What a night at Diamond in the Pines 1 (Coram). NS Giants Mejia 9U poured on the offense and closed strong in a 17-10 win over Bellport Blue Claws 9U, collecting 16 hits and setting the pace from the first pitch.

Starter Frankie Gianutsos took the ball and set an early tone, striking out four over two innings. Even when Bellport applied pressure, Frankie Gianutsos kept attacking the zone, competing every pitch and handing the game to the bullpen with the Giants right in the fight. At the plate, Frankie Gianutsos showed discipline all evening, drawing three walks to spark innings and keep the Blue Claws on their heels.

NS Giants Mejia 9U opened the scoring in the top of the first with a pair of timely singles, capped by a two-run knock from Matteo C. Bellport answered in the bottom of the second when Jace M lined a single down the left-field line to pull the game even at 3-3.

The Giants flipped the game in the third. A five-run burst on five hits made it 8-3, with the biggest swing coming from Phillip (PJ) R, whose crisp single plated two. From there, the offense kept coming in waves.

The decisive blow arrived in the sixth, when NS Giants Mejia 9U put up six runs on four hits. Dylan J smashed a triple to drive in two, Thomas W punched an RBI single, Dylan O added another run-scoring single, and Ryan M delivered an RBI single before tagging and scoring later in the frame to cap a relentless rally.

On the mound, Ryan M handled 3 1/3 innings of relief, striking out five while allowing five hits and five runs (four earned) with one walk. Before that, Frankie Gianutsos battled through two innings, yielding three hits and five runs, and fanning four against four walks. For Bellport, Chase M went two innings, giving up four hits and three runs with three strikeouts and three walks.

It was a true team effort at the plate: NS Giants Mejia 9U finished with 16 hits. Matteo C drove in four and went 2-for-5 out of the three-hole. Zayn M and Ryan M each tallied three hits, while Jameson S, Dylan O, and Dylan J all recorded multi-hit games. Showing patience, the Giants drew seven walks—paced by Frankie Gianutsos with three—and Ryan M swiped two bags to keep pressure on the bases.

For Bellport, Cole C delivered three RBIs while going 1-for-4. Gavin V, batting eighth, led the Blue Claws with a 2-for-2 night, and Lucas C drew two walks as Bellport matched the Giants with seven free passes.

NS Giants Mejia 9U now turn the page and hit the road to face Connetquot Chiefs 9U on Sunday—momentum in hand and confidence growing after a complete, high-energy win keyed by Frankie Gianutsos on the hill and on base.

NS Giants 11U showed grit and hustle in a fast-paced matchup at Medford 2 on Wednesday, ultimately falling to Three Village Patriots Gold 11U, 15-3. Even in a tough result, John G turned in a strong day at the plate, driving in a run and sparking the Giants’ offense.

Three Village Patriots Gold 11U jumped out early in the top of the first. Lucas C singled down the left field line, Jack G stole home, Aaron K singled down the right field line, Luca C lined a single to center, and Brayden M was hit by a pitch — each play bringing in a run to make it an early 5-0 game.

The visitors added two more in the second. Jack G tripled down the right field line and Lucas C followed with a single down the left field line, each plating a run to extend the lead.

In the third, Three Village Patriots Gold 11U put together a six-run frame on five hits. Brayden M doubled to drive in a run, Johnny H singled in two, Lucas C and Danny S each added run-scoring singles, and a steal of home accounted for another tally.

The Giants kept competing. John G went 1-for-2 with an RBI, leading the team in runs batted in on the day. He was joined in the hit column by Brayden W and Mallack W, who each collected a knock. The lineup showed patience too, working seven walks — with Camden M, Ryan D, and Kaeden F drawing two apiece — and stayed aggressive on the bases, swiping nine bags as a team. Ryan D and Brayden W each stole multiple bases. Defensively, NS Giants 11U played clean baseball without an error, and Brayden W led the way with four chances in the field.

On the mound, Brayden W started for NS Giants 11U, going two innings while allowing nine hits and seven runs with one walk. For Three Village Patriots Gold 11U, Luca C opened with two innings of two-hit, one-run ball, striking out one and walking three.

Three Village Patriots Gold 11U totaled 19 hits. Lucas C drove in three and finished a perfect 3-for-3. Jack G led all hitters with a 4-for-4 day, while James S, Danny S, Johnny H, and Brayden M posted multi-hit efforts. The visitors were active on the bases as well, recording 20 steals — with Caedan G, Christopher C, Aaron K, Jack G, James S, Danny S, Brayden M, and Lucas C each swiping multiple. They were also sure-handed in the field, playing error-free baseball, with Lucas C making two plays.

Next up: NS Giants 11U face Eastern A’s 11U on Saturday.

NS Giants Mejia 9U easily dispatched Longwood Lions 9U on Tuesday at Middle Country 2 (60′), 12–4 — and Frankie Gianutsos made his mark with a clutch bat and a lockdown outing in relief.

The Giants jumped out fast in the top of the first, stringing together three singles to grab the early lead. Ethan M started the scoring with a run-scoring single.

In the second, Frankie G ripped a single to left to extend the advantage to 4–0.

NS Giants Mejia 9U kept the pressure on in the third, tacking on another run after a Jameson S single.

The decisive burst came in the sixth when the Giants plated six runs on just one hit. Donovan L drove in a run with a groundout, Dylan O was hit by a pitch to force in another, Frankie G punched an RBI single, Matteo C worked a bases-loaded walk, and an error brought two more across to break the game open.

On the mound, starter Dylan J battled for 2 2/3 innings, allowing two hits and four runs — all unearned — while striking out four and walking four. From there, Frankie G slammed the door, firing 3 1/3 scoreless frames in relief. He scattered three hits, struck out seven, and walked three to secure the win down the stretch.

At the plate, Jameson S and Frankie G each collected two hits. Jameson S, Dylan O, and Frankie G finished with two RBIs apiece. NS Giants Mejia 9U showed outstanding patience, drawing eight walks — with Dylan J and Ryan M leading the way with two free passes each. The defense also turned a tidy double play.

For Longwood, Dallas F drove in two runs and went 1-for-2. Roman D anchored the order with a 3-for-3 day, and John O drew two walks as the Lions totaled seven free passes.

Next up for NS Giants Mejia 9U is a Sunday matchup at Eastern A’s 9U.

In a fast-paced, glove-snapping win at Middle Country 2 (60′), Frankie #42 and Matteo C led NS Giants Mejia 9U to a 12-0 victory over Sayville Flashes Black 9U.

Matteo C collected three hits in three at bats, as NS Giants Mejia 9U defeated Sayville Flashes Black 9U 12-0 on Tuesday at Middle Country 2 (60′). Matteo C doubled in the third inning, singled in the first inning, and singled in the second inning.

NS Giants Mejia 9U got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Matteo C singled, Zayn M singled to the left side of the infield, Jameson S was struck by a pitch, Thomas W singled up the middle, Phillip (PJ) R walked, and Dylan O singled to right field, each scoring one run.

NS Giants Mejia 9U added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Ryan M tripled down the left field line, Frankie #42 singled down the right field line, Leo B walked, and Jameson S walked, each scoring one run.

NS Giants Mejia 9U extended their early lead with two runs in the bottom of the third thanks to RBI doubles by Frankie #42 and Matteo C.

Ryan M started the game for NS Giants Mejia 9U. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and zero runs over two innings, striking out three and walking none. Patrick P stepped on the hill first for Sayville Flashes Black 9U. The starting pitcher surrendered nine hits and 10 runs over one and one-third innings, striking out two and walking six. Zayn M threw one inning of scoreless ball for NS Giants Mejia 9U in relief. The pitcher gave up zero hits, striking out one and walking one.

NS Giants Mejia 9U piled up 11 hits in the game. Jameson S, Frankie #42, and Matteo C each drove in two runs for NS Giants Mejia 9U. Ryan M collected two hits for NS Giants Mejia 9U in three at bats. NS Giants Mejia 9U had patience at the plate, amassing six walks for the game. Leo B and Ethan M led the team with two bases on balls each. Dylan J and Matteo C each stole multiple bases for NS Giants Mejia 9U. NS Giants Mejia 9U turned one double play in the game. NS Giants Mejia 9U didn’t commit a single error in the field. Ryan M had the most chances in the field with one.

Dylan J and Anthony L were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected one hit for Sayville Flashes Black 9U while hitting back-to-back. Anthony L stole two bases. Sayville Flashes Black 9U were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Collin E made the most plays with one.

NS Giants Mejia 9U will travel to Middle Country Mustangs 9U for their next game on Thursday.

NS Giants 11U defeated Yeti Baseball 11U 8-6 on a brisk Wednesday at Medford 2.

Yeti Baseball 11U opened the scoring in the first inning when Ali H singled, driving in a run to give Yeti an early 1-0 lead.

Yeti Baseball 11U added another run in the second as Dylan B stole home, making it 2-0.

NS Giants 11U answered in the top of the third. Kaeden F walked, Camden M singled to right field, John G singled to right, Joseph R walked, and Jake K singled, with Camden M, John G, and Jake K each driving in a run to pull within 2-3.

Yeti Baseball 11U tied the game in the bottom of the fifth thanks to a single by Jack W, and a ground out by Preston C.

In the top of the sixth, NS Giants 11U moved back in front when Landon W grounded out, scoring a run. Then Brayden W stole home to extend the lead to 8-6.

Landon W opened on the mound for NS Giants 11U. He surrendered six hits and five runs over four and one-third innings, striking out four and walking five. Preston C started for Yeti Baseball 11U and held NS Giants to zero runs over two innings, giving up one hit with one strikeout and two walks. John G appeared in relief for NS Giants 11U.

Jake K, NS Giants 11U’s number eight hitter, led the team with two hits in three at-bats. Camden M, John G, Jake K, Kaeden F, and Landon W each drove in one run for NS Giants 11U. Joseph R paced NS Giants 11U with three walks. Overall, the team showed patience at the plate, amassing 11 walks for the game. Brayden W, Camden M, Joseph R, Jake K, Landon W, and L W each stole multiple bases for NS Giants 11U. NS Giants 11U ran wild on the base paths, collecting 20 stolen bases for the game. NS Giants 11U were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Landon W had the most chances in the field with two.

Thomas B and Ali H each collected two hits for Yeti Baseball 11U. Jack W, Thomas B, and Ali H each drove in one run for Yeti Baseball 11U. Yeti Baseball 11U had patience at the plate, accumulating seven walks for the game. Dylan B and Nicholas M led the team with two bases on balls each. Harry B, Dylan B, Jack W, Thomas B, and Mason R each stole multiple bases for Yeti Baseball 11U. Yeti Baseball 11U ran wild on the base paths, piling up 20 stolen bases for the game. Yeti Baseball 11U didn’t commit a single error in the field. Dylan B had the most chances in the field with one.

NS Giants 11U play at home on Tuesday against TKO Baseball 11U in their next game.

The NS Giants Mejia 9U squad battled through a tense, back-and-forth start but saw the game slip away in the late innings, falling 11–3 to the Sayville Flashes Purple.

Sayville struck first, jumping out to a 2–0 lead in the top of the 1st after an RBI double by R.G. and a run-scoring single from C.C. The Giants answered with pressure of their own in the 2nd when M. Chindamo ripped a double but was retired at third to end the threat. Sayville’s starter, K.K., dominated the early slate, fanning five through three innings and keeping the Giants off the scoreboard.

The Giants’ persistence paid off in the 4th when Frankie Gianutsos delivered a two-run single that tied the game at 2–2—an assertive, timely piece of hitting that brought teammates home and energized the dugout. Sayville quickly countered in the bottom half, as J.K. drove a two-run double to reestablish a 4–2 lead.

In the top of the 5th the Giants chipped away on a fielder’s choice to pull within one, but the bottom of that inning unraveled. Sayville sent 11 batters to the plate and scored seven runs on a combination of walks, defensive miscues, catcher’s interference, and timely hits—including RBI singles from J.T., L.F., and J.K. again. The Giants’ bullpen struggled with command, issuing multiple walks and hitting two batters during the frame.

Mount Sinai battled back in the 6th with a pair of singles but couldn’t overcome the margin. L.F. took the mound to close for Sayville, fanning two in the final frame to seal the victory.

Final Score: Sayville 11, NS Giants 3
Early defense and a clutch two-RBI hit from Frankie Gianutsos kept the Giants competitive through the middle innings, but late-inning pitching and a string of miscues allowed Sayville to pull away. The team will look to tighten its command and build on the hard work shown throughout this game as they prepare for the next matchup.