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Frankie’s Game, 2024-06-15
First-Inning Spurt Lead NS Giants Mejia 8U Past Sayville Flashes Learn 8U
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NS Giants Mejia 8U scored six runs in the first inning, which helped them defeat Sayville Flashes Learn 8U 10-4 on Saturday at Eastport South Manor-ESM 2 (60′). Landon W singled, scoring one run, Jordan Z doubled, scoring one run, Frankie G singled, scoring one run, Donovan L drew a walk, scoring one run, Myles H drew a walk, scoring one run, and Dylan W singled, scoring one run.
NS Giants Mejia 8U added one run in the second after Frankie G singled.
NS Giants Mejia 8U added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Dylan W doubled, and Jordan Z singled, each scoring one run.
Donovan L began the game for NS Giants Mejia 8U. The starting pitcher gave up zero hits and three runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking five. Dylan W pitched two and one-third innings of zero-run ball for NS Giants Mejia 8U in relief. They gave up one hit, striking out six and walking one.
NS Giants Mejia 8U collected 10 hits in the game. Frankie G led NS Giants Mejia 8U with three hits in four at bats. Landon W collected two hits for NS Giants Mejia 8U in three at bats. Myles H led NS Giants Mejia 8U with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing 10 walks for the game. Frankie G, Myles H, Zayn M, Landon W, and Dylan W each stole multiple bases for NS Giants Mejia 8U. NS Giants Mejia 8U ran wild on the base paths, piling up 15 stolen bases for the game.
Kaden K, Lucas F, and Jax T each collected one hit for Sayville Flashes Learn 8U. Kaden K led Sayville Flashes Learn 8U with two runs batted in. The pitcher went 1-for-3 on the day. Cole C led Sayville Flashes Learn 8U with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game. Lucas F and Cole C each stole multiple bases for Sayville Flashes Learn 8U. Sayville Flashes Learn 8U stole 10 bases in the game. Sayville Flashes Learn 8U were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Grayson L made the most plays with one.
NS Giants Mejia 8U will travel to Three Village Patriots Green 8U for their next game on Thursday.
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Flag Day Celebration at Mount Sinai Elementary School
John played trumpet in a small group as well as playing with the band during the Flag Day celebration.
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Frankie’s game, 2024-06-12
Strong Hitting Not Enough As NS Giants Mejia 8U Falls To Bellport Blue Claws 8U
By GameChanger Media
NS Giants Mejia 8U fell 8-1 to Bellport Blue Claws 8U on Wednesday at Rose Caracappa- Turf (Farmingville) despite out-hitting them five to three. Frankie G, Myles H, Jameson S, Dylan W, and Jordan Z each collected one hit for NS Giants Mejia 8U.
Bellport Blue Claws 8U jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the third inning after Michael M doubled, scoring three runs, and Landon W induced Gavin V to hit into a fielder’s choice, but one run scored.
Dylan W stepped on the mound first for NS Giants Mejia 8U. The starting pitcher allowed one hit and zero runs over two innings, striking out five and walking none. Jace M started the game for Bellport Blue Claws 8U. The starting pitcher gave up zero hits and zero runs over one and one-third innings, striking out three and walking none.
Jordan Z went 1-for-2 at the plate as the pitcher led the team with one run batted in. Frankie G, Myles H, and Nolan T each stole multiple bases for NS Giants Mejia 8U. NS Giants Mejia 8U ran wild on the base paths, piling up eight stolen bases for the game.
Michael M provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Bellport Blue Claws 8U with four runs batted in. The pitcher went 1-for-2 on the day. Alfred G, Michael M, and Cole C each collected one hit for Bellport Blue Claws 8U. Alfred G, Zachary C, Cole C, and Colin E each stole multiple bases for Bellport Blue Claws 8U. Bellport Blue Claws 8U ran wild on the base paths, piling up 13 stolen bases for the game.
Next up for NS Giants Mejia 8U is a game at Sayville Flashes Learn 8U on Saturday.
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Frankie’s Game, 2024-06-06
Big Fourth Inning Leads Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U Past NS Giants Mejia 8U
By GameChanger Media
Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U defeated NS Giants Mejia 8U 10-4 on Thursday at Eastport South Manor-ESM 2 (60′) thanks in part to six runs in the fourth inning.
Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U were the first to get on the board in the first when Connor L singled, scoring one run.
Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U added three runs in the third after Tyler H doubled.
Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U scored six runs on one hit in the bottom of the fourth inning. AJ A was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Jordan S drew a walk, scoring one run, Bode M doubled, scoring two runs, an error scored one run, and Edan D drew a walk, scoring one run.
Jameson S stepped on the mound first for NS Giants Mejia 8U. The starting pitcher gave up one hit and one run over one inning, striking out three and walking two. Edan D led things off on the hill for Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U. The starting pitcher allowed two hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out seven and walking none.
Myles H led NS Giants Mejia 8U with three runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. They went 1-for-2 on the day. Jordan Z led NS Giants Mejia 8U with three hits in three at bats. NS Giants Mejia 8U turned one double play in the game.
Tyler H provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U with three runs batted in. They went 2-for-3 on the day. Bode M and Tyler H each collected two hits for Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U. Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U had patience at the plate, collecting 10 walks for the game. Tyler H and Edan D led the team with two free passes each. Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U turned one double play in the game. Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Connor L had the most chances in the field with one.
NS Giants Mejia 8U will travel to Bellport Blue Claws 8U for their next game on Wednesday.
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Remembering Lora Stewart/Trip to Nantucket
This past weekend, we made our first trip to Nantucket since my accident. Last year, I arranged with our neighbor Andy Bennett to redo the porch and deck on the house to include a ramp that would allow me to access the front door. This is our first opportunity to give it a try and it worked out very well. Not only could I access the house but the ramp and deck are very sturdy and I can get around in the house as well.
The service for Lora was a success I think. There were a few tears but mostly, it was uplifting which is what Lora would’ve wanted. I think we are all still shaken by the loss. It happened so suddenly and unexpectedly that it seems magnified. The service was led by her childhood friend and Paul. Their kids, Perry, Dan, and Diana also spoke and read poems. Something interesting was that, a few years ago, Lora had gone through a workshop in which she wrote her own obituary and indicated what she would like said at a service for her. The product of that workshop and the notes that she left behind guided Paul in creating the program for her service. The service was followed by a reception at Bartlett’s farm. As Ariele put it, it was “the sad bright side of these types of occasions” as we got to see many relatives that we don’t get to see often and catch up. It was wonderful to see Frankie and Nat Stevens interacting in such a wonderful way. Nat was one of my favorites growing up as was Paul and great uncle Tom.
Gerry Gianutsos and Nat Stevens at the reception at Bartlett’s farm Perry also told me that Arielle is pregnant with a boy who is due in July. This was really exciting news. Since she is so far into her pregnancy, she was unable to make the trip to Nantucket and attend. Their daughter, Millie, also stayed home with her. Perry’s brother Dan and his wife Jennifer were there with their two kids, Avery and Colby. On Sunday, the day after the service, Philomena, John and Frankie got a chance to get to know Avery and Colby at Jetties Beach, where we went with Diana, Dan, Jen, Paul and Lora’s sister Mary. We went at low tide so that the water was warm and shallow and Dan brought nets and fishing poles to try to catch some critters. I couldn’t get to the beach so I sat at the sandbar and had a beer and watched the band while you all played and hung out. I was really glad that you got a chance to get to know your cousins like that. I have always been close with the Stewarts and I am glad that you guys had a chance to get to know their next generation.
We had a pretty cool experience at the ferry on the ride home. Not only did Frankie get many of the truck drivers honk their horns, we saw something that had a little bit of significance. At the end of last year, a drunk driver toppled the fountain at the bottom of Main Street. It’s not the first time it has happened, but it needed to be repaired. As we were waiting to board the ferry, a truck drove off the ferry with the repaired fountain loaded in its bed. We also discovered that there was a statue dedicated to Mr. Rogers in front of the Dreamland Theater. Of course I made you stop and take a picture!
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Frankie’s Game, 2024-06-01
NS Giants Mejia 8U Defeated By LI Sharks 8U
By GameChanger Media
NS Giants Mejia 8U could not keep pace with LI Sharks 8U 11-8 on Saturday at Eastport South Manor-ESM 3 (75′).
LI Sharks 8U jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Collin L singled, scoring one run, Jayden C doubled, scoring one run, River F singled, scoring one run, Tommy M singled, scoring two runs, and Tony B grounded out, scoring one run.
A double by Jax V extended the LI Sharks 8U lead to 7-2 in the top of the second inning.
NS Giants Mejia 8U scored five runs on four hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. Jordan Z doubled, scoring one run, Dylan W singled, scoring one run, Donovan L singled, scoring one run, Myles H drew a walk, scoring one run, and Jameson S drew a walk, scoring one run.
Jordan Z started on the bump for NS Giants Mejia 8U. They surrendered seven hits and seven runs over one and one-third innings, striking out two and walking two. Jax V started on the mound for LI Sharks 8U. They gave up one hit and two runs over two innings, striking out six and walking four.
Donovan L and Jordan Z each drove in two runs for NS Giants Mejia 8U. Landon W led NS Giants Mejia 8U with two hits in four at bats. NS Giants Mejia 8U had patience at the plate, tallying 12 walks for the game. Myles H, Phillip (PJ) R, and Jameson S led the team with two free passes each. Landon W and Dylan W each stole multiple bases for NS Giants Mejia 8U. NS Giants Mejia 8U stole six bases in the game.
LI Sharks 8U amassed 10 hits in the game. Jayden C drove the middle of the lineup, leading LI Sharks 8U with three runs batted in. They went 2-for-3 on the day. Jax V, Jayden C, and Jonathan T each collected two hits for LI Sharks 8U. LI Sharks 8U had a strong eye at the plate, tallying nine walks for the game. William A, Tony B, and Joey T led the team with two walks each. William A, Jayden C, River F, Jonathan T, Joey T, and Jake B each stole multiple bases for LI Sharks 8U. LI Sharks 8U ran wild on the base paths, piling up 18 stolen bases for the game.
NS Giants Mejia 8U will travel to Moriches Bay Red Devils 8U for their next game on Thursday.
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Frankie’s Game, 2024-05-28
North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U Stymied By NS Giants-Sanfilippo
By GameChanger Media
North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U couldn’t keep up with NS Giants-Sanfilippo and fell 14-3 on Tuesday.
NS Giants-Sanfilippo got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Dylan tripled, scoring one run, Daniel singled, scoring one run, Angelo drew a walk, scoring one run, and Michael doubled, scoring two runs.
NS Giants-Sanfilippo added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Dylan doubled, and Daniel singled, each scoring two runs.
NS Giants-Sanfilippo scored five runs on three hits in the bottom of the third inning. Anthony drew a walk, scoring one run, Grayson drew a walk, scoring one run, A singled, scoring two runs, and Daniel grounded out, scoring one run.
Dylan W began the game for North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U. The right-handed pitcher surrendered nine hits and nine runs over one inning, striking out three and walking four. Matt opened the game for NS Giants-Sanfilippo. The starting pitcher gave up zero hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out six and walking three.
Dylan W and Jordan Z were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected one hit for North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U. Dylan W, Zayn M, and Nolan T each drove in one run for North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U. Zayn M paced North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Jordan Z and Jameson S each stole multiple bases for North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U. North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U stole six bases in the game.
NS Giants-Sanfilippo tallied 12 hits in the game. Daniel drove the middle of the lineup, leading NS Giants-Sanfilippo with four runs batted in. They went 2-for-3 on the day. Dylan went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead NS Giants-Sanfilippo in hits. Nick collected two hits for NS Giants-Sanfilippo in two at bats. NS Giants-Sanfilippo had patience at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game. Matt and Grayson led the team with two free passes each. James stole two bases. NS Giants-Sanfilippo stole six bases in the game.
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Frankie’s Game, 2024-05-22
PJ With 3 Hits As North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U Beat Connetquot Chiefs
By GameChanger Media
PJ R collected three hits in three at bats, as North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U defeated Connetquot Chiefs 11-7 on Wednesday. PJ R hit an inside the park home run in the fifth inning, tripled in the third inning, and singled in the second inning.
North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U got on the board in the bottom of the second inning after PJ R singled, Myles H walked, and Chase P walked, each scoring one run.
North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U extended their early lead with three runs in the bottom of the third thanks to RBI triples by Dylan W and PJ R.
North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U scored four runs in the bottom of the fourth on an inside the park grand slam by Landon W.
PJ R hit a solo inside the park home run in the bottom of the fifth for the North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U.
Dylan W led things off on the mound for North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U. The starting pitcher gave up five hits and one run over four innings, striking out eight and walking one. Aj W started the game for Connetquot Chiefs. They allowed two hits and six runs over two and one-third innings, striking out seven and walking six. Jordan Z and Landon W each appeared in relief for North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U.
Landon W went 1-for-2 at the plate as they led the team with four runs batted in. North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U had patience at the plate, collecting 10 walks for the game. Myles H and Donovan L led the team with two bases on balls each. Dylan W, Nolan T, and Landon W each stole multiple bases for North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U. North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U stole nine bases in the game. North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Dylan W made the most plays with one.
Dylan E provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Connetquot Chiefs with three runs batted in. The pitcher went 2-for-3 on the day. Dylan E, Jayce D, and Aj W each collected two hits for Connetquot Chiefs. Jayce D and Islam H each stole multiple bases for Connetquot Chiefs. Connetquot Chiefs stole eight bases in the game. Connetquot Chiefs didn’t commit a single error in the field. Dylan E had the most chances in the field with one.
North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U will travel to NS Giants-Sanfilippo for their next game on Tuesday.
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Frankie’s Game, 2024-05-13
North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U Come Up Short Against NS Giants-Sanfilippo
By GameChanger Media
North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U fell to NS Giants-Sanfilippo 7-4 on Monday at TBD.
North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U got on the board in the first inning after Jameson S hit an inside the park home run, scoring two runs.
Matt doubled on an 0-2 count, which helped NS Giants-Sanfilippo tie the game at two in the bottom of the first.
NS Giants-Sanfilippo took the lead in the bottom of the second inning after Ryan doubled, and Aiden walked, each scoring one run.
NS Giants-Sanfilippo added one run in the third after Angelo singled.
North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U scored two runs in the top of the sixth on an inside the park home run by Jordan Z on a full count.
Dylan W began the game for North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U. They surrendered five hits and four runs over two innings, striking out five and walking four.
Jordan Z led North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U with two hits in two at bats from the leadoff position.
NS Giants-Sanfilippo collected 10 hits in the game. Matt provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led NS Giants-Sanfilippo with two runs batted in. They went 1-for-2 on the day. Dylan and Ryan each collected two hits for NS Giants-Sanfilippo. Michael paced NS Giants-Sanfilippo with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing six walks for the game. James, Michael, and Ryan each stole multiple bases for NS Giants-Sanfilippo. NS Giants-Sanfilippo stole 10 bases in the game.
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Frankie’s Game, 2024-05-09
North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U Fall After Strong Showing By NS Giants-Sanfilippo
By GameChanger Media
North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U had trouble keeping up with NS Giants-Sanfilippo in an 11-1 loss on Thursday at TBD.
NS Giants-Sanfilippo got on the board in the first inning after O singled, scoring two runs.
NS Giants-Sanfilippo extended their early lead with two runs in the top of the third thanks to RBI singles by G and O.
O hit an inside the park home run, scoring three runs in the top of the fifth for the NS Giants-Sanfilippo.
Dylan W and Jameson S were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected three hits for North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U while hitting back-to-back. Nolan T led the team with one run batted in. North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U didn’t commit a single error in the field. Landon W had the most chances in the field with two.
NS Giants-Sanfilippo piled up 13 hits in the game. O drove the middle of the lineup, leading NS Giants-Sanfilippo with six runs batted in. They went 3-for-3 on the day. D and O each collected three hits for NS Giants-Sanfilippo. A and G each collected multiple hits for NS Giants-Sanfilippo. S paced NS Giants-Sanfilippo with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting seven walks for the game. A, D, and S each stole multiple bases for NS Giants-Sanfilippo. NS Giants-Sanfilippo stole nine bases in the game.
North Shore Giants – Mejia 8U will travel to NS Giants-Sanfilippo for their next game on Monday.
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