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.