{"id":6330,"date":"2025-05-28T14:43:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T18:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gianutsos.com\/news\/?p=6330"},"modified":"2025-06-13T14:46:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T18:46:20","slug":"6330-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gianutsos.com\/news\/6330-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Goes Down To The Wire As NS Giants Mejia 9U Loses To Bellport Blue Claws 9U On Final Play"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A walk-off left NS Giants Mejia 9U on the wrong end of a 10-9 defeat to Bellport Blue Claws 9U on Wednesday at Lasorda Legacy Park. The game was tied at nine in the bottom of the fifth when Thaddeus T was struck by a pitch, driving in a run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NS Giants Mejia 9U lost despite out-hitting Bellport Blue Claws 9U eight to four. Ryan M led NS Giants Mejia 9U with three hits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NS Giants Mejia 9U jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Ethan M drew a walk, scoring one run, and a wild pitch scored two runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bellport Blue Claws 9U flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the first, scoring five runs on two hits to take the lead, 5-3. The biggest blow in the inning was an error that drove in two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bellport Blue Claws 9U extended their early lead with two runs in the bottom of the second thanks to RBI errors by Cole C and Lucas C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NS Giants Mejia 9U scored on a wild pitch, which helped NS Giants Mejia 9U tie the game at seven in the top of the fourth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bellport Blue Claws 9U took the lead in the bottom of the fourth. Lucas C singled, scoring two runs, to give Bellport Blue Claws 9U the advantage, 9-7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NS Giants Mejia 9U tied the game in the top of the fifth thanks to a single by Ethan M, and a walk by Matteo C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donovan L started on the hill for NS Giants Mejia 9U. The starter gave up two hits and seven runs (one earned) over two and one-third innings, striking out six and walking seven. Chase M started on the bump for Bellport Blue Claws 9U. The starter allowed six hits and six runs (four earned) over three innings, striking out seven and walking three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ethan M led NS Giants Mejia 9U with one run batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 2-for-2 on the day. NS Giants Mejia 9U had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game. PJ (Philip) R and Matteo C led the team with two free passes each. Matteo C stole two bases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucas C drove the middle of the lineup, leading Bellport Blue Claws 9U with three runs batted in. The pitcher went 2-for-3 on the day. Chase M paced Bellport Blue Claws 9U with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up 11 walks for the game. Chase M and Michael M each stole multiple bases for Bellport Blue Claws 9U.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frankie G. Strikes Out, 2025-05-28<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2tRjIkFkW_I?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Frankie G. Strikes Out, 2025-05-28<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P3-o1IVJrv4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Frankie G. Strikes Out Again, 2025-05-28<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VkgVHcE5wQA?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Frankie G. And Matteo C. Catch a runner trying to score from 3rd on a a passed ball, 2025-05-28<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ugp-ac3s2RE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Frankie G. And Matteo C. Catch a runner trying to score from 3rd on a a passed ball, 2025-05-28<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r4DwY7Hbvo0?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A walk-off left NS Giants Mejia 9U on the wrong end of a 10-9 defeat to Bellport Blue Claws 9U on Wednesday at Lasorda Legacy Park. The game was tied at nine in the bottom of the fifth when Thaddeus T was struck by a pitch, driving in a run. NS Giants Mejia 9U lost despite out-hitting Bellport Blue Claws 9U eight to four. Ryan M led NS Giants Mejia 9U with three hits. NS Giants Mejia 9U jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Ethan M drew a walk, scoring one run, and a wild pitch scored two runs. Bellport Blue Claws 9U flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the first, scoring five runs on two hits to take the lead, 5-3. The biggest blow in the inning was an error that drove in two. Bellport Blue Claws 9U extended their early lead with two runs in the bottom of the second thanks to RBI errors by Cole C and Lucas C. NS Giants Mejia 9U scored on a wild pitch, which helped NS Giants Mejia 9U tie the game at seven in the top of the fourth. Bellport Blue Claws 9U took the lead in the bottom of the fourth. Lucas C singled, scoring two runs, to give Bellport Blue Claws 9U the advantage, 9-7. NS Giants Mejia 9U tied the game in the top of the fifth thanks to a single by Ethan M, and a walk by Matteo C. Donovan L started on the hill for NS Giants Mejia 9U. The starter gave up two hits and seven runs (one earned) over two and one-third innings, striking out six and walking seven. Chase M started on the bump for Bellport Blue Claws 9U. The starter allowed six hits and six runs (four earned) over three innings, striking out seven and walking three. Ethan M led NS Giants Mejia 9U with one run batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 2-for-2 on the day. NS Giants Mejia 9U had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game. PJ (Philip) R and Matteo C led the team with two free passes each. Matteo C stole two bases. Lucas C drove the middle of the lineup, leading Bellport Blue Claws 9U with three runs batted in. The pitcher went 2-for-3 on the day. Chase M paced Bellport Blue Claws 9U with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up 11 walks for the game. Chase M and Michael M each stole multiple bases for Bellport Blue Claws 9U. Frankie G. Strikes Out, 2025-05-28 Frankie G. Strikes Out, 2025-05-28 Frankie G. Strikes Out Again, 2025-05-28 Frankie G. And Matteo C. Catch a runner trying to score from 3rd on a a passed ball, 2025-05-28 Frankie G. And Matteo C. Catch a runner trying to score from 3rd on a a passed ball, 2025-05-28<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25,8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6330","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-baseball-games","category-news"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gianutsos.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6330","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gianutsos.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gianutsos.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gianutsos.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gianutsos.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6330"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.gianutsos.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6330\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6333,"href":"https:\/\/www.gianutsos.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6330\/revisions\/6333"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gianutsos.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6330"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gianutsos.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6330"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gianutsos.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6330"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}