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John Gianutsos’ RBI Single Ignites Giants’ Fourth-Inning Rally
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.
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Frankie Gianutsos’ Early Double Ignites Giants’ Comeback in 12-9 Game
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.
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Frankie G Leads North Shore AL All-Stars to 13-3 Victory Over Moriches Bay
The North Shore AL All-Stars rode a balanced attack to a 13-3 victory over Moriches Bay on Friday at 24 Beachfern Rd, powered by patient at-bats, timely hits, and key contributions from Frankie G.
Inning-by-inning, the action moved with pace:
First inning: North Shore got on the board when Jackson F grounded out, scoring one run.
Second inning: Moriches Bay moved in front as Sawyer singled, scoring two runs for a 2-1 lead.
Third inning: Moriches Bay added one more run on a passed ball.
Bottom of the third: North Shore reclaimed the advantage as Moriches Bay committed an error, Ben B walked, Aiden G singled to center, Lorenzo B grounded out, and Preston C singled to center, each scoring one run.
Bottom of the fourth: North Shore broke the game open with five runs on four hits. Frankie G singled, driving in two runs; Ben B grounded out scoring one; an error scored one more; Jackson F then tripled to center, bringing home another run.
Winning pitcher Preston C worked two innings after entering in relief, allowing one hit and one run (unearned) with four strikeouts and two walks. Aiden G started for North Shore, tossing two innings and fanning five while issuing six walks.
Sawyer started for Moriches Bay and covered two and one-third innings, giving up three hits and seven runs (two earned) with three strikeouts and four walks. Santino C hurled a scoreless frame in relief, striking out two.
Stat highlights included Frankie G leading the offense with three RBIs on a 1-for-2 day. Angelo G stood out in the lineup, collecting three hits in three at-bats. The team drew six walks, showing patience at the plate.
For Moriches Bay, Nicky and Sawyer each added a hit, with Sawyer driving in two runs. KJ contributed two walks.
This win demonstrated North Shore’s depth and hustle, with Frankie G playing a pivotal role in the offense and defense throughout the game.