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.

East End Aviators 10U 65 Fall claimed an 8-4 victory over LI Warriors 10U 65 Fall on Thursday at Moriches 3 in a game decided by timely offense, stingy pitching and relentless pressure on the bases.

The Aviators struck first in the top of the first when Lucas F grounded out but plated the game’s opening run to put East End ahead early. They extended the lead in the bottom of the third: Clayton A ripped a double down the left-field line, and Ryan C followed with a grounder into a fielder’s choice that drove in another run.

On the mound, Jax T took the hill for East End and worked four and one-third innings, allowing three hits and two runs (one earned) while striking out six and walking three. For LI Warriors, Brycen M started and gave up one hit and three runs (one earned) over two and one-third innings, recording three strikeouts and one walk. Philip R came on in relief for the Aviators to help finish things out.

Offensively, Sam H paced the Aviators with two runs batted in from the No. 7 spot, going 1-for-2. Lucas F led the team with two hits in three at-bats. The Aviators’ attack wasn’t limited to the bat—East End stole a game-high 16 bases, creating constant disruption and adding momentum to their offense. Among those who attacked the seams was Francis G, who, alongside Jax T, Grayson L, Lucas F and Roman D, swiped multiple bases and helped keep the defense off balance.

Francis G‘s aggressive and heads-up base running was a clear thread through the Aviators’ win. By taking extra bases and forcing quick decisions from the Warriors’ defense, he helped manufacture scoring chances and amplified every small advantage the Aviators could find.

Defensively, East End was flawless — the team committed no errors, and Jax T made the most plays with three. LI Warriors also played clean ball in the field with no errors; Paul T drove in LI’s run and went 1-for-2 at the plate, while Ryan M led the Warriors with two hits in two at-bats. The Warriors were active on the base paths as well, collecting 13 stolen bases in the game.

In a contest decided by fundamentals — timely hitting, solid pitching and aggressive, smart base running — the East End Aviators finished on top, 8-4.

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.