he also helped the defense stay engaged, with plays captured on video that include a clean play on a ground ball to short and a play that led into a double play on a fly ball to center.

Jameson S started for NS Giants Mejia 9U, tossing one-third of an inning, allowing three runs, and issuing three walks. On the other side, Nicholas M started for Three Village Patriots Black 9U and turned in a strong outing: five innings, two hits, one run, six strikeouts and no walks.

At the plate, Donovan L and Ryan M delivered the two hits for the Giants, hitting back-to-back in the lineup. Matteo C drove in NS Giants Mejia’s lone run with the team RBI. Defensively the Giants turned one double play in the game.

For the Patriots, Jake A was a key contributor—he drove in three runs from the No. 7 spot and finished 2-for-4. Jake A and Grayson F each collected two hits. Carter S led the Patriots with three walks, and the team showed patience at the plate overall with 10 walks. They also swiped seven bases and were error-free on defense; Nicholas M made the most plays with four.

NS Giants Mejia 9U will host LI Sharks 9U on Sunday for their next matchup.

Frankie G. Warming Up To Pitch, 2025-06-11

Frankie G. Pitching Top Of The 1st, 2025-06-11

Frankie G. Warming Up To Pitch 2nd Inning, 2025-06-11

Frankie G. Finishes The 2nd Inning Pitching, 2025-06-11

Frankie G. Pitching, Nice Play On A Groundball To Shortstop, 2025-06-11

Frankie G. Pitches 3rd Inning, Featuring Double Play On Fly Ball To Center, 2025-06-11

Frankie G. Pitches 4th Inning, 2025-06-11

Frankie G. Long Fly Ball To Center Field, 2025-06-11