2026 17U National Championship, Daily Roundup: 7/15

STL Legacy seized control with a six-run fifth inning, turning a 5-3 game into an 11-3 runaway at LakePoint 10. **RHP Brandon Ott (MO; No. 21 state)** set the tone on the mound, generating 14 whiffs across 4.2 innings while sitting 84-87 (T88) and striking out five. At the plate, **OF Boyer Hart (MO; No. 218 state)** and **SS Chase Rogers (MO; No. 162 state)** each went 2-for-the-day, and **SS Cole Chambers (MO; No. 214 national)** supplied the extra-base pop with a triple; the decisive fifth saw B. Kube deliver an RBI sacrifice bunt, B. Lindemann draw an RBI walk, and Hart knock in a run with a single. For Virginia, **LHP Drew Brown (NC)** missed plenty of bats — 12 whiffs, seven strikeouts in 2.1 innings — but five walks limited him, while **SS Cole Krokus (VA; No. 48 state)** and **SS Pierce Plemmons (VA)** each doubled in a tough offensive day for the Black.

Ironbridge Showcase 2027 5, Show NE 17u Showcase 2 Knotted at 2 heading to the fifth, Ironbridge Showcase 2027 broke the game open with a three-run top half to pull away for the 5-2 final. Gaines got it started with an RBI single, then came around to score on a base knock by Babcock, and Morris capped the frame with a bases-loaded walk that forced home the third run of the inning. On the mound, Robinson sat 84-87 (T88) and racked up 7 strikeouts and 13 whiffs across 4.2 innings, holding Show NE to just two hits while working around four walks. At the plate, Gaines went 2-for-the-day and Uzzle added a double to pace the Ironbridge offense.

Lynx Scout Team 17U grabbed a 2-0 edge with a two-run second, capped by D. Cordero singling home a run, but The Dream 17u Black steadily clawed back and pulled ahead for good by the sixth, closing out a 5-3 win. For The Dream, Troy Mastro went 2-for-4 with two doubles, and 2B Jack Walsh (GA; No. 166 state) added a pair of hits; SS Shayne Murphy (GA; No. 263 state) chipped in a double as C. Jones delivered the pivotal blow, a two-RBI single in the third that swung the game's momentum. For Lynx, OF Brody Gomez (CA) supplied the lone extra-base hit, a double among his team's modest offensive output.

Knotted at three heading to the fifth, Marlins 2027 Scout Team broke it open with a three-run frame to put Louisville away for good. The decisive blow came from **1B Blake Edling (TX; No. 87 state)**, whose two-run triple keyed the rally before **3B Jay Sralla (TX)** added an RBI sac fly to push the margin to 6-3. On the mound, Edling also delivered 3.0 innings of two-hit ball with four strikeouts, sitting 79-83 (T84). Sralla went 2-for-the-day to pace the offense. For Louisville, **RHP Peyton Landers (FL)** was sharp in stretches — 12 whiffs and seven punchouts across 3.2 innings while sitting 83-86 (T87) — and **C Duncan Stevens (KY; No. 61 state)** provided a double in a losing effort.

GBA Eisen turned a 2-2 tie into a commanding lead by erupting for three runs in the top of the third, and never looked back. The key blow came from **1B Keegan Seipp (IL; No. 296 national)**, whose two-run double highlighted the frame and gave Eisen a cushion they'd extend to 8-2 before East Coast Ghost National made things interesting. Seipp finished with two hits, as did **OF Michael Wolff (MO; No. 43 state)**, who added a double of his own. For East Coast Ghost National, **SS Lono Jurgenson (HI)** provided the best counter-punch, doubling home two runs in the third to keep the game within reach, while **Alex Fiore** went 2-for-the-day with a double, though the deficit proved too steep to erase.

Cooperstown Cobras Tredaway built a 10-2 cushion through four innings only to watch USA Prime Coastal Scout erupt for five runs in the top of the fifth and nearly complete the comeback in a 10-9 final at LakePoint 15. The Cobras' early damage included a two-run blast from C ALEC ANDREWS (TX) in the third, and RHP RJ WALKER (TX) set the tone early, sitting 79-82 (T83) with 4 strikeouts and 9 whiffs over three hitless-free innings. OF TYLER KING (TX; No. 366 national), OF JOHN RIVERS (TX), and SS James Brian Gil each added extra-base or multi-hit contributions to keep the offense humming. For USA Prime, the fifth-inning charge was fueled by A. Kipybida's two-run single — the key blow of the biggest frame — followed by C Addison Terry (NC; No. 120 state), who went 2-for-the-day with a double and an RBI single in that rally; 1B Gavin Jenkins (IN; No. 174 state) also went 2-for-2 to pace the lineup, but the deficit proved just too steep.

BAM 2027 Signature jumped out early, plating three in the bottom of the first — on an E. Cougill RBI single and an I. Ramey RBI walk among the damage — and never looked back, extending the margin to 9-1 with a three-run fifth on a C. Safford single that drove in three. On the mound, **RHP Miles Dubie (No. 179 state)** was sharp through 3.1 frames, holding the opposition hitless while striking out four and generating three whiffs, sitting 78-80 (T81). At the plate, **SS Giovani Ardizzone (IN; No. 40 state)** went 2-for-the-day with a double, anchoring the BAM offense.

Blue Ridge Elite 2027 staked itself to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first — C Abe Jaspen (VA; No. 191 state) singling home a run and SS Waylon Ammons (No. 68 state) doubling in another — but GRIT FUSION 17U chipped back and then seized control with a two-run fifth, capped by a two-RBI double from C Kevin Comblo (NY; No. 65 state), to take a lead it wouldn't relinquish. RHP Daniel Alvarez (NJ; No. 143 state) set the tone early, working three innings with seven strikeouts, 11 whiffs, and just one hit while sitting 84-86 (T88); OF Tyrus Ostrowski (CT; No. 61 state) followed with a sharp inning sitting 86-88 (T89), adding two more punchouts and eight whiffs. SS Daniel Higgins (No. 48 state) provided the offensive backbone for Grit Fusion, going 2-for-the-day with a double and a triple. For Blue Ridge, Jaspen finished 2-for-the-day and Ammons supplied the big early blow.

Deadlocked at 2 through two, ATL Lightning 17U Gold erupted for seven runs in the top of the third to put this one out of reach, with Dylan Chiock delivering the back-breaking blow — a two-RBI double — before Connor Bok singled home a run and H. Rollauer drew an RBI walk to cap the frame. Lightning got solid early work from Luke Gingrey, who was crisp through 2.2 innings (2 K, 6 whiffs, 0 BB), while the offense spread the damage across Connor Bok (2-for-4, double), Jack Simmons (2-for-4, double), Cole Hatfield (double), Carson Albert (2-for-4), and James Dockter (2-for-4). For MVP New England, LHP Philip Soltes (CT; No. 33 state) showed legitimate arm strength — sitting 80-87 (T88) with 10 whiffs and 4 strikeouts in 2.1 innings — and OF Declan Ellingwood (CT; No. 104 state) went 3-for-3 to lead a short-handed offensive effort, backed by SS Chris Cascella (CT) (2-for-3) and SS Joshua Gertner (No. 112 state) (double).

Building Champions 17U Smith buried East Coast Marucci 2027 early, erupting for five runs in the bottom of the first to seize control and never look back in a 10-4 final at Calhoun HS. SS Grayson McFall (KS; No. 68 state) drove in a run on a groundout during that decisive first-inning burst, then went deep in the fourth to finish 2-for-the-day with a homer; 2B Skyler Bernbeck (KS; No. 25 state) matched him blow for blow, going 2-for-2 with a two-run shot in the second that pushed the lead to eight. Building Champions tacked on again in the second to make it 8-3 before the game settled. No statistical standouts were recorded for East Coast Marucci.

Deadlocked at 2-0 through five innings, Building Champions 17U Cope blew the game open with a four-run sixth to pull away for the convincing win. The frame's centerpiece was a two-RBI double from 2B Tucker Gamet (MO; No. 115 state), and C. Taldo added a run-scoring walk to cap the rally. On the mound, the Cope staff was stifling all morning: 3B Finn Moore (KS; No. 14 state) opened with 2.2 innings (sat 83-84, T85), generating five whiffs; Pratt matched that whiff total over 2.1 innings with three strikeouts and zero walks; and SS Cameron Miller (MO; No. 266 national) closed it out with two clean frames, fanning three more while sitting 83-86 (T87). At the plate, Gamet went 2-for-the-day with the doubles ledger, and OF Warren Robertson (MO; No. 365 national) roped a triple to give Cope extra-base punch throughout the lineup.

Indiana Bulls White Scout turned a competitive early game into a rout by pouring in three runs in the top of the second to push their lead to 5-0, then added three more in the third and two in the fourth to finish the mercy. C Gavin Denton (IN; No. 72 state) got the Bulls on the board in the first with an RBI double, before OF Brady Vince (IN; No. 130 state) ripped a two-run double and OF Quinn Westerfeld (IN; No. 86 state) followed with an RBI double to fuel the decisive second-inning burst. 2B Henry Bannon (IN; No. 306 state) and 2B Jaden Mitchell (IN; No. 190 state) each went 2-for-the-day, with Bannon adding a double. For Ohio Elite 2027, SS Seth Keyhoe (OH; No. 172 state) provided the lone extra-base knock, a double in a quiet offensive afternoon.

Knights seized control in the top of the third, when back-to-back solo home runs turned a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 lead they'd never relinquish — though the Mariners knotted it in the sixth to force the tie. OF Daniel Maumus (TN; No. 171 state) went deep first, followed immediately by 3B Ross Hinthorne (TN); Maumus finished 2-for-the-day while C Gabriel Shepler (TN; No. 55 state) added a double. RHP Ryan Pearson (TN; No. 53 state) was the headliner on the mound, working 5.2 innings with 10 strikeouts and 17 whiffs while sitting 78-88 (T90). For the Mariners, C Bryce Pinsonault (NH) drove in their first run with a single in the first and went 2-for-2, as did RHP Michael Sbrizza (ME); OF Andrew Connarn (NH) logged 3.2 innings with five punchouts and eight whiffs.

Georgia Jackets 17U held on for a tight win at LakePoint 11, but Florida Sluggers 2027 briefly seized the lead when C Emanuel Hernandez (FL; No. 317 state) launched a solo home run in the top of the fourth. The Jackets answered with a pair of late runs — T. Markakis plated one on a groundout in the sixth, then 2B Calloway Holmes (GA; No. 209 state) doubled in the go-ahead run in the seventh — to complete the comeback. LHP Luc Oates (No. 91 state) paced Georgia's staff, striking out six over 5.2 innings and sitting 81-84 (T86) while generating eight whiffs. For Florida, OF Jacob Blankinsop worked 5.2 innings and generated five whiffs despite six walks, with SS Micah Arroyo going 2-for-the-day and 2B Luis Covault (FL) adding a triple.

Rangers National Scout broke a scoreless tie with a two-run sixth inning, getting the cushion they needed after B. Gaston singled in a run in the fifth to open the scoring. In the sixth, W. Clements reached on an error to plate one, and H. Ward grounded out to push across the insurance run that proved decisive when Canes rallied for two in the seventh. Colby Holland was sharp in his 3.2 innings, sitting 82-86 (T88) while generating six whiffs and four strikeouts against three walks. SS Bennett Gaston (MI; No. 402 national) led the offense with a three-hit, one-triple day; 1B Dominick Hopkins (GA; No. 312 state) went 2-for-2 with a double, and C Brandon Holstein (GA; No. 203 state) added a double. For Canes, 1B Drew Giles (GA) supplied their lone extra-base hit with a double.

Beast National 17u seized control with a three-run second inning, building a lead that held up through a tense finish at LakePoint 13. R. Suber Jr.'s fielder's choice plated two and J. Kraus drew a bases-loaded walk to cap the frame, giving Beast a cushion that proved just enough. OF Carson Pennington provided extra-base pop for the winners with a double. For US Elite Mid Atlantic, 3B Jake Lindsey (No. 48 state) delivered a two-RBI double in the fourth that trimmed the deficit to one, and Lindsey finished 2-for-the-day alongside SS Avik Cherry (MD; No. 16 state), who also went 2-for-the-day, but the comeback stalled there as Beast held on for the 5-4 win.

Top Tier IN broke a scoreless game wide open with a three-run fourth, then added three more in the seventh to complete the shutout. Bussard (sat 81-83, T84) set the tone on the mound, going 4.1 innings with four strikeouts, five whiffs, and only three hits allowed across his outing. At the plate, 1B Joe Geesaman (IN; No. 198 state) went 2-for-the-day with a double, SS Ryland Montgomery (IN; No. 100 state) added a two-hit effort, and OF Myles Steury (IN; No. 166 state) delivered the key blow of the decisive frame — a run-scoring double that highlighted the four-frame burst. P. Drudy's sacrifice fly also plated a run in the fourth. For Southeast Sox, Wiggs was a bright spot with a two-hit afternoon in the loss.

USA Scout National broke it open with three runs in the top of the second, and the outcome was never in doubt from there. C Lucas Pietro delivered the decisive blow — a two-run homer that keyed the rally — before I. Robertson singled home another to make it 3-0. Scout National added a run in the third on an E. Perkins sacrifice fly, then tacked on two more in the sixth to close it at six. 3B Carson Kimm (No. 260 state) was the story on the mound, spinning six clean innings — six whiffs, four strikeouts, zero walks, and only two hits allowed while sitting 80-83 (T84). 3B Mason Fowles (GA) went 2-for-the-day to pace the Scout National lineup. For NJ Pride, RHP Landon Delaney (NJ) collected two hits but his club couldn't generate anything against Kimm's efficient command.

Michigan Elite Selects 17U seized control with a four-run second inning, getting two RBIs apiece from C. Ortega and Nolan Booth on back-to-back singles to blow the game open and cruise to a 6-1 wire-to-wire victory. RHP Brody Sobota (MI; No. 88 state) was the story on the mound, spinning a complete seven innings with seven strikeouts, nine whiffs, and zero walks while sitting 84-88 (T89) — a clean, efficient line that will stand out in any coach's notes. C Jackson McNew (MI; No. 41 state) went 3-for-3 to pace the offense, and OF Ethan Sova (MI) added a double among his two hits. For MASH, SS Nolan Rolloff (No. 33 state) accounted for the lone run with a sixth-inning solo shot, and C Charlie Wielinski (No. 117 state) doubled in a 1-for-3 effort.

Hitters Black 2027 grabbed control immediately, plating two in the top of the first on a J. Hannion groundout and never looked back, tacking on runs in five of the next six frames to post a clean seven-inning shutout. RHP Brendan Carlson (IL; No. 235 state) set the tone on the mound over three innings, sitting 81-83 (T84) while generating four whiffs and striking out four against two walks and two hits. OF Michael Murphy (IL) went 2-for-2 with a run-scoring double in the fourth, Daniel Granados added a double, and 2B John Curbis (IL; No. 162 state) contributed a multi-hit effort. For Top Tier Kentucky, 2B Bo Redford (KY) and OF Drake Graeter (KY; No. 125 state) each collected two hits, with Redford's double accounting for the offense Kentucky could muster against a Hitters Black staff that kept the scoreboard clean throughout.

Marucci Spikes National burst out for five runs in the top of the second to turn a scoreless opener into a rout, finishing Montgomery Baseball Academy 9-0. OF Brennan Ryan (PA; No. 89 state) was the story on the mound, working 4.2 innings and sitting 82-84 (T86) while racking up 9 strikeouts and 19 whiffs against just one walk and three hits — a dominant stuff line for a prep arm. At the plate, Austin Cwynar went 2-for-2 with two doubles, including a two-RBI double in the decisive second; S. Vandetti added a two-RBI single and G. Ust plated another to cap the frame. SS Dominic Williamson (PA; No. 145 state) and SS Max Vollmer (PA; No. 159 state) each added a double, while 1B Christian Simons (PA; No. 151 state) went 2-for-2 to round out a deep offensive effort.

SmarTense 17U The Show erupted for four runs in the top of the first and never looked back, building an 8-5 final over Trosky Arizona Regional 2027. SS Brady Flesner (GA; No. 135 state) drove in a run with a single during the decisive burst, and OF Jake Adamson (GA; No. 103 state) doubled home another to stake SmarTense to a commanding early lead; Flesner finished 3-for-the-day while Adamson and SS Jaycob Veloz (No. 98 state) each went 2-for with a double. OF Caden Morris (GA; No. 327 state) added a two-hit effort featuring both a triple and a double. For Trosky, SS Beau Zacher (AZ; No. 75 state) provided the game's lone home run in the fourth, and SS Hudson Grainger (AZ; No. 144 state) doubled, while OF Colin Murphy (AZ; No. 80 state) went 2-for in a losing effort.

The Jaguars sent nine men to the plate in the first inning and never looked back, erupting for four runs in the top of the first to set the tone of an eventual 8-0 shutout. 3B Grant Bradley (GA; No. 45 state) was the engine on both sides of the ball — his RBI double keyed the first-inning burst, and on the mound he worked 6.2 innings of one-hit ball, striking out five and generating 10 whiffs while sitting 80-82 (T83). 1B Jon Walker Brown (GA; No. 81 state) added a two-hit, RBI single in that decisive frame, SS Ethan King (GA; No. 119 state) went 3-for-the-day, and OF Hudson Will (GA; No. 42 state) and LHP Spencer Leftoff (GA; No. 151 state) each contributed multi-hit efforts. For Top Tier, C Sam Schwartz (IL) showed well despite the loss, punching out five over 3.2 innings and sitting 81-83 (T85) with seven whiffs.

Canes Midwest Gold 17U seized control with a three-run second inning — keyed by back-to-back hit batsmen, including RBI plunks to I. Frank and C. Steffens — and never looked back, building a lead that held through seven frames. RHP Cole Sabelhaus (IN; No. 61 state) was sharp early, racking up 6 strikeouts and 10 whiffs across 2.2 innings while sitting 82-87 (T88), giving up four hits and four walks. At the plate, 3B Isaiah Hopkins went 2-for-the-day with a double, 2B Caden Phelps (KY; No. 96 state) added a double of his own, and OF Braylen Hands (IN; No. 193 state) punctuated the win with a solo home run in the fifth.

East Cobb Yankees burst out for four runs in the bottom of the second to grab a 4-0 lead, but Ostingers Baseball 2027 Osting methodically clawed back and pulled away for a 9-4 final at Lassiter HS. The rally was fueled by an RBI walk from H. Beasley and an RBI single from M. Prather, yet the Yankees couldn't hold the cushion as Ostingers took control for good in the sixth. **RHP Evan Plusquellic (FL)** was the engine on the mound, sitting 88-90 (T92) across 4.2 innings with 4 strikeouts and 10 whiffs on just two hits, while going 2-for-2 at the plate. **OF Mason Johnson (FL; No. 126 state)** added a solo homer in the fifth to keep the pressure building. For East Cobb, **SS Hunter Hollier (GA; No. 78 state)** provided their most notable offensive moment with a double.

Academy Baseball Canada held a 2-1 edge heading to the seventh before erupting for four runs in the top of the frame to pull away at Rockmart Baseball Field. The decisive blow came from OF William Nolet, who lashed a two-double, three-hit afternoon — his seventh-inning double plating three — with SS DRAZIC CHARBONNEAU adding an RBI single in the same frame after a go-ahead RBI double in the third got Canada on the board. Charbonneau finished 2-for-3 with a double. LHP Thomas Côté Collard sat 80-83 (T84) over 3.1 innings, striking out four and generating 11 whiffs before Ludovic Therriault closed with two hitless innings (sat 80-82, T83), two strikeouts. For St. Louis, RHP Mason Boughton (MO) was sharp through 5.1 innings — five strikeouts, nine whiffs, one walk — and C Mason Sabin (MO) and SS Paxton Holiday (MO) each contributed extra-base knocks.

643 DP Cougars already led 4-1 when they blew the game open with a five-run fifth at LakePoint 10, putting Game On Stealth away for good. The decisive blow was a three-run home run by **3B Jackson Allen (GA; No. 493 national)**, and K. Montgomery followed with an RBI walk to cap the frame. On the mound, **RHP Eason Runion (No. 159 state)** was sharp through his two innings, sitting 85-87 (T89) with three strikeouts, five whiffs, and no hits allowed. **SS Brock Johnson (GA; No. 52 state)** went 2-for-the-day to anchor the offense. For Stealth, **C Steven Hafeychuck (GA)** provided the lone extra-base knock with a double.

Fieldhouse Pirates 17U seized control immediately, erupting for four runs in the bottom of the first to build a lead that proved just enough. B. Colling reached on error with three RBIs and C. Brown drew an RBI walk to fuel the early burst. RHP Evan Wallace (No. 40 state) held that cushion through 4.2 innings, sitting 89-91 (T92) while generating eight whiffs and striking out five. For Indiana Nitro Gold 2027, LHP Sam Marquell (IN; No. 137 state) was dominant in stretches — no hits allowed over 3.2 innings, five strikeouts, eight whiffs, sat 82-84 (T85) — and the offense mounted a late charge in the sixth when SS Logan Drake (IN; No. 74 state) singled home two, while 3B Hudson King (IN; No. 67 state) went 2-for-the-day with a double and a triple, but Fieldhouse's early cushion held at 5-4.

East Coast Sox 2027 Franchise turned a 5-0 lead through three into a rout by erupting for eight more in the top of the fourth, putting this one away early at LakePoint 12. On the mound, Jackson Carmichael was the story — the righty sat 85-88 (T89), punched out seven, issued zero walks, and generated 10 whiffs on just one hit allowed across four innings. At the plate, C Brue Milner (AL; No. 215 national) went deep in the second for the game's first extra-base hit, while OF Stephen Bobo (TN; No. 185 national) went 2-for-2 with a two-RBI single in the decisive fourth; Quinley then doubled to plate two more, with OF Jacob Caruso (TN; No. 90 state) — a 2-for-2 day — among the runners scoring. 3B Angelo Geraldo (FL; No. 65 state), C David Saladdino (FL; No. 96 state), and C Ty Holt (AR; No. 4 state) each added a double to round out a deep offensive display.

Knotted at one through five, NE Runbirds broke it open with a two-run sixth to pull away for the 4-3 win at LakePoint 13. Colin Tinnin delivered the go-ahead blow with an RBI double in the frame, and N. Cirone added an insurance run on a fielder's choice. RHP Trey Martin (MA) set the tone on the mound, striking out six over five innings (sat 79-84, T86) and generating nine whiffs while allowing just three hits. SS Cameron Swank (No. 93 state), Colin Tinnin, and Brayden French each went 2-for, with SS Cayden Chow (MA) and OF Dillan Quinn (MA) each adding extra-base knocks; Swank's second-inning RBI double opened the scoring. For Power Baseball 2027 Marucci, RHP Connor Mcgrew (FL; No. 161 state) was sharp in defeat — sat 86-88 (T89), fanned four, and racked up 13 whiffs across five innings.

Next Level Brewers Sandlot seized a 2-1 lead with a two-run third — K. Bates singled home a run and T. Borzumato followed with an RBI fielder's choice — before Southeast Sox answered in the fourth when C Max Weimann (GA; No. 310 state) launched a two-run homer to put the Sox back in front 3-2, a score that held until Sandlot knotted it at three in the fifth and the game finished deadlocked. For Southeast Sox, OF Caden Lawton (GA) went 2-for-4 with a double, Tyler Hickman added a double, and 3B Rylin Davis (GA) worked four innings with 4 Ks and 11 whiffs (sat 81-83, T84); OF Wyatt Earwood (GA; No. 421 state) tossed two clean relief innings with 2 Ks and 5 whiffs. For Sandlot, Brown led the way on the mound over 5.1 innings — 5 Ks, 11 whiffs, sat 80-82 (T83) — while 3B Nicholas Sweeney went 2-for-4 with a double and OF Jack Vessio added a 2-for-4 effort.

Complete Game of PA led 2-0 through three before busting the game open with a three-run fourth, the decisive blow a three-run homer by RHP Colin Roeser (PA; No. 152 state) that put the game out of reach at 5-0. On the mound, LHP Christopher Sandner (CT) was the story early, working 3.1 innings with seven strikeouts and 15 whiffs while sitting 84-86 (T89). RHP Aaron Ripley (PA; No. 70 state) went yard-adjacent with a double, and OF Tony Tosco (No. 139 state) went 2-for-the-day to round out a balanced Pennsylvania attack. For Stix, OF Jax Lane sat 83-88 (T89) and generated 10 whiffs across 1.2 innings, striking out three, though four walks proved costly against a lineup that didn't need many chances.

The East Cobb Astros 16U ST appeared cooked trailing 9-2 through four innings before erupting for 12 runs in the top of the fifth to seize a 14-11 final, with C. Banks's three-run single serving as the punctuation mark in that decisive frame. Hudson Bradford (3-for-3, 2B-2B) and Carson Florence (2-for-3, 2B) anchored the East Cobb attack, while OF Rhett English (AL; No. 46 state) added a triple and OF Preston Bottoms (GA; No. 154 state) chipped in a double. 3B Warren Hawkesworth (GA; No. 426 state) worked 2.2 innings of relief, punching out five and generating eight whiffs. For the Georgia Bombers, 1B Hunter Williams (GA; No. 335 state) gave them every advantage early with a three-run homer in the second and a solo shot in the fifth — a two-homer day that kept scouts' notebooks busy despite the final; LHP Andrew Snow (GA; No. 92 state) sat 80-83 (T84) and racked up eight strikeouts and 11 whiffs across 3.2 innings, with C Colton Flemming (GA), SS Hunter Segal (GA), and Jaxon Joyce each adding doubles.

Dulins Dodgers Prime put the game away with a five-run fifth, capped by a three-run shot from C Jake Usrey (TX; No. 92 state) and a two-RBI single from R. Blakely, turning a 3-0 lead into an 8-0 final. The offensive support was almost secondary to what RHP Tyler Scarborough (TX; No. 50 national) did on the mound — five no-hit innings, ten strikeouts, nine whiffs, and not a single walk while sitting 89-92 (T93). Usrey's homer headlined the offensive ledger, though 2B Brady Sommers (TX) and Mark Ramos each went 2-for-the-day, and SS Koen Isaacson (OK; No. 446 national) added an RBI double in the second to get Dulins on the board early.

RBI Baseball 17u National built a 3-0 cushion through six before CBC Marucci Blackhawks rallied for two in the bottom of the sixth, only to fall a run short. RHP Max Hogan (NY; No. 35 state) set the tone early, working three innings and sitting 85-90 (T91) with 5 whiffs, then RHP Ryan McCoy (NY; No. 61 state) closed it out with 5 strikeouts over 2.2 frames at 83-86 (T87). At the plate, 3B Josh Kweller (NY; No. 243 state) went 2-for-2 with the game's first RBI single in the fourth, while OF Gavin Brady (NY; No. 285 state) and 3B Michael Jamba (NY; No. 195 state) each added a double. For the Blackhawks, Evan Cissell sat 80-81 (T82) and generated 13 whiffs across 3.2 innings, and B. Carius kept the rally alive with an RBI single in the sixth.

D Las Vegas jumped out early but couldn't hold on, as Bucks County rallied for three runs in the seventh to slip away with the win. The visitors staked their claim in the top of the first when LHP Gabe Wegener (No. 71 state) laced a two-out double that drove in three, setting the tone and giving D Las Vegas a lead they'd carry until the final frame. RHP Griffin Delusky (MI; No. 19 state) was electric on the mound, spinning five hitless innings with eight strikeouts, eight whiffs, and just one walk while sitting 83-84 (T85). RHP Grady Preston (MI; No. 21 state) added a solo home run in the third to extend the advantage to 4-2. For Bucks County, Logan Waynick delivered the decisive blow, doubling home two runs in the seventh as the Generals completed the comeback.

Scoreless through four, Nashville Select 17u Grey broke the game open with a three-run fifth to seize control, then held on as Houston Wildcatters Navy South made it a one-run game in the seventh. C. Dailey's RBI groundout started the rally, B. Durham doubled in a run, and D. Atkins singled home another to account for all three. 3B Jake Moore went 2-for-2 with two doubles, and Brooks Durham added his double as part of a multi-hit effort. RHP Aidan Johnson (TN) went 2-for-2 at the plate as well. For Houston, RHP Jacob McBride (TX) sat 82-88 (T89) and generated six whiffs over three hitless innings with two strikeouts; 3B Julian Ricks (TX) led the offense going 3-for-3 with a double, while C Carter Grillo (TX) added two doubles and SS Pierce Joseph (TX) and OF Sammy Lara (TX) each contributed an extra-base hit.

Michigan Bulls – Marten blew the game open with a five-run third inning to pull away from Top Tier Roos American Red at Adairsville Varsity. RHP Caden Gawkowski (MI; No. 93 state), sitting 84-86 (T88), worked 5.1 innings and punched out four while generating five whiffs to pace the pitching staff. At the plate, SS Lucas Farner (MI; No. 35 state) went 2-for-the-day with a double, Rafael Valdovinos added a two-hit effort, and 3B Jackson Surma (MI; No. 38 state) and Brady Hamilton each contributed a double — Valdovinos, Larson, and Surma all drove in runs during the decisive frame to build the cushion. For the Roos, Mcdavid provided the offensive highlight with a double in a limited day for Top Tier.

East Cobb grabbed an early edge when OF Nathan Taczy (GA; No. 405 state) launched a two-run homer in the first, but SBA Tucci National answered with a five-run second that effectively settled matters, pushing the final to 9-3. The decisive burst was keyed by 3B Luke Danser (NC; No. 118 state), whose two-run single put Tucci ahead for good, and OF Xander Letizia (NC) added an RBI single in the same frame. Tucci's C Michael Feeley (IL) was the offensive engine, going 3-for-the-day with a double, while Letizia added a double among his two hits. For East Cobb, C Mathieu Vargas (GA) went 2-for-2 alongside Taczy's damage.

Deadlocked at 3-3 heading to the fifth, Snyder Bucks 17u erupted for four runs in the top of the frame to pull away at Lassiter HS. SS Josiah Pulling (VA; No. 58 state) doubled home two, and C Connor Doxey (VA) followed with a two-run triple to put the game away. On the mound, RHP Lucas Fisher (VA; No. 206 state) worked three innings, sitting 80-83 (T84) while generating six whiffs against two hits and two walks. For Ottawa Nepean Canadians (ONC), Erik Fritz went 2-for-the-day with a two-run double in the fourth that briefly knotted the score, and C Shayne Gagne (No. 93 state) added a double.

Ghost National 17U turned a 4-4 tie into a 6-4 lead with a three-run bottom of the fourth, and that cushion proved just enough to hold off Performance Carolina National at Rockmart. RHP Connor Pellerin (SC; No. 45 state) set the tone early, spinning three innings with 8 strikeouts, 7 whiffs, and zero walks while sitting 90-90 (T90). At the plate, LHP Caleb Chesgreen (MD; No. 35 state) went 2-for-2 with the decisive blow — a two-RBI single in that fourth — and JD Aufderhide added a two-hit day of his own, his RBI single capping the frame. OF Cory Wuttke (AZ; No. 29 state) contributed a double for Ghost. For Performance Carolina National, OF Max Andrew Sercy (NC) was relentless at the dish, going 3-for-3, while C DJ Woods (NC) doubled and M. Sercy's RBI single fueled a two-run third that briefly tied the game.

Connecticut Baseball Club pulled away with a two-run fourth to seal the 3-1 victory at LakePoint 10, with the decisive frame built on an M. Hoffman RBI walk and a J. Nolan RBI groundout that pushed the lead to 3-1. Tristan MacAllister was the story on the mound, working 6.1 innings with 8 strikeouts, zero walks, and 5 whiffs while sitting 83-84 (T85) — a clean, efficient line that will draw attention. For Dirtbags 17U Platinum, RHP Palmer Gobble (No. 71 state) flashed a lively arm sitting 87-89 (T90) with 4 strikeouts and 3 whiffs over 2.2 innings, giving scouts reason to track the development of his command.

Engaged Athletics 17u Black put the game away with a seven-run seventh inning, turning a 5-1 lead into a 12-1 final at LakePoint 11. The foundation was laid by RHP Brock Lubbers (KS; No. 15 state), who was dominant through six innings — sat 85-88 (T89), struck out eight on 19 whiffs, and allowed just two hits with zero walks. The offense spread the wealth across the lineup: C Connor Smith (MO) went 3-for-3, Gavin Storie added three hits, and Aiden Payne, C Trone Purvis (KS; No. 146 state), OF Blake Costlow (KS; No. 78 state), 2B Cooper Kenney (MO; No. 158 state), and 1B Easton Duff (KS) each collected two hits, with Payne and Purvis each contributing a double. In the decisive seventh, Payne, Smith, and Purvis each singled home a run to cap the rally. For Titans Scout Team 17U, Bailey was the lone bright spot, going 2-for-3 with a triple.

Marucci Prospects 17U National burst out of the gate with a three-run first inning to set the tone, highlighted by Payton Kostial's two-run home run and an RBI single from L. Hightower, never relinquishing the lead in an 8-2 final at LakePoint 12. SS Aaron Springston (No. 170 state) kept the offense humming with a two-hit afternoon that included a double, giving Marucci Prospects a consistent presence at the top of the order. For CBA 2027 Scout, OF Kort Williams (NC) provided the brightest spot, going 1-for-his-day with a double, while C. Diehl's two-run error-aided sequence accounted for both CBA runs.

Excel Blue Wave American 17U led 7–5 heading to the bottom of the fifth before erupting for six runs to put the game away at LakePoint 13. The decisive frame featured Pruitt — who finished 2-for-4 with a double — delivering a two-RBI double to score Kilgore and Darian, while Harris added a two-RBI single and Hayes capped the inning with a sacrifice fly to push the final to 13–5. Kilgore, West, and OF Jameson Walden (GA) each added doubles, and West's extra-base knock was part of a solid multi-hit afternoon for the Blue Wave. For Team Elite Prime Black, LHP Hudson Ade generated 11 whiffs and struck out four across 3.2 innings, though five walks complicated his day; OF James Humrich (GA) tripled in a limited Team Elite offense.

Team KC 2027 grabbed an early two-run edge when C Benjamin Highley (MO; No. 86 state) went deep in the first, but Ohio Elite Baseball (Andrews) answered with a five-run sixth to pull away for the 10-2 final at LakePoint 14. The decisive frame was keyed by 1B Langston Lucas (1B Langston Lucas tripled, driving in two) and 3B Michael Banks (3B Michael Banks (OH) doubled for another RBI). OF Luca Reyes (OH; No. 97 state) worked 2.2 innings for Ohio Elite, sitting 78-80 (T81) with three strikeouts and four whiffs. 2B Brayden Verroco (OH) and SS Michael Reis (No. 298 state) each went 2-for-, while Lucas added a second hit. For KC, 1B Parker Jenkins (MO; No. 292 state) and OF Samuel Reisenbichler (MO) each went 2-for- with a double, and OF Tommy Costello (KS; No. 53 state) chipped in a multi-hit afternoon.

The Orioles Scout Team 2027 held a slim 5-0 cushion through three before breaking the game open with five more in the fourth to put it away early. RHP Lucas Whalen (NC; No. 67 state) was the story on the mound, spinning four shutout innings and racking up 7 strikeouts on 12 whiffs while walking just one and allowing only two hits — a workmanlike, stuff-over-command performance that sat 84-87 (T89). At the plate, 3B George Minjack (DC) went 2-for-2 with a double, and OF Leyton Guhl (NC; No. 52 state) added a 2-for-2 line with a two-RBI single as the centerpiece of the fourth-inning burst; OF Jake Sedmack (FL; No. 153 state) drove in another with a triple during that same frame, and J. Hucko tacked on an RBI single to cap the scoring.

Holding a 6-0 lead through four, Great Lake Canadians 17U erased any doubt with a ten-run fifth that blew the game open for good. Ryan Lehouillier launched a three-run homer and 1B Brody McCready (No. 80 state) ripped a two-run double as part of his 3-for-4, three-extra-base-hit afternoon, while G. DeSantis added a two-run single in the same frame. McCready was joined in the extra-base column by OF Caleb Quack (No. 101 state), 3B Christian Heffernan (No. 102 state), and C Colin Walker (No. 125 state), each doubling. For DCP 2027, RHP Cooper Mengel (MD; No. 38 state) dealt efficiently over three innings — sitting 85-87 (T89) with six whiffs and three strikeouts against one walk — and Declan Schnabel went 2-for-3 with a double, C Derek Grossi (MD; No. 53 state) contributed a double, and 2B Mark Spoor (DE; No. 65 state) added two hits.

East Cobb Astros Southeast DS broke a 1-1 tie with a two-run fifth, then tacked on insurance in the sixth to pull away at LakePoint 9. SS Whit Griffis (AL) was the story on the mound, working 6.1 innings and racking up 9 strikeouts and 10 whiffs while sitting 82-85 (T87); 2B Chance Walters (GA; No. 334 state) sparked the decisive fifth with an RBI double, and Trent Williams followed with an RBI triple to push the lead to 3-1. Reed Bruce then went deep in the sixth for the insurance run. For Devine Baseball, RHP Nick Cornetto (GA; No. 250 state) was sharp — five strikeouts, 10 whiffs, zero walks in 4.2 innings — while 3B Micah Huff (GA; No. 204 state) and 3B Payton Walker (GA; No. 374 state) each went 2-for-the-day and OF Carson Reeves (GA; No. 59 state) added a triple.

Staked to a four-run first on a two-RBI double by C Joshua King (VA) and an RBI single from L. Meinster, Richmond Braves 2027 Platinum watched Batters Box Scout methodically claw back, tying it by the third and pulling ahead for good in the fourth en route to a 6-4 final. SS Preston Sumner (TN; No. 25 state) delivered the biggest blow for the winners — a solo home run in the third — while LHP Brady Crenshaw (TN; No. 77 state), OF Garrett Stephens (TN; No. 49 state), SS Houston Jenkins (TN), and C Zaxton Aldridge (AR) each added doubles to fuel the comeback. For Richmond, King finished 2-for-2 with his double and an extra knock, and SS Matthew Miller (VA; No. 136 state) also went 2-for-2 with a double.

Tidewater Phillies 17U put the game away with a five-run fourth, punctuated by a three-run blast from **OF Alfred Maass (VA; No. 41 state)** that pushed the lead to 6-0 and effectively ended any suspense, as the Phillies cruised to an 8-0 shutout. Landon Quillen set the tone on the mound, sitting 85-88 (T89) and generating nine whiffs with five strikeouts over 2.2 innings. Cory Peoples went 2-for-the-day and added an RBI single in the decisive frame, while Maass's homer did the heavy lifting. For Dirtbags Skrap Pak, **SS Chandler Hill (NC; No. 144 state)** was the lone bright spot, going 2-for-2 at the plate in an otherwise quiet afternoon for the offense.

Team Ohio Pro Select erupted for five runs in the top of the third to turn a 3-0 lead into a commanding 8-0 advantage, then tacked on three more in the fourth to close out an eleven-run shutout. LHP Anthony Groner (OH; No. 67 state) was dominant through three innings, spinning a no-hitter with four strikeouts, four whiffs, and zero walks while sitting 84-86 (T87). At the plate, SS Eahn Stevenson went 3-for-3 with a double and a homer — his RBI double keyed the decisive third-inning frame, and he added a three-run shot in the fourth. OF Caden Stokes (PA) supplied the game's first power, homering for a run in the opening inning.

AquaSox Baseball 17u National buried this one early, erupting for five runs in the bottom of the first and never looking back. 3B Jesse Johns (GA) delivered the key blow of that frame, a two-run double that set the tone, while a C. Carmichael RBI groundout and L. Gaspard RBI single pushed the lead to five before Diamond Jacks recorded an out of consequence. AquaSox added a run in the third and three more in the fourth to close it at nine. On the mound, 3B Brody Christopher (GA; No. 315 state) was the story — spinning five no-hit innings with eight strikeouts, one walk, and 11 whiffs while sitting 77-80 (T81). At the plate, SS Beckett Newland and OF Tyler Robinson (GA) each went 2-for-the-day, with OF Caleb Barber (GA) and Johns each adding a double.

Top Tier Americans 17U built a 4-0 lead through three innings before Minnesota Blizzard Blue 2027 erupted for all three of its runs in the bottom of the fourth, making it a one-run game the rest of the way. OF Mason Bruesch (IL; No. 63 state) kept the Blizzard in check early, striking out seven on seven whiffs across four innings (sat 81-84, T86), with RHP Michael Garner (IL; No. 211 state) locking down the final two frames on two hits — allowing no hits — while adding two punchouts (sat 81-84, T85). SS Parker Robinson (IN; No. 350 national) went 2-for-the-day and drove in a run with a first-inning single, while OF Matthew Tomfohrde (IL) contributed a double. For Minnesota, LHP Mark Susa (WI; No. 16 state) generated 11 whiffs across 4.1 innings (sat 81-83, T85), and the fourth-inning rally was fueled by J. Mound's two-RBI single and a run-scoring double from 3B Evan Gierach (MN).

BPC Oilers never trailed, scratching a run in the first and building methodically before a five-run fourth put the game away, sending Canes 17U Select to a 10-0 defeat at Rockmart Baseball Field. OF Cole Simon (NJ) set the tone early, working 2.1 innings with four strikeouts and 13 whiffs while sitting 80-80 (T83); the frame came in the second when OF Ricky Watt (NJ) went deep for a solo shot to push the lead to two. The decisive fourth was fueled by RHP Nathan Heacox (NJ; No. 148 state), who doubled home two, and OF JJ Watkins (NJ; No. 21 state), who added a two-bagger of his own for another RBI. Ethan Dubois and OF Ethan Suppi (NJ; No. 16 state) each collected two hits to round out a balanced Oilers attack.

Trailing 4-0 heading to the fifth, Ascent Athlete 2027 Scout erupted for five runs in the top of the inning to seize control and hold on for a 7-5 win over On Deck O's 2027. The rally capped a remarkable individual stretch for OF Jalen Bowman (PA; No. 236 national), who went 3-for-3 with a double and a solo homer in the fourth to help chip into the deficit, finishing as the game's most complete bat. SS Nicky Vanni (No. 74 state) added a solo shot of his own in the fourth, while SS JD Amoroso (PA; No. 81 state) went 3-for-3 and delivered the decisive blow — a two-RBI single in the fifth that turned the game. C Brendon Baiocco (PA; No. 92 state) chipped in a double. For On Deck O's, OF Isaac Witte (NC; No. 237 state) went 2-for-3 with a double, 1B Ethan Frazier (NC; No. 138 state) and SS Ethan Love (NC; No. 256 state) each posted two-hit efforts, but the O's couldn't answer Ascent's fifth-inning surge.

City Baseball erupted for three runs in the top of the third to grab a 4-2 lead, but USA Prime Southeast Scout answered with three of their own in the fifth to pull ahead for good and hold on. The third-inning rally came via a pair of errors — W. Prinz and A. Diller each reached and drove in a run — before C Oliver Farmer (WA; No. 49 state) capped the frame with an RBI double. RHP Ben Cunningham (WA; No. 84 state) sat 83-85 (T87) over 4.1 innings, striking out three and generating five whiffs. Cunningham also went 2-for-the-day at the plate. For USA Prime, RHP Gavin Letcher (AL) was sharp in defeat, working four innings, punching out five, and racking up 11 whiffs while sitting 80-82 (T83); 3B Piggy Brogdon (TN) added a double.

TEST Black grabbed a three-run lead in the bottom of the first and held on through a Metro Senators PSL comeback to escape LakePoint 11 with a 6-5 win. OF Jackson Ritz (TX; No. 227 state) singled home a run and D. Wells followed with a two-RBI single to stake TEST Black to that early cushion, and OF Jake Shoemaker (TX; No. 64 state) supplied the game-winner with a solo homer in the seventh. RHP Tripp Kneale (TX) set the tone early, sitting 86-89 (T90) across three frames with five whiffs and no walks. SS Drew Harthcock (TX; No. 266 state) added a two-hit, extra-base effort, and Shoemaker finished 2-for-the-day. For Metro Senators PSL, RHP Nathan Schnare (VA), OF Ethan Simoneau (VA; No. 187 state), 1B Jaxson Simons (VA), and 3B Noah Parker each went 2-for-their-day, with Schnare adding a double as the Senators rallied to tie it at five before Shoemaker's blast ended it.

Knotted 4-6 heading to the fourth, NOVA Premier 17u Orange erupted for six runs in the top half to seize control for good. C Erick Flores (VA; No. 78 state) keyed the decisive frame with a three-RBI double, LHP Elijah Marshall (VA; No. 109 state) added a two-RBI single, and 3B Rylan Jordan (VA; No. 60 state) capped the rally with an RBI single. LHP Brayden Kotwica (CO; No. 55 state) worked four innings, sitting 82-84 (T87) while generating 11 whiffs and fanning five. OF Ben Weber (VA; No. 153 state), SS Bryce Munchel (SC), C Noah Wantuck (VA; No. 89 state), LHP Cole Schaaf (VA; No. 141 state), and Marshall each went multi-hit, with Weber, Munchel, and Wantuck each adding a double. For Excel Blue Wave, SS Cason Smith (AL; No. 57 state) and OF Charlie Maniscalco (AL; No. 31 state) both went multi-hit, with Smith doubling; JACKSON BURGESS also chipped in a double.

Canes Midwest American 2027 seized control immediately, erupting for four runs in the first inning and never looking back. R. Allen III's two-RBI single and an L. Hoffman sacrifice fly to left were the key blows in that opening burst, with the Canes tacking on two more in the fourth to close it out. RHP Guerin Boshears (IN; No. 41 state) was dominant on the mound, working 5.2 innings and generating 15 whiffs while sitting 85-89 (T90), scattering one hit against two walks with three strikeouts. Offensively, C Cam Gates (IN; No. 34 state) went 3-for-the-day with a double and a solo home run in the second, SS Liam Delp (IN; No. 372 national) added a two-hit effort including a double, and OF Clark Bucher (IN; No. 359 national) contributed two hits of his own.

GBG Northeast led 4-0 through five before breaking the game open with a three-run sixth — D. Sanders delivering the go-ahead cushion single and E. Kucharski adding a sac fly — to put the Braves away for good at LakePoint 14. RHP Mason Silverman (MA; No. 241 state) was the engine, working 4.2 innings with 6 strikeouts, a walk, and 13 whiffs while sitting 80-86 (T87); C Chase Austin (RI; No. 133 state) gave him run support with a double among two hits, and OF Darrian Sanders (MA) and SS Logan Lafferty (MA; No. 244 state) each went 2-for-the-day as well. For Richmond, OF Rocky Richnow (VA) was the standout, going 2-for-2 with a double and a solo home run in the sixth, while OF Cole Miller (VA) added a two-hit afternoon.

DPC 2027 National Ghost SE grabbed a 2-0 lead with a two-run second inning — C. Johnson singled home a run and J. Covington drew an RBI walk — but Ghost National answered with three runs across the fourth and fifth frames to take a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Ghost National's offense was deep: SS Nico Owimrin (NJ; No. 34 state) went 3-for-3 with two doubles, Braden Cox added a 2-for-2 night with two triples including an RBI knock, SS Cade McAllister (GA; No. 213 state) and C Dylan Reynholds (NJ; No. 110 state) each went 2-for-2. For DPC, Durham McEntire and Zachary McQuitty each posted multi-hit afternoons to keep the game within reach.

A scoreless game through five broke open in the top of the sixth when Twin Cities Baseball Club 17u pushed across two runs to secure the shutout. B. Roberts delivered the go-ahead knock, singling to center field to drive in the game's first run. On the mound, Landon Long worked 5.1 innings, striking out four and generating eight whiffs while sitting 81-84 (T85), and 1B David Ellington (TX) slammed the door with a dominant final frame — two strikeouts, six whiffs, no hits, sitting 89-90 (T91). At the plate, OF Logan Chaix (TX; No. 314 state) and Miguel Quintiana each added a double, while RHP cutter kennedy (TX) went 2-for-2 to pace the lineup.

Virginia Cardinals 2027's erupted for four runs in the top of the fourth to knot things at four, but RCS Warpath Gold answered with three runs over the fifth and sixth innings to pull away for the 6-4 win. The Cardinals' fourth-inning rally was fueled by D. Bowman (RBI single) and C Jaxon Foreman (VA; No. 112 state), who added an RBI single of his own — Foreman finished with two hits on the day. For Warpath Gold, 2B Logan Hearity (PA; No. 40 state) contributed a triple, 1B Alex Vacula (PA; No. 132 state) and SS Joshua Diaz (PA) each doubled, and RHP Alex Hisem went 2-for-the-day at the plate to pace an offense that had enough in reserve to hold off the late Cardinals push.

Tied at four through four innings, East Coast Grays National blew it open with a five-run fifth to pull away for the win at Hiram. The frame was defined by back-to-back long balls: C North Williams (No. 177 state) launched a three-run shot, and OF Josiah Patrick (No. 252 state) followed with a solo homer, before SS Collin Thomas (GA) plated an insurance run with an RBI single. Williams and Patrick each finished with two hits and a homer, while Dylan White added a double. For Stacked Baseball 17U, Ivan Reid sat 82-86 (T87) over 3.2 innings, racking up five strikeouts and 10 whiffs; 1B Joshua Duggin (TN; No. 89 state) went 2-for-the-day with a double, and SS Noah George (TN) added a multi-hit effort.

Trailing 1-0 through two, SBA Coastal National 2027 erupted for three runs in the top of the third to seize control and never relinquished the lead. C Wesley Kennedy (NC; No. 137 state) supplied the decisive blow, a two-run home run, and LHP Conner Sousa (NC) added an RBI single in the same frame to push the advantage to 4-1 before a fourth-inning run on a Tafalla error extended it to 5-1. Team Nike rallied to pull within one by the fifth but couldn't complete the comeback. Sousa was the story on both sides of the ball, going 3-for-3 at the plate while spinning 3.2 innings with nine whiffs and five strikeouts, sitting 86-87 (T88); 2B Landon Scott (No. 240 state) added a two-hit effort to round out a productive Coastal lineup.

East Cobb Astros put this one away early, erupting for six runs in the top of the second to turn a 1-0 lead into a 7-0 advantage they never relinquished, adding three more in the third to close it out. RHP Everett Grubbs (GA; No. 111 state) was dominant on the mound, spinning four hitless innings with six strikeouts, six whiffs, and zero walks while sitting 85-88 (T89). At the plate, C Takumi Yoshida (MA; No. 64 state) keyed the second-inning burst with a two-run double, OF Carson Bruce (GA; No. 157 national) followed with a two-run double of his own, and J. Morrison added an RBI single. Bruce finished 2-for-2 with his double, joined in the multi-hit column by SS Hayes Maginnis (GA; No. 113 national) and 3B Jose Doubront (SC; No. 34 state), each going 2-for-2 with a double. OF Christian Gomez (VA; No. 186 national) chipped in a double as well.

FBH Angels 17U Red put the game away with a three-run seventh, turning a 5-1 lead into an 8-2 final at LakePoint 11. The frame's signature moment came when 3B Jorge Cordova (FL; No. 256 state) laced a two-run double, and DOMINIC LOPEZ added to the cushion by stealing home. The offensive support was deep all night: OF Reece Bowman (FL; No. 150 state) went 3-for-the-game with a triple and double, 1B Parker Kant (FL; No. 350 state) contributed a triple and double, and 2B Dawkins Parker (GA; No. 225 state) went 2-for-2 with an RBI single in the second that got the Angels on the board. LHP Landon Del Tufo (FL; No. 306 state) set the tone early, sitting 82-85 (T88) over 3.1 innings with seven strikeouts and 10 whiffs, working through five walks to keep Top Tier off-balance. For the Nationals, Keegan Swain provided the lone multi-hit effort with a 2-for-the-game showing.

ProStock broke a 1-1 deadlock with a two-run fourth, then padded the lead in the fifth to pull away at LakePoint 12. The decisive blow came from J. Gore, who singled to plate two in the fourth; SS Dylan Honore (GA; No. 70 state) added a solo homer in the fifth to close it out. On the mound, 3B James Sharp (GA; No. 85 state) worked four efficient frames — sat 83-87 (T88), five strikeouts, no walks — before LHP Cooper Reynolds (GA; No. 86 state) finished it with 2.2 innings, five punchouts, and eight whiffs sitting 82-84 (T85). Reynolds also helped himself with a triple among his two hits, while C Ford Monin (No. 87 state) went 2-for with a double. For Ontario, RHP Rawls Gelber (GA) was sharp in his three innings — sat 80-84 (T85), four strikeouts, nine whiffs — and OF Jamie De Luca-Galati, 2B Luca Cutajar (No. 162 state), 1B Luca Ritacca, and Luke Rosero each contributed a double in a losing effort.

Mid Atlantic Orioles 2027 seized control with a three-run second inning, building a 5-0 cushion that proved just enough to hold off 643 DP Tigers 17U. The rally was constructed piece by piece: SS Wyatt Parker (VA; No. 12 state) singled home a run, C Cooper McPherson (VA; No. 92 state) doubled in another, and C Chuck Gunn singled to cap the frame. On the mound, RHP Joshua Scholl (VA; No. 122 state) generated 13 whiffs across three innings (sat 82-85, T86), and LHP Drew LeVasseur (VA; No. 108 state) was sharper in relief — five strikeouts and seven whiffs in 1.2 frames (sat 84-86, T87) — as the pair navigated eight combined walks to secure the win. McPherson and C Evan Mackey (VA) each went 2-for-the-day with a double, while Parker and Gunn added multi-hit efforts. For the Tigers, SS Juddson Wilkes (GA) provided the offensive highlight with a double among his club's four hits as 643 DP rallied to within one but couldn't complete the comeback.

Southeast Rawlings MAD broke the game open with four runs in the bottom of the second, turning a 1-0 lead into a 5-0 cushion and cruising to a 9-1 final at LakePoint 14. The burst was keyed by OF Christopher Brandwein's RBI double, part of a four-hit, four-RBI second that put Ole Liners 17U Scout in an early hole they'd never escape. On the mound, RHP Corey Cole (TN) was dominant in his 3.1 innings — sat 85-88 (T89), struck out eight and generated 14 whiffs while allowing just one hit and one walk. RHP Chris Wirsing (TN; No. 74 state) went 2-for-3 with a double, and OF Asher Conley (TN) added a double of his own. For Ole Liners, Kenyer Martinez provided the lone offensive highlight with a triple.

Halos National 2027 buried this one early, erupting for seven runs in the bottom of the first to put the game effectively out of reach before Elite Scout Black could settle in. C Tyler Flemming (WI; No. 54 state) provided the big blow in that opening frame, a two-run homer, and added a solo shot in the fourth to finish 2-for-2 with two home runs. SS Cooper Wendt (WI; No. 23 state) went 3-for-3 with a double, and RHP Derrik Beckstrand (WI; No. 33 state) matched him with a 3-for-3 day including a double. Ethan Woller also did damage in the first with a two-RBI single. On the mound, RHP Henry Koopmeiners (WI) worked 2.2 innings, sat 84-87 (T88), and generated eight whiffs against three strikeouts. Team Elite Scout Black managed two runs across the final five innings but never threatened the margin.

Sandlot 17u-Glad seized control early, erupting for five runs in the bottom of the first to build a lead Commonwealth Xpress never overcame. J. Van Valkenburg's RBI single and K. Gaede's RBI single headlined the frame, with C. VanBuskirk reaching on error to plate two more. C Jax Van Valkenburg (OK; No. 10 state) finished 3-for-the-day with a double, while OF Kellen Gaede (OK; No. 38 state) went 2-for with a double of his own, the pair doing the most damage in an Oklahoma-flavored middle of the order. For Commonwealth Xpress, Brody Bowling worked three innings, striking out four and generating four whiffs, limiting the damage to two hits allowed; Carson Watkins, Gunner Martin, and Trace Kincaid each contributed a double to keep the Xpress competitive before the deficit proved too steep.

Warhawks – Valentino turned a scoreless first into a five-run second to put this one away early at LakePoint 9, with M. Kline's two-RBI single and an RBI knock from 1B Adler Dietz (OH; No. 220 state) doing the bulk of the damage before SS Brendan Cox (OH; No. 278 state) added an RBI fielder's choice to cap the frame. OF Matthew Glatz (OH) held Rhino 17u K's in check over his two innings, sitting 77-79 (T80) while punching out three and generating two whiffs. Dietz went 3-for-3 on the night, and Cox added two hits. For Rhino, SS Jackson Knickerbocker (IL; No. 207 state) gave his club a chance, sitting 81-84 (T85) with three strikeouts and two whiffs in 2.2 innings, while SS Owen Sunderson (IL; No. 143 state) and 1B Landon Beckman (IL) each provided multi-hit efforts — Beckman doubling — in a game Rhino couldn't recover from after the second.

Southern Squeeze grabbed the lead immediately when Johnny Parkinson homered for two runs in the bottom of the first, and that cushion proved just enough to hold through seven innings of a 2-2 tie. RHP Mason Tjosaas (FL) was the story on the mound for Squeeze, spinning four hitless frames with five strikeouts, one walk, and 14 whiffs — a clean, efficient line that will draw attention. For South Jersey, RHP Ryan Robles sat 83-86 (T87) and punched out five over 2.2 innings, generating 10 whiffs, though five walks kept the future arm in constant traffic; G. Freeney plated the Young Guns' first run on a groundout in the second to pull them even.

Cangelosi Sparks North – Black broke a 1-1 tie with a six-run fifth inning to pull away 9-1, with RHP Russell Hengels (IL; No. 66 state) controlling the night from the mound — sitting 86-88 (T89) across five innings with 10 strikeouts, 13 whiffs, and just two hits allowed. The fifth-inning eruption was fueled by 2B Jacob Wolfinger (IL), whose two-bagger plated three, then 1B Evan Adamczewski (IL; No. 39 state) singled home two more, and C Jack Kaplan (IL) added a run-scoring double to cap the damage; Adamczewski and Kaplan each finished 2-for-4 with a double, while SS Carson Trivellini (IL; No. 24 state) went 2-for-4. For US Nationals, RHP Carson Cooke (KS; No. 16 state) generated 10 whiffs and struck out eight over 3.2 innings sitting 82-84 (T85), with 3B John Schmitt (MO; No. 90 state) doubling for the offense.

 A scoreless game cracked open in the bottom of the fifth when Toronto Mets - Leitch erupted for five runs to put the game away for good. The performance was anchored by Ethan Reason, who sat 86-90 (T91) over 6.1 innings, piling up 11 strikeouts, 21 whiffs, and allowing just one hit against two walks — a dominant showcase for any evaluator in the building. The big blow in that fifth came from C Liam Mace, whose three-RBI double did the bulk of the damage, with J. Dong adding an RBI on a lineout to push the cushion to five before a sixth-inning run closed the book at six.

Tied 2-2 through three, USA Prime Aces National 17U erupted for four runs in the top of the fourth to pull away for good at LakePoint 13. C. Clark drew an RBI walk to break the deadlock, C Gavin Myers (PA; No. 98 state) followed with an RBI double, and G. Johnson added a run on an error to push the lead to 6-2. Ethan Armbruster opened on the mound for the Aces, striking out seven across 2.2 innings while sitting 87-91 (T92), and RHP Cole Ruggeri (IL; No. 53 state) closed it out with three more K's over two frames, sitting 87-89 (T90). Myers finished 2-for-2 with a triple and double, while OF Boston Hanna (FL; No. 98 state) added a two-hit effort. For Top Tier North, RHP Henry Schott (IL) generated 17 whiffs across three innings, sitting 85-88 (T89), with the future arm missing enough bats to impress despite six walks; OF Alex Edgar (IL) and 3B Miles Mazanowski (IL; No. 83 state) each went 2-for-3 at the plate.

NEB Rays seized control early, erupting for five runs in the top of the first to set a margin Team Elite Platinum never threatened. J. Frostholm's two-RBI single and L. McKinney's run-scoring knock were the big blows in that frame, with G. Wainwright adding a sacrifice fly to make it a five-run cushion before the dust settled. On the mound, RHP Nolan Engler (NH) was sharp through 3.2 innings — sitting 84-87 (T88) and generating nine whiffs against four strikeouts and three walks on two hits allowed. 3B Mason Crain and SS Teddy Stephenson (CT; No. 30 state) each ripped triples, while C Brady Collins (RI; No. 333 national) doubled for the Rays. For Team Elite Platinum, OF Alejandro Cabral (FL; No. 72 state) went 2-for-the-day with a double, and C Kenneth Bencosme added a double of his own.

Performance National staked its claim early, plating two in the bottom of the first to set the tone and never surrendering the lead in a 4-2 win over Legends Scout 2027. RHP Briar Persing (PA; No. 29 state) was the story on the mound, working five innings with six strikeouts and eight whiffs while sitting 85-87 (T88). SS Evan Howard (NC; No. 73 state) drove the offense, going 2-for-the-night with an RBI single in that decisive first frame; J. Carrasco added another RBI knock in the same inning, and B. Wilson extended the lead with a run-scoring single in the second. For Legends Scout 2027, 1B Dylan Hyams (OH; No. 152 state) and SS Koby Dues (OH; No. 409 national) each went 1-for-their-night with a double, while C Jackson Schilling (OH; No. 423 national) showed well in relief — two hitless innings, four whiffs, sitting 81-85 (T86).

Top Tier Dudes 2027 blew the game open with a four-run second inning, building what proved to be an insurmountable cushion at LakePoint 16. SS Ryder Walker (CA) did the heavy lifting in that frame with a two-RBI double, and Quintin Hill followed with an RBI double of his own to push the lead to five. On the mound, RHP Justin Gregory (CA; No. 149 state) was sharp early, sitting 83-87 (T90) while generating 11 whiffs and striking out four over 3.2 innings. RHP Damien Nolan (CA; No. 117 state) added two triples at the plate to headline a deep offensive effort. For Texas Twelve 17u, Thomas Rice went 2-for-the-day with a triple, and OF Carter Copeland (TX) also collected two hits, but the early five-run deficit proved too steep to fully erase.

Inevitable A's National 17U seized control with a two-run third inning, the decisive blow coming from LHP Chase Stieferman (MO; No. 265 national), whose two-RBI double put the A's ahead 2-0 and proved to be the margin in a 4-3 win at LakePoint 9. RHP Max Jones (MO; No. 36 state) worked 4.2 innings, striking out five on 11 whiffs while sitting 83-86 (T87), and OF Nicholas Long (MO; No. 56 state) paced the offense with a multi-hit effort including a double, while 3B Brady Yates (MO; No. 95 national) added a triple. For Factory National 26, C MJ Lane (GA; No. 127 state) was sharp in five innings — six strikeouts, 12 whiffs, sitting 83-87 (T89) — and OF Gavin Simon (GA; No. 418 state) tripled home a run in the fifth to spark a two-run frame that made it 4-3, with Gavin Cole adding an RBI single in the rally; 1B Cooper Rice (GA; No. 153 state) and Cole each finished with two hits.