Frankie Gianutsos Dominates in Relief as NS Giants Mejia 9U Trounce Longwood Lions 9U, 12–4

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.