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Frankie Gianutsos’ Strong Relief and Defensive Spark in Tough 10-1 Loss
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
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Fifth-Inning Burst Enough To Lead Middle Country Mustangs 11U Past North Shore Giants-Fiordalisi 11U
Middle Country Mustangs 11U defeated North Shore Giants-Fiordalisi 11U 10-0 on Wednesday thanks in part to six runs in the fifth inning.
Middle Country Mustangs 11U were the first to get on the board in the first when Dylan G grounded out, scoring one run.
Middle Country Mustangs 11U extended their early lead with two runs in the top of the third thanks to RBI doubles by Gavin G and CJ.
Middle Country Mustangs 11U scored six runs on four hits in the top of the fifth inning. An error scored one run, an error scored one run, Dylan G tripled, scoring two runs, an error scored one run, and Dom D singled, scoring one run.
Landon W led things off on the mound for North Shore Giants-Fiordalisi 11U. The pitcher allowed nine hits and 10 runs (four earned) over four and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking none. Kyle B led things off on the hill for Middle Country Mustangs 11U. The right-handed pitcher surrendered two hits and zero runs over four innings, striking out two and walking one.
Christian F and Landon W were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected one hit for North Shore Giants-Fiordalisi 11U while hitting back-to-back. Ryan D stole three bases.
Dylan G drove the middle of the lineup, leading Middle Country Mustangs 11U with three runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Alex J, Kyle B, and CJ each collected two hits for Middle Country Mustangs 11U. Middle Country Mustangs 11U turned two double plays in the game.
Next up for North Shore Giants-Fiordalisi 11U is a game at Middle Country Mustangs 11U on Saturday.
John Grounds Out To 3rd Base, 2025-06-11
Landon W. Pitches Top Of 3rd, John Catching, 2025-06-11
Landon W. Pitches Top Of 4th, John Catching, 2025-06-11
Landon W. Pitches Top Of 4th, John Catching, Nice Play By Christian F. At 2:00, 2025-06-11
Left Fielder Makes Great Catch On John’s Line Drive, Doubles Lance F. From 1st, 2025-06-11
Landon W. Pitches Top 5th, John Catching, 2025-06-11