Tuesday’s matchup had all the adrenaline of a playoff game as EEBA 10U traded punches with Chiefs 10U in a fast-paced, offense-first showdown. The bats roared from the start, and Frankie G set the tone with timely hitting and pressure on the basepaths in a 16-10 final.

Chiefs 10U jumped ahead 2-0 in the top of the first, capitalizing on an EEBA miscue and an AJ W triple to center. EEBA 10U answered with a six-run surge in the bottom half, flipping the game on five hits. Clayton A delivered the swing of the inning—a bases-clearing single that plated three and put EEBA up 6-2.

The momentum swung again in the second when Chiefs 10U pushed across five to edge ahead 7-6. EEBA punched right back in the home half: Jax T drew a walk, and Frankie G ripped a double down the left-field line to drive in a run. Lucas F worked another walk to keep the carousel turning, and Philip R’s RBI groundout capped the go-ahead rally. By inning’s end, EEBA had the lead again, 10-7.

Chiefs 10U mounted one last decisive response in the third, pushing across eight on three hits to move in front 15-10, then tacked on an insurance run later to set the final at 16-10. It was a night where the bats outpaced the gloves on both sides, and every at-bat mattered.

Frankie G was in the middle of the action all evening—finishing with two hits, sparking the second-inning rally with that run-scoring double, and turning up the heat on the bases with multiple steals. He teamed with Ryan C, Clayton A, and Philip R—each of whom also collected two hits—to keep pressure on the Chiefs throughout.

EEBA’s plate discipline stood out: Lucas F drew three walks, and the lineup totaled eight free passes. The team’s aggressiveness translated into a dozen stolen bases, with Frankie G, Lucas F, and Ryan C swiping multiple bags.

On the mound, Benjamin R battled through two innings, striking out three while allowing five hits and seven runs (six earned). For Chiefs 10U, Matthew S started and yielded six runs on five hits with three strikeouts in one inning, then did damage at the plate as well.

Final: Chiefs 10U 16, EEBA 10U 10. The scoreline may not have gone EEBA’s way, but the offense—fueled by Frankie G’s impact swings and relentless baserunning—showed plenty of fight and fire. On to the next one.

Top Tier Aviators 12U turned a tight start into a runaway 17-2 win over the Nesconset Panthers 12U on Thursday, breaking the game wide open with an 11-run third. In the middle of the charge was John G, whose patience, contact, and aggressive baserunning kept the pressure on from pitch to pitch.

The Aviators struck first in the top of the opening frame, taking a 2-0 lead on a Panthers miscue and a Tommy E RBI groundout. Nesconset answered, but the game’s tempo flipped for good in the third.

That decisive inning was a clinic in team offense: Mason S ripped a bases-clearing double for three, Shea C added an RBI single, and walks by Mason G, Jameson K, Michael G, and John G each forced in a run. Daniel P punctuated the rally with a two-RBI single, and a steal of home capped the avalanche. When it finally ended, 11 runs had crossed, and the Aviators were in full flight.

John G made his mark in multiple ways—working a bases-loaded walk for an RBI during the third-inning surge, collecting a hit, and swiping multiple bags to keep Nesconset on its heels. He also matched the team high with two walks, embodying the Aviators’ patient, pressure-packed approach at the plate.

On the mound, Mason G set the tone and earned the win, striking out six over 3 1/3 innings while allowing just two hits and two unearned runs. Morgan B came on in relief to close the door. Nesconset’s Jack S took the loss, going two innings with six runs allowed (four earned).

The Aviators’ lineup was deep and disciplined all game long. Michael G led the team with three RBIs from the nine spot and went 1-for-2. Eight Aviators logged a hit: Shea C, Hunter H, Michael G, Daniel P, Matthew G, Mason S, Tommy E, and John G. The team piled up 11 walks—led by Hunter H, Mason G, and John G with two apiece—and ran wild with 14 stolen bases, with multiple thefts from Shea C, Daniel P, Matthew G, Morgan B, and John G.

Nesconset’s offense managed three hits on the day, with Vincent L, John K, and Michael (Moose) S each recording one. Vincent L and Michael (Moose) S drove in the Panthers’ two runs.

Final: Top Tier Aviators 12U 17, Nesconset Panthers 12U 2. The Aviators are back in action Friday on the road against the Moriches Bay Red Devils 12U.

Top Tier Aviators 12U came up short against TKO 12U, 7-4, on Tuesday at Lasorda Legacy Park, but the game showcased the teams fight, speed, and poise in a fast-moving matchup.

John Gianutsos and kept the energy high from first pitch to final out. Even when the box score shifts the spotlight, their focus, communication, and team-first effort continue to raise the Aviators standard and set the tone for the group. This was a gritty, learn-and-build kind of nightthe sort that fuels growth for the next one.

Game Recap

TKO 12U opened the scoring in the top of the third with a pair of home runs. The first blow was a three-run shot to center by Ryan F that put TKO in front and gave them the cushion they would ride the rest of the way.

On the mound, Daniel M earned the win for TKO 12U, working 4 1/3 innings and allowing six hits and four runs (three earned) with four strikeouts and one walk. Mason S took the ball for the Aviators, competing through 3 1/3 innings while yielding five hits and six runs (five earned) with four strikeouts and four walks.

Aviators Highlights

The Aviators kept pressure on all night with timely contact and aggressive baserunning:

• Mason S and Morgan B were a force back-to-back, each collecting two hits to spark the offense.
• RBIs came from Shea C, Matthew G, and Mason S to chip away and keep the game within striking distance.
• Top Tier swiped six bags, with multiple steals from both Mason S and Morgan B, showing the teams trademark urgency on the bases.

TKO 12U Standouts

• Ryan F powered the middle of the order with three RBIs, going 1-for-2.
• Josue R led the hit column at 2-for-2.
• TKO ran wild with 13 stolen bases, including multiple steals from Gabriel S, Jace D, Daniel M, and Josue R.

Final: TKO 12U 7, Top Tier Aviators 12U 4.

Looking Ahead

The Aviators head to Nesconset Panthers 12U on Thursday. Expect the groups tempo and intent to travel, with John Gianutsos ready to keep driving the standard for effort and focus as the team turns the page to the next challenge.

Tuesday at Lasorda Legacy Park brought fast starts, pressure on the bases, and a lot of action. Eastern A’s10u 65’ 10U topped East End Aviators, 11-5, but Frankie Gianutsos put together a standout day at the heart of the Aviators’ lineup—driving in two, going 1-for-2, and turning up the heat with multiple stolen bases.

Eastern A’s10u 65’ 10U set the tone early, jumping ahead 3-0 in the top of the first. After a Griffin K walk, Luca F stole home, and Griffin K followed by swiping home as well, pushing across three quick runs. An error in the second stretched the lead to 6-0.

The A’s kept pressing in the third, plating five more on two hits: Yani K singled home one, Mikey P worked a bases-loaded walk, JJ L delivered a two-RBI single, and Brendan C drew another bases-loaded walk. That surge made it 11 for Eastern A’s10u 65’ 10U.

On the mound, #4 started for East End Aviators and struck out four over 2.1 innings, allowing two hits and nine runs (four earned) with four walks. Colin B and Santino R each appeared in relief for Eastern A’s10u 65’ 10U.

JJ L led the A’s attack from the nine-spot with two RBIs and a 2-for-3 day. Discipline paid off for Eastern A’s10u 65’ 10U as they drew nine walks, with Mikey P and Griffin K each earning three. The A’s ran relentlessly, piling up 23 stolen bases—multiple swipes from Luca F, JJ L, Mikey P, Colin B, Brendan C, and Griffin K.

For East End Aviators, the middle of the order was anchored by Frankie Gianutsos, who drove in two runs while going 1-for-2. He also pressured the defense with multiple steals, a spark that kept rallies alive. The Aviators also saw hits from #4, #16, and L, with aggressive baserunning across the lineup leading to 10 team steals—fueled by Frankie Gianutsos, #4, and #16.

Final: Eastern A’s10u 65’ 10U 11, East End Aviators 5.

East End Aviators pulled away late for a 6-5 victory over Eastern A’s10u 65’ 10U on Thursday at Lasorda Legacy Park, thanks to a steady, late charge and timely baserunning. The game was knotted at 5-5 heading into the top of the fifth when an error allowed the Aviators to push the decisive run across.

The Aviators battled back after trailing 5-1 in the third, chipping away and staying aggressive on the bases. Among East End’s contributors, Frankie Gianutsos recorded one of the team’s hits and was one of the players who swiped multiple bases — a mechanics-and-hustle performance that helped create pressure and extra opportunities during the comeback.

East End opened the scoring in the first inning when a wild pitch allowed a run to score. Eastern A’s responded in the bottom of the first: JJ L singled up the middle, Colin B followed with a single, and an East End error chased home a run to give Eastern A’s the early lead.

Eastern A’s added another in the second when Matthew M tagged up to score. A groundout by JJ L in the bottom of the third extended Eastern A’s advantage to 5-1 and looked to put them in control.

But East End rallied. In the top of the fifth the Aviators took the lead when #4 singled down the left-field line and an error on the play produced the tying and go-ahead runs.

On the mound for Eastern A’s, JJ L worked four innings, surrendering four hits and four runs (three earned), striking out three and issuing two walks. The East End starter, identified as #6, threw six innings and allowed six hits and five runs (four earned) while striking out 11 and issuing no walks — a strong outing that kept the Aviators in striking distance until the late surge.

At the plate for Eastern A’s, JJ L paced the offense with two RBIs, going 1-for-3 from the three-hole. Matthew M, JJ L, Colin B, Yani K, Tony B, and Griffin K each recorded a hit for Eastern A’s, while Luca F and Griffin K stood out on the bases with multiple steals as Eastern A’s stole seven bases in the contest.

East End’s offense was balanced across the lineup. Frankie Gianutsos, #4, #6, #22, #16, and #10 each collected one hit for the Aviators, and #6 and #16 each drove in a run. A group effort on the basepaths saw #12, Frankie Gianutsos, #4, #22, and #16 each record multiple steals — East End finished with 12 stolen bases in the game.

It was a tight, emotional game that swung late, with hustle on the bases and a costly error deciding the outcome. Eastern A’s10u 65’ 10U will head to Team Steel MVP Black 10U for their next game on Tuesday.

Top Tier Aviators 12U seized a 7-2 win over Team Steel MVP Black 12U on Wednesday, fueled by a decisive third-inning rally and a locked-in day at the plate from John G.

Team Steel MVP Black 12U struck first in the opening frame when Brody P singled to bring a run across. The Aviators answered immediately in the bottom half: after a gritty six-pitch at-bat, Shea C punched a single down the right-field line to even the score at 1-1.

In the top of the third, Jacob V singled to nudge Team Steel MVP Black 12U back in front, 2-1. That lead didn’t last. The Aviators erupted in the bottom of the inning—ignited by clutch swings from John G and Morgan B—to storm ahead, 5-2.

On the mound, Tommy E earned the win for Top Tier Aviators 12U, working three innings while allowing five hits and two runs, striking out four and walking three. Jameson K and Mateo T followed in relief and slammed the door with scoreless work the rest of the way. For Team Steel MVP Black 12U, AJ G started and went one inning (one run, one hit, one strikeout, one walk), while Jacob V took the loss after one-third of an inning (four runs, two hits, one strikeout, two walks).

The offense flowed through the middle of the Aviators’ order: Morgan B and John G each drove in two runs, with John G setting the pace at the plate by going a perfect 2-for-2 to lead the team in hits.

Top Tier Aviators 12U put pressure on the bases all game, swiping six in total. Shea C and Mateo T each notched multiple steals. The defense backed the pitching with a clean sheet—no errors—and turned a key double play. Matthew G was a magnet with the glove, handling a team-high 10 chances.

For Team Steel MVP Black 12U, Robert S, Colby G, Brody P, Jack H, Kayden D, Jacob V, and Michael K each collected a hit, with RBIs from Brody P and Jacob V. Robert S added two steals.

Next up: Top Tier Aviators 12U travel to TKO 12U on Wednesday.