2026 17U National Championship, Daily Roundup: 7/16

Top Tier Roos American Red seized control with a three-run second inning, and that burst proved to be all they'd need. B. Batoff delivered the decisive blow with a two-RBI single during the rally, and the Roos never relinquished the lead. RHP Kooper Coconato (FL) set the tone on the mound, working 3.2 innings with 5 strikeouts and 7 whiffs while sitting 81-83 (T84). For Richmond Braves 2027 Platinum, LHP Dylan Maddox (No. 217 state) was sharp despite the loss — 4 strikeouts and 8 whiffs across 3.0 innings sitting 84-87 (T88) — while C Joshua King (VA) and SS Matthew Miller (VA; No. 136 state) each went 2-for-the-day with a double, with J. Pennix drawing a walk that plated the Braves' lone run in the fifth.

Batters Box Scout broke it open with a four-run fourth to turn a comfortable lead into a rout, rolling to the shutout at LakePoint 11. OF Casey Wheeler (MS) handled the pitching side efficiently, working five innings with 6 strikeouts, 7 whiffs, and just 2 hits while sitting 77-80 (T81). At the plate, SS Houston Jenkins (TN) went 3-for-3 with two doubles, and 3B Jacob Bateman (TN; No. 80 state) added a 2-hit effort; Brody Abernathy provided the big swing with a two-run homer in the second, and the fourth-inning surge was fueled by an RBI hit-by-pitch from Bateman and a sacrifice fly from SS Preston Sumner (TN; No. 25 state). For Ghost National 17U, RHP Nick Speckenbach (NY) showed some pop with a double in a limited sample.

Canes Virginia 17U National erupted for three runs in the top of the second to seize control and never relinquished it, surviving a tight 4-3 finish at LakePoint 12. RHP Jett Little (MA; No. 21 state) was the story on the mound, working 2.2 innings with four strikeouts, zero walks, and eight whiffs while sitting 91-93 (T94) — a crisp, efficient outing that set the tone early. L. Zajac's RBI single to center and B. Faulkner's RBI single fueled the decisive frame. RHP Sammy Ranson (VA; No. 49 state) added a double for the Canes. For SCP 2027, Dylan Johnson provided the highlight with a solo home run in the second, and 2B Brody Morris (NC; No. 161 state) doubled in a losing effort.

Top Tier IN seized a 2-0 lead in the top of the fifth on a solo shot from **RHP Jack Davis (IN; No. 153 state)** — his two-hit day included the go-ahead blast — but Next Level Brewers answered to walk off with a 3-2 win, scoring once in the sixth and twice in the seventh. On the mound for Top Tier, **RHP Alex Gilliam (IN; No. 33 state)** sat 87-89 (T90) across 5.2 innings, posting five strikeouts and 12 whiffs; **C Brady Haynes** added a double, as did **OF Myles Steury (IN; No. 166 state)**. For Next Level Brewers, **OF JoJo DiSanza** sat 69-81 (T83) over three innings with five punchouts and seven whiffs; **SS Kayden Bates (NY)** and **C Michael Cotto (NY)** each went 2-for-the-day, and M. King's RBI groundout to first in the sixth was a key piece of the comeback.

**Canes Midwest Gold 17U 5, Snyder Bucks 17u 3** Canes Midwest Gold 17U had been held even through five innings before erupting for three runs in the top of the sixth to pull away for good. R. Brenneman's infield single plated a run during the decisive frame, and E. Hulzebos added another with a sacrifice fly to left to put the game out of reach. 2B Caden Phelps (KY; No. 96 state) and 3B Isaiah Hopkins each contributed doubles for Canes Midwest. For Snyder Bucks, C Connor Doxey (VA) went deep in the first to stake his club to the early lead, and 1B Miles Lilburn (VA; No. 194 state) tripled in his lone hit. LHP William Raftery sat 77-79 (T81) over 3.1 innings, generating nine whiffs and striking out four.

Team Ohio Pro Select pulled away with four runs in the bottom of the fifth to complete an 8-0 shutout of Ottawa Nepean Canadians, having already built a 4-0 cushion through four innings. Mike Miller set the tone early, working two hitless frames with three strikeouts and six whiffs while sitting 82-85 (T86). At the plate, 1B Brennan Shafer (OH) went 2-for-2 and delivered the blow in the fifth, singling home two to push the lead to six; A. Peluso followed with an RBI walk and M. Hart added a stolen base of home to cap the frame. OF Caden Stokes (PA), OF Drake Bouscher (OH; No. 84 state), and SS Eahn Stevenson each contributed a double for Ohio Pro Select. Ottawa Nepean had no answer on the scoreboard.

**Knights National 3, HD Baseball 2027 2** Knights National seized control with a two-run second inning, getting the decisive blow when M. Long singled to drive in two and push the lead to 2-0 in a game they'd never relinquish. On the mound, **1B Beckett Haselhun (TN)** was the story early, generating 16 whiffs across 2.2 innings while striking out seven and allowing just one hit, sitting 87-89 (T90); **RHP Carter Lewis (TN)** followed with two clean frames, and **RHP Luke Gossett** finished it with two more strikeouts, sitting 84-85 (T86). At the plate, **C Will Britt (TN; No. 38 state)** went 2-for-the-day, and **OF Jayden Pearl (TN; No. 76 national)** added a double, with C. Maupin's RBI single in the fourth providing the game's final margin. For HD Baseball 2027, C. Seely's RBI single in the fourth made it a one-run game, but Knights National's bullpen held firm through the seventh.

**Michigan Bulls – Marten 13, Performance Carolina National 1** Michigan Bulls – Marten turned a 2-0 lead into a rout by erupting for five runs in the top of the third, then added three more in the fourth and three again in the fifth to close it out in mercy-rule fashion. The engine on both sides of the ball was 3B Jackson Surma (MI; No. 38 state), who took the mound and sat 80-83 (T84) over five innings, punching out six and generating 11 whiffs while allowing just four hits and two walks; Surma also went deep in the fourth with a three-run shot. Rafael Valdovinos supplied the go-ahead single during the big third and finished 2-for-3, while C Cameron Thorning (MI; No. 346 national) added a double. For Performance Carolina National, Brady Pierson went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo home run in the third, and OF Jack Devitt (NC) contributed a double.

**Game On Stealth 17U 5, RCS Warpath Gold 3** Game On Stealth 17U blew the game open with a four-run second inning, riding that cushion to a 5-3 decision over RCS Warpath Gold at Adairsville Varsity. T. Denmark's two-RBI single and G. Tomlinson's run-scoring single were the key blows in that decisive frame. OF Brooks Stella (GA; No. 143 state) paced the Stealth offense with a two-hit effort. For Warpath Gold, 1B Andrew Yost (PA) kept things interesting with a two-run home run in the fourth, but the deficit proved too steep to overcome.

**Engaged Athletics 17u Black 3, Canes Midwest American 2027 14** Canes Midwest American 2027 turned a 3-2 deficit into a rout by erupting for seven runs in the bottom of the third, then tacked on seven more in the fourth to put it away early. The offensive engine was 2B Kasen Jessup (IN; No. 66 state), who drilled a three-run homer in that third-inning burst and finished 2-for-the-day with a double; OF Lincoln Hoffman (IN; No. 36 state) added a two-run triple in the same frame to fuel the surge. 3B Gavin Stanislawski (IL; No. 382 national) followed in the fourth with a three-run shot of his own, while 2B Zac Wittenauer (OH; No. 197 state) went 2-for-the-day with a double, 1B Nathan Waters doubled, and RHP Bo Blondi (No. 59 state) chipped in a multi-hit afternoon to round out a balanced Canes attack.

The Dirtbags 17U Platinum put this one away early, erupting for five runs in the bottom of the third to push their lead to 8-0 and cruise to the shutout. **RHP Hudson Czajkowski (VA)** set the tone on the mound, sitting 80-83 (T84) across 4.1 innings with four strikeouts, seven whiffs, and just one walk while surrendering two hits. At the plate, **OF Brayden Funk** went 2-for-3 with a two-run double in the third, and **C Logan Havekost (VA)** added a two-run double of his own in the same frame; **2B Brady Mamula (MD; No. 122 state)** chipped in a multi-hit effort as well. For Devine Baseball, **C Brandon Fox (GA; No. 343 state)** provided the lone extra-base knock with a double.

**Power Baseball 2027 Marucci 16, Marucci Prospects 17U National 5** The first inning looked like a slugfest in the making — OF Daniel Padilla (FL; No. 178 national) launched a three-run homer and Marucci Prospects answered immediately with a three-run shot of their own from Payton Kostial — but Power Baseball 2027 Marucci put it away with an eight-run fourth to turn a tight early contest into a rout. OF Diego Rodriguez (FL; No. 168 state) delivered the key blow in that frame, a two-RBI double that keyed the surge. LHP Grady Stevens (FL) was sharp through three innings, generating 11 whiffs while sitting 80-82 (T83) with six strikeouts against two walks. SS Nathaniel Sabino (FL; No. 158 national) went 2-for-the-day with two doubles, and 1B Joey Waddingham (FL; No. 106 state) added a double as well. For Marucci Prospects, SS Truman Sermon (ID) was the most consistent bat, going 2-for-2 alongside Kostial's early blast.

DCP 2027 broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the third, plating all three of its runs to close out a 3-0 victory over Georgia Bombers 17u Scout at Rockmart Baseball Field. Herring set the tone on the mound, working six innings and racking up 8 strikeouts on 14 whiffs while sitting 83-83 (T85); 3B Justin OConnor (DE) doubled home a run in the frame, and T. Weber added an RBI single to do the bulk of the damage. 2B Mark Spoor (DE; No. 65 state) went 2-for-the-day to pace the DCP offense. For Georgia Bombers, OF Mathis Powell delivered a quality opener — 3.1 innings, three strikeouts, six whiffs, zero walks — and OF Hudson Williams (GA; No. 222 state) kept the lineup honest with a two-hit, one-double afternoon against a pitcher who otherwise dominated the card.

**Metro Senators PSL 5, Titans Scout Team 17U 1** Metro Senators PSL seized control in the bottom of the second, plating two runs to open a lead they never relinquished, with N. Schnare singling home a run and J. Simons adding another on a groundout to make it 2-0. RHP Nathan Schnare (VA) was the story on the mound — working all seven innings, striking out 13 against zero walks on just 16 whiffs while sitting 81-85 (T86) and limiting Titans to two hits. Schnare also contributed at the plate with that key RBI single. OF Ethan Simoneau (VA; No. 187 state) added a double for the Senators, and G. Negron pushed the cushion to 3-1 in the fourth with a sacrifice bunt RBI. For Titans Scout Team 17U, 2B Jackson Stinson (TN) showed feel for pitching, sitting 75-78 (T82) with nine whiffs and four strikeouts over 5.2 innings.

NE Runbirds 9, Team Elite Prime Black 5 NE Runbirds built a 7-1 cushion through five innings before Team Elite Prime Black erupted for four runs in the top of the sixth to make things interesting, but the deficit proved too steep to fully close. For the Runbirds, RHP Evan Wilson (MA) was sharp over 5.2 innings, sitting 77-80 (T82) while generating seven whiffs and striking out five; SS Cayden Chow (MA) added a double, and Evan Waden went 2-for-the-day to provide offensive support. For Elite Prime Black, CJ Conway delivered the highlight of the rally with a solo home run to ignite the sixth, Geoffrey Heinz followed with an RBI single, and 1B Gavin Sepe (IL) capped the frame with an RBI double, though the club couldn't complete the comeback.

**East Coast Grays National 1, Ostingers Baseball 2027 Osting 3** Trailing 1-0 heading to the bottom of the third, Ostingers Baseball 2027 Osting erupted for all three of its runs to seize control for good. E. Plusquellic's RBI fielder's choice got things started, OF Connor Gavigan (FL; No. 78 state) followed with an RBI triple, and S. Aponte singled home the third to push the lead to 3-1 — a margin that held the rest of the way. C Matthew Rangel (FL) worked five innings (88-90, T91), scattering three hits with four strikeouts and eight whiffs, while 3B Keegan Wilkerson (FL) slammed the door with two scoreless frames (86-88, T89), punching out three on three whiffs without issuing a walk. For East Coast Grays National, RHP Randon Gay (GA) was sharp enough to miss 11 bats and post eight strikeouts across five innings (83-86, T87), but the third-inning three-spot proved too much to overcome. Gavigan finished 2-for-3 with his triple as the offensive catalyst.

**East Coast Marucci 2027 15, Top Tier Central Americans 5** East Coast Marucci 2027 turned a 4-3 game into a rout by erupting for 11 runs in the top of the fifth, blowing the contest open behind a monster inning that featured a grand slam from 2B Andrew Walker (AL; No. 106 state) — his fourth RBI of the frame — along with two-RBI singles from OF Parks Woodruff (AL; No. 34 state) and J. Dugan. Walker finished 3-for-3 with a triple to go with the homer; C Drew Danner (AL; No. 61 state) and Woodruff each went 3-for-3 as well, and SS Jackson Canady (AR) added a 2-hit day. On the mound, C Luke Weatherley (AR; No. 3 state) delivered two sharp innings, sitting 89-90 (T91) with three strikeouts, four whiffs, and no walks. For Top Tier Central Americans, RHP Traxton Roberts (IL; No. 88 national) was genuinely impressive over four innings — sitting 88-91 (T92), generating 12 whiffs and six strikeouts against just one walk — while SS Jackson Vanderheydt contributed a double in the loss.

**Houston Wildcatters Navy South 0, SmarTense 17U The Show 8** SmarTense 17U The Show broke it open with four runs in the bottom of the fourth, turning a 2-0 lead into an 8-0 final at LakePoint 12. RHP JJ Sims (GA; No. 109 state) was the story on the mound, spinning four shutout innings with four strikeouts, zero walks, and seven whiffs while sitting 84-85 (T86). At the plate, OF Brody Hurd (GA; No. 123 state) went deep in the second for an early run, OF Jake Adamson (GA; No. 103 state) added a double, and 2B Kyler Worsham (TN; No. 45 state) went 2-for-the-day. In the decisive fourth, T. Giro and L. McCook each drew run-scoring walks to cap the burst. For Houston, RHP Kaleb Biddy (TX) flashed some arm — sitting 84-86 (T87) with six whiffs and three strikeouts in 1.1 innings.

D Las Vegas grabbed the lead for good with a two-run sixth, turning a 1-1 tie into a 4-3 final over 643 DP Jaguars 17u Beasley. SS Jimmey Sequin III (MI; No. 203 national) was the engine throughout, working 6.1 innings and generating 10 whiffs while sitting 83-87 (T89) with six strikeouts. On the offensive side, LHP Gabe Wegener (No. 71 state) went deep in the fourth for the game's first lead change, and in the decisive sixth, 1B Michael Stanton (MI; No. 25 state) doubled home a run before OF Owen Dominowski (MI; No. 18 state) followed with an RBI double to supply the winning margin. For the Jaguars, Ethan Wade matched Sequin's 10 whiffs across five innings, sitting 83-86 (T88) with seven strikeouts, while SS Ethan King (GA; No. 119 state) and OF Hudson Will (GA; No. 42 state) each went 2-for-the-day and LHP Spencer Leftoff (GA; No. 151 state) added a triple.

**Building Champions 17U Smith 10, Bucks County Generals 2027's 1** Building Champions 17U Smith put the game away with a three-run third inning to push their lead to 4-1, then tacked on three more in the fourth and two in the fifth to pull away comfortably at LakePoint 14. RHP Brodi Cook sat 82-84 (T85) over four innings, striking out three and generating five whiffs while allowing just three hits. The offense did the rest: 2B Skyler Bernbeck (KS; No. 25 state) went 3-for-3 with a triple and a double, C Ben McDermott (KS; No. 95 state) added a double among his two hits, and OF Cade Wilson (KS) chipped in two hits. SS Grayson McFall (KS; No. 68 state) and 1B Easton Engelhart (KS; No. 33 state) each went deep — Engelhart's fifth-inning shot a two-run blast, McFall's a solo shot in the fourth. For Bucks County, 1B Giulio Carbo provided the lone highlight with a first-inning solo home run.

**Ghost National 8, Ohio Elite Baseball (Andrews) 3** Ghost National put the game away before Ohio Elite could blink, erupting for six runs in the top of the first on the strength of a grand slam from Braden Cox and run-scoring walks to B. Garguilo and L. Dana. Brady Williams (sat 85-88 (T90)) kept the damage contained over four innings, allowing just one hit while generating five whiffs. SS Cade McAllister (GA; No. 213 state) and Carter Gilley each went 2-for-the-day to pace the Ghost offense, with Tyler Barth adding a double. For Ohio Elite, 1B A Mitchell (OH) was sharp despite the deficit — six strikeouts, six whiffs, and just four hits allowed across five innings — while OF Luca Reyes (OH; No. 97 state) provided a triple in a tough-luck showing.

**Team KC 2027 3, Twin Cities Baseball Club 17u 6** Twin Cities broke the game open with a three-run fourth, turning a 2-0 lead into a commanding 5-0 cushion that Team KC couldn't overcome. The engine of that rally was **OF Logan Chaix (TX; No. 314 state)**, who laced a two-run double to plate three in the inning; Chaix finished 2-for-2 with two doubles on the day. **RHP Mathew Hernandez** was the story on the mound, sitting 90-91 (T92) while racking up 8 strikeouts and 11 whiffs across 3.2 innings, allowing just two hits. For Team KC, **SS Ty Lange (MO; No. 146 state)** went 2-for-4, and **OF Taylan Ray (KS; No. 43 state)** added a double, with the pair anchoring a three-run sixth that made it a final.

**Ascent Athlete 2027 Scout 8, Stacked Baseball 17U 8** Ascent Athlete 2027 Scout seized control with a four-run fifth, turning a 3-1 deficit into a 7-2 advantage — only to watch Stacked Baseball 17U claw all the way back for an 8-8 deadlock. The decisive blow came when C Thomas Lawler (No. 25 state) ripped a three-RBI triple, and P. Barnett added a run via groundout to complete the frame's damage. On the mound for Ascent, RHP Luke Hunter (PA; No. 180 state) dealt 2.1 innings with 3 strikeouts and 4 whiffs, sitting 85-86 (T87). For Stacked, Bryland Canode was lively over 3.2 frames — 5 punchouts, 11 whiffs, sitting 84-85 (T87) — while 1B Joshua Duggin (TN; No. 89 state) doubled, and SS John Beard (TN), Tommy McMillan, and 1B Tucker Hunnicutt (CA) each went 2-for-the-day; A. Aquino's two-run sixth-inning error kept Stacked's comeback alive.

**NJ Pride 17u 4, MASH 17u Black 4** Trailing 3-1 entering the fourth, NJ Pride 17u erupted for three runs in the top half to grab a 4-3 lead that MASH 17u Black would eventually erase in a game that finished knotted at four. The decisive blow came from OF Steven Vanore, whose two-RBI single highlighted the Pride's rally, with C. Shannon adding a walk to keep the frame alive. Vanore finished 2-for-the-day for NJ Pride. For MASH 17u Black, C Charlie Wielinski (No. 117 state) paced the offense with a 3-for-the-day effort, while SS Nolan Rolloff (No. 33 state) added a 2-for-the-day performance; J. Michel's RBI fielder's choice in the first inning gave MASH an early 1-0 edge.

GRIT FUSION 17U grabbed control early, plating two runs in the bottom of the first and never relinquishing the lead on their way to a 4-2 decision over Dulins Dodgers Prime. C Kevin Comblo (NY; No. 65 state) ignited the decisive frame with an RBI double, and T. Ostrowski followed with an RBI single to stake Fusion to a cushion they'd protect through seven innings. RHP Brock Bateman (FL) backed the cause offensively with a 2-for-2 day featuring two doubles, while Aaron Wu went 2-for-2 as well. For Dulins, SS Koen Isaacson (OK; No. 446 national) provided the offensive highlight with a 2-for-2 performance, and M. Ramos drew a bases-loaded walk to account for one of the Dodgers' two runs.

**Orioles Scout Team 2027 7, Michigan Elite Selects 17U 0** Holding a slim 2-0 edge through three, Orioles Scout Team 2027 blew the game open with four runs in the top of the fourth and cruised to a shutout. OF Leyton Guhl (NC; No. 52 state) delivered the decisive blow, a two-run double, and OF John Hucko (NC; No. 36 national) followed with an RBI double to stretch the lead; a run scored on an error capped the frame. The pitching staff was equally dominant: RHP Will Parrish (NC; No. 120 national) worked four innings (sat 88-89 (T90)), striking out six on nine whiffs while allowing just one hit, and LHP Konnor Briggs (FL; No. 405 national) finished off a combined shutout with six strikeouts and 10 whiffs over three hitless innings (sat 85-87 (T89)). OF Jake Sedmack (FL; No. 153 state) and C Miguel A Delgado (NC; No. 43 state) each went multi-hit. For Michigan Elite, RHP Drew Brown sat 84-86 (T87) and punched out five in 2.2 innings.

**East Cobb Astros Southeast DS 3, T3 Warhawks – Valentino 1** East Cobb Astros Southeast DS seized control with a two-run bottom of the second — C. Patterson's run-scoring single serving as the decisive blow — and never relinquished the lead. LHP Ridge Brown (AL) earned the bulk of the work, going 6.2 innings and generating 14 whiffs while sitting 79-81 (T82) against a competitive Ohio lineup. OF Will Stapleton (AL; No. 183 state) went 2-for-the-day with a double and a solo shot in the sixth to salt it away; Trent Williams and 1B Walker Sellars (AL; No. 142 state) each added doubles. For T3 Warhawks – Valentino, LHP Matthew Irwin (OH; No. 283 state) worked 4.1 innings, sat 81-82 (T84), and collected 10 whiffs; SS Glavine Bigam (OH) answered with a solo homer in the third, while C Caden Ridenour (OH) and OF Carson Stickley (OH; No. 85 state) each went 2-for-the-day with a double apiece.

**TEST Black 9, East Coast Lumberjacks/NE 1** TEST Black led just 2-1 through four before exploding for seven runs in the bottom of the fifth to put the game away. The foundation was laid early when **OF Jake Shoemaker (TX; No. 64 state)** went deep in the first, and the backbreaker arrived in the fifth via **C Connor Young (TX; No. 348 state)**, who singled for two RBIs, followed by **SS Drew Harthcock (TX; No. 266 state)**, who went 2-for-2 on the day; J. Otwell added a two-RBI single to cap the frame. **LHP Ben Fuqua (No. 102 state)** was the headliner, working 4.1 innings and sitting 87-89 (T91) while racking up 7 strikeouts and 12 whiffs against just one walk. For East Coast Lumberjacks/NE, **SS AJ Sada (NY; No. 25 state)** provided the lone extra-base knock with a double.

**Complete Game of PA 8, Great Lake Canadians 17U 10** Tied 3-1 through two, Great Lake Canadians 17U sent nine runs across in the bottom of the third to put the game away at Rockmart Baseball Field. The inning's centerpiece was a three-RBI double by OF Galen Hudel (No. 10 state), with O. McKinstry and C. Quack each drawing run-scoring walks to cap the surge. RHP Nathan Wall (No. 30 state) set the tone early, working 2.2 no-hit innings with 5 strikeouts, 10 whiffs, and no walks while sitting 85-85 (T86); Gino DeSantis and Ryan Lehouillier each logged two hits to supplement the offense, and 2B Jack Ward (No. 45 state) added a double. For Complete Game of PA, SS Liam Quinn (PA) showed arm strength from the mound — sat 79-80 (T85) — with 2 strikeouts and no walks in two frames, while RHP Johnathan Copperthwaite (PA; No. 88 state) went 2-for-the-day and RHP Colin Roeser (PA; No. 152 state) and OF Sam Buckley (No. 161 state) each contributed a double.

Trailing 1-0 after two innings, Ole Liners 17U Scout erupted for four runs in the top of the third to seize control and close out a 5-1 win. The rally was headlined by Kenyer Martinez, whose two-run double was the decisive blow, and D. Bailey added an RBI single to extend the cushion. On the mound, Caden Cary was the story — six innings, 10 strikeouts, 12 whiffs, one walk, and three hits allowed, a commanding line that did most of the talking. C Andres Quintana added a double at the plate for Ole Liners. For Commonwealth Xpress, Trace Kincaid and Tucker Foster each doubled to account for the club's offensive highlights in a losing effort.

**Atlanta Braves Scout Team 12, Hitters Black 2027 5** Atlanta Braves Scout Team seized control immediately, plating three in the top of the first on an RBI single by SS Ryan Nichols (AL; No. 40 state) that set the tone for a wire-to-wire win at Hiram. The Braves never trailed, extending to 6-3 through three and 9-3 through four before closing it out 12-5. Landen Lunsford and LHP Elijah Bonner (TN) each went deep for three-run home runs — Lunsford in the fourth, Bonner in the sixth — supplying the game's biggest blows. Nichols added a double to finish 2-for-the-day, and OF Pearce Henry (GA; No. 40 state) also went 2-for. For Hitters Black 2027, OF Case Templin (IL), OF Jake Sellis, SS Joey Escobarete (IL; No. 133 state), SS Kevin Thatcher (IL), and OF Michael Murphy (IL) each recorded multi-hit afternoons, with Templin and Sellis each doubling.

**Lynx Scout Team 17U 4, Ironbridge Showcase 2027 0** Lynx Scout Team 17U grabbed a lead they'd never relinquish when M. Mendoza singled home a run in the top of the first, and the offense kept chipping away to complete the shutout. RHP Ethan Wisler (NC; No. 22 state) was the story, working five innings and generating 11 whiffs while striking out eight on a sat 85-88 (T90) fastball, allowing just three hits and four walks. SS Damian Cordero (CA; No. 79 state) paced the Lynx lineup with a double and a triple among his two hits, while C Jayden Serna (CA; No. 237 state) added a solo home run in the fourth. For Ironbridge, Morris provided the lone extra-base hit with a double.

**The Dream 17u Black 10, Louisville Baseball Club 2** The Dream 17u Black held a 4-2 edge through three before blowing it open with a six-run fourth that put the game away at LakePoint 11. DJ Jones delivered the decisive blow, a two-run double that keyed the frame, with OF Myles Young (GA; No. 314 state) adding an RBI double and A. Nixon Jr. singling home another run as Dream pushed the margin to 10-2. Young finished 2-for-3 with that extra-base hit, while 1B Joseph Werling (GA) contributed a double of his own. On the mound, 3B Jordan Jones (GA) was sharp in his inning of work — seven whiffs and three strikeouts in one frame is a notable ratio scouts will want to track. For Louisville Baseball Club, OF Jaxson Jett (KY; No. 15 state) and SS Ryland Beumel (FL; No. 58 state) each went 2-for-3 to provide the brightest marks on a tough afternoon.

SCP 2027 blanked East Coast Sox 2027 Franchise through five before erupting for four runs in the bottom of the sixth to seal a 4-1 victory at LakePoint 12. LHP Eli Chowning (No. 26 state) set the tone on the mound, working 4.2 innings with 5 strikeouts, zero walks, and 9 whiffs while sitting 87-90 (T91); B Carter finished it off with 2 more punch-outs over the final two frames. The decisive blow came when Carson Beaver doubled to plate two, and D. Johnson added a run on a groundout to push the lead to four. Jackson Bailey also doubled for SCP. For East Coast Sox, 3B Koa Romero (LA; No. 66 national) was the standout on both sides of the ball — going 2-for-the-day at the plate while dealing 4.2 innings with 4 strikeouts and 7 whiffs sitting 91-93 (T95) — and SS Marc Ascencio (FL; No. 113 state) tripled in the Sox' lone run in the seventh.

**VBA 17u National 2, Mid-Atlantic Red Sox 17U 4** Mid-Atlantic Red Sox 17U led wire-to-wire, but VBA 17u National made it a game in the sixth when OF Sam Gillette (AL; No. 98 state) launched a two-run homer — the decisive blow of the afternoon — to cut the deficit to 4-2 and account for both of VBA's runs. RHP Graham Segraves (AL; No. 79 state) was excellent in defeat, striking out 10 with 12 whiffs over five innings while sitting 86-88 (T89); OF Colby Atkins (AL) added a triple and multi-hit day, and Asher Long chipped in a double. For Mid-Atlantic, SS Ryan Bowman (WV) was sharp through 4.1 innings — five strikeouts, eight whiffs, sat 82-84 (T85), no walks — while SS Owen Zartman (MD; No. 49 state) set the tone with an RBI triple in the first, and C Drew Schraeder extended the lead with an RBI double in the fifth.

T3 Warhawks – Mezlak seized control in the bottom of the third, plating two runs to build a lead they wouldn't relinquish in a 4-3 decision over Bombers 2027 at LakePoint 14. 3B Ryan Younglas (OH; No. 20 state) delivered the key blow in that frame with an RBI double, part of a 2-for-3 afternoon that also included a Nicholas Wilkinson double for the Warhawks. For the Bombers, RHP Jameson Minnett (CA) kept them in it, sitting 87-89 (T90) with five strikeouts and six whiffs across four innings, while OF Joseph Nelson (CA) roped an RBI double and C Cole Torrey (CA) added a 2-for-day with an RBI single as Bombers clawed within one in the sixth but couldn't complete the comeback.

**Toronto Mets – Leitch 3, Tidewater Phillies 17U 1** Toronto Mets – Leitch broke a 1-1 tie with a two-run fourth inning, getting the decisive runs on back-to-back RBI walks — J. Boynton and J. Dong each drew bases-loaded free passes — to put the game away at LakePoint 15. Offensively, Nathan Murphy went 2-for-the-day with a double, and Christian Iriotakis added a two-hit afternoon to anchor the Mets' lineup. Boynton also drove in the club's first run in the second, reaching on an error. For Tidewater, 1B Ryan Watson (VA; No. 24 state) supplied a double among his side's hits, and Tyson Moravec went 2-for the day to keep the Phillies' offense respectable in the 3-1 defeat.

**Dirtbags Skrap Pak 3, USA Prime Aces National 17U 2** Tied at one through six innings, Dirtbags Skrap Pak pushed across two runs in the seventh to hold off USA Prime Aces National 17U at LakePoint 16. The difference came early too — C Gavin Pelow homered in the second to put the Dirtbags on the board first, and Pelow finished 2-for-the-day alongside C Jacob Sitzer (NC; No. 289 state), who also went 2-for-the-game. RHP Holden Kafes (NC; No. 250 state) worked 2.2 innings, sitting 82-84 (T85) with 3 strikeouts and 2 whiffs. For USA Prime, LHP Kyle Sweeney (CA; No. 98 state) was electric in 2.1 frames — sat 78-80 (T81), punched out 5, and generated 8 whiffs — while C Gavin Myers (PA; No. 98 state) provided the offensive punch with a triple and a 2-hit day; E. Armbruster's RBI single in the third briefly gave the Aces the lead.

**Show NE 17u Showcase 7, Marlins 2027 Scout Team 5** Show NE 17u Showcase seized control with a three-run fifth, turning a 5-4 deficit into a 7-5 lead that held through seven. Garrett Smith delivered the decisive blow, a two-run triple that put Show NE ahead, and J. Ellis added an insurance run on a sacrifice fly to complete the frame. For Show NE, Hunter Schultz chipped in with a double and Smith finished 2-for-the-day with his triple leading the charge, while OF Matthew Sherry (MA; No. 298 state) went 2-for-2. For the Marlins, 3B Jay Sralla (TX) sat 84-85 (T86) over 2.2 innings with six whiffs, and the lineup got contributions from 2B Easton Wulf (TX) (two hits, double), 1B Blake Edling (TX; No. 87 state) (2-for-day), and Sralla himself with two hits at the plate.

NEB Rays blew the game open with a nine-run fourth inning, turning a scoreless affair into a 9-1 final at CASS Varsity. The decisive frame featured OF Jack Dorsey (No. 76 state) lacing a two-run double and G. Wainwright adding a two-run single as the Rays sent a crooked number through the order. C Brady Collins (RI; No. 333 national) contributed offensively with a double of his own. For Prime Time Aces-Berset, 1B Walker McElwain (VA; No. 47 state) provided the lone highlight, launching a solo home run in the fourth to account for the team's only run of the afternoon.

Virginia Cardinals 2027's 4, Fieldhouse Pirates 17U 2 Scoreless through two, Fieldhouse Pirates 17U grabbed a 2-0 lead in the top of the third — E. Wallace singled home a run and Liam Cleaver grounded out in the frame — before Virginia Cardinals 2027's answered with two of their own that inning to knot it, then pushed across the decisive pair in the fifth to close it out 4-2. OF Jonathan Dada (No. 9 state) went 2-for-the-day with a double, and RHP Connor Brown (No. 63 state) and Liam Cleaver each added a double for the Pirates. For the Cardinals, 3B James Nigriny (VA; No. 202 state) tossed three efficient innings — sat 74-83 (T89), striking out three on six whiffs without issuing a walk — while 2B Eli Hulette (No. 190 state) doubled and OF Owen Rogers (VA) went 2-for-his-appearances; N. Anthony's RBI single was the Cardinals' key blow.

**Excel Blue Wave National 17U 11, East Coast Ghost National 3** Excel Blue Wave National 17U held a slim 7-3 edge heading to the sixth before erupting for four more runs to put the game away at Calhoun HS. The catalyst was OF Shelby Houston (AL; No. 56 state), who delivered 4.2 innings of work, punching out nine and generating 10 whiffs while sitting 78-81 (T82). At the plate, SS Cason Smith (AL; No. 57 state) and OF Charlie Maniscalco (AL; No. 31 state) each went 2-for-the-day, with Smith's two-RBI single serving as the centerpiece of the decisive sixth-inning frame; OF Slade Bounds (AL; No. 30 state) added a double. For East Coast Ghost National, C Hunter Day (AZ; No. 116 state) went 2-for-the-day with a double, and Devin also collected two hits.

**Team Elite Platinum 8, Legends Scout 2027 0** Team Elite Platinum had already built a 4-0 cushion through three innings before blowing the game open with four more in the bottom of the fifth, capping an 8-0 shutout. L. Sobczak singled home a run, C. McNair drew an RBI walk, and OF Alejandro Cabral (FL; No. 72 state) singled in another to fuel the decisive frame. Cabral finished 2-for-3 with a double, while 1B Kullen Haltiwanger (SC; No. 138 state) went 2-for-3 with a triple and C Tanner Padgett (SC; No. 116 state) added a 2-for-3 effort. 2B Chase McNair (SC) contributed a double among his day's work as Team Elite Platinum spread the damage across the lineup.

**East Cobb Yankees 10, On Deck O's 2027 0** East Cobb Yankees sent the game into a blowout trajectory immediately, erupting for four runs in the top of the first on a parade of walks — including RBI free passes to G. Young, R. Boyd, and OF Lane Taylor (GA) — then kept rolling to pour in four more by the third and finish the shutout 10-0. On the mound, RHP Michael Prather (GA) was the story, sitting 81-82 (T83) across four innings and generating 10 whiffs while scattering one hit and a walk with four strikeouts. Taylor added a double at the plate, while OF John Paolino (GA; No. 380 state) and OF Walker Waggoner (GA; No. 96 state) each went 2-for-the-day to keep the offense humming throughout.

Stix 2027 Scout erupted for four runs in the bottom of the second to seize control and held on for a 5-4 win at Rockmart Baseball Field. The key blow came when C. Flashnick reached on error with two runs scoring, then A. Torres drew an RBI walk and J. Lane grounded an RBI out to push the Stix lead to 4-0; a solo frame in the fifth added the margin that proved decisive. On the mound, SS Kenson Buth (TX; No. 162 national) was the story, working 3.2 innings while sitting 84-88 (T89), striking out six and generating 13 whiffs against just one walk. For East Cobb Astros 16U ST, OF Champ Banks (TN; No. 32 state) went 2-for-the-day with a double, and SS Harrison Milanowski (AL; No. 9 state) also collected two hits in a losing effort.

**Sandlot 17u- Glad 2, Halos National 2027 0** Scoreless through four, Sandlot 17u- Glad broke through for two in the top of the fifth to seal a shutout win, with T. Lord singling and C. Whiteman drawing a walk as part of the decisive rally. The story, though, was the arm: RHP Nick Kelley (OK; No. 90 state) was dominant, spinning 6.1 innings of no-hit ball while sitting 82-86 (T87), striking out five and generating six whiffs against just three walks. For Halos National 2027, 2B Connor Tracy (No. 196 state) was sharp in two innings of work — sitting 78-81 (T82) with two strikeouts and one whiff — but couldn't prevent the defeat.

**Top Tier Nationals 6, Richmond Braves 17U Platinum 3** Trailing 3-0 through two innings, Top Tier Nationals erupted for four runs in the bottom of the third to seize control and never looked back. **2B Aiden Guisti (IL)** made it hold up, spinning five innings of three-hit ball with three strikeouts, zero walks, and 11 whiffs — a commanding performance that kept Richmond off-balance all afternoon. **C Nick Crowley (IN; No. 184 state)** and **OF Michael Vazquez** each went 2-for-the-day, with Crowley singling in a run and Vazquez adding another single in the decisive frame; **G. Panos** chipped in an infield single and RBI to complete the rally. **SS Seth Greenslet** also collected two hits. For Richmond, **OF Rocky Richnow (VA)** provided the lone extra-base knock, doubling in a Braves offense that couldn't answer once Guisti locked in.

**Excel Blue Wave American 17U 3, CBA 2027 Scout 10** CBA 2027 Scout led 2-1 through two before erupting for five runs in the bottom of the third to put the game away, eventually rolling to a 10-3 final at LakePoint 11. The big blow was a 2B Kilby Hartley (TN) three-run double that did the bulk of the damage in that frame, with J. Stepp adding a stolen home to cap the surge. RHP Carson Tucker (SC) was sharp in three innings of work, striking out five, walking none, and generating seven whiffs while sitting 80-80 (T81). Offensively, RHP Daniel Schenk went 3-for-3, C Caleb Cox (SC; No. 98 state) and OF Carter Cook (NC) each went 2-for-3, and OF Kort Williams (NC) added a two-hit day with a double. For Excel Blue Wave American 17U, Charlie Sparks went 2-for-3 with a double, while Cameron Roberts and Hayes each collected a double in the loss.

BAM Prime 2027 6, Coastal Stars 2027 Premier 0 BAM Prime 2027 had already built a 3-0 cushion through three innings before pulling away with two more in the fourth — capped by OF Brandt Gray (IN) drawing a strikeout-swinging RBI and K. Dishman stealing home — to put the game firmly out of reach at LakePoint 12. RHP Alex Andrews (IN) was the story on the mound, spinning six innings of one-hit ball with 3 strikeouts, a walk, and a jaw-dropping 17 whiffs while sitting 84-85 (T86). OF Luke Roeder (IN; No. 101 state) paced the offense with a triple among his two hits, and 1B Anthony Higgins (GA; No. 385 state) and 2B Teagan Gomez (IN) each went 2-for-the-day with a double apiece, with RHP DJ Clymore (No. 197 state) adding a double as well. For Coastal Stars 2027 Premier, C Keygan Squires provided the lone punch with a triple, while RHP Noah Parker threw three innings and SS Brody Phillips (SC; No. 151 state) handled the final 1.2 in relief.

**Factory National 26 2, FBH Angels 17U Red 3** Scoreless through five, FBH Angels 17U Red held on after Factory National 26 erupted for two in the top of the sixth — capped by G. Cole's two-RBI single — but couldn't complete the comeback in a 3-2 defeat. 1B Colt Carlo (GA) was the story on the mound for Factory, working five innings with 7 strikeouts and 13 whiffs while sitting 83-86 (T87) against a lineup that managed just two hits. 1B Cooper Rice (GA; No. 153 state) and OF Kason Flowers (GA; No. 248 state) each went 2-for-the-day, with OF Gavin Simon (GA; No. 418 state) adding a double. For FBH, 3B Jorge Cordova (FL; No. 256 state) was sharp in 4.2 innings — sat 85-87 (T88), 4 strikeouts, 10 whiffs, one walk — and OF Reece Bowman (FL; No. 150 state) supplied the Angels' extra-base knock with a double; Z. Stern's fourth-inning sacrifice fly and P. Kant's RBI flyout in the sixth proved to be the margin.

**Cooperstown Cobras Tredaway 9, Team Ontario 17u 1** Locked in a 1-1 tie through three, Cooperstown Cobras Tredaway blew the game open with a five-run fourth — capped by an RBI walk from P. Thomas, an RBI single from B. Kuhn, and a hit-by-pitch that plated another run off J. Rivers' bat — then added three more in the fifth to put it away. RHP Ben Brown (TX; No. 62 state) was sharp in four innings, sitting 86-89 (T90) with four strikeouts and four whiffs while surrendering just one hit; Brown worked around four walks to hold Ontario to a single run. SS James Brian Gil (TX) provided the offensive highlight with a double among his hits.

**CBC Marucci Blackhawks 8, USA Prime Coastal Scout 1** CBC Marucci Blackhawks seized control early, pushing across two runs in the top of the second and never looking back, extending the lead in each of the next three frames before closing out an 8-1 decision at LakePoint 15. Tyler Collins paced the Blackhawks offense, going 2-for-the-day with a run-producing double — his two-RBI knock in the third was the game's biggest hit — while OF Chase Moak (OH; No. 337 state), C Trevor Carter (OH), and RHP Nik Carter (KY; No. 62 state) each added extra-base hits to keep the lineup churning. For USA Prime Coastal Scout, SS Ashton Fields (NC; No. 208 state) was the lone bright spot on the mound, sitting 77-81 (T82) and generating 16 whiffs with seven strikeouts over three innings — a workload that will keep evaluators coming back.

Top Tier North's M. Mazanowski grounded into a run-scoring double play in the bottom of the first to stake the 2027's to an early lead they'd carry until Boston Prime 17U Navy clawed back to force a 2-2 final at LakePoint 16. **SS Hugh Bolinger (MA)** paced the Navy offense with a two-hit day that included a go-ahead double in the fourth, while **2B James Skeffington (MA)** added two hits of his own, including an RBI single in the second that began the comeback. For Top Tier, **3B Miles Mazanowski (IL; No. 83 state)** went 1-for-1 with the early RBI double that set the tone before the sides ultimately deadlocked.

**SBA Tucci National 2027 4, Top Tier Americans 17U 2** SBA Tucci National seized early control, plating two in the top of the first — N. Dowdy stealing home and 3B Luke Danser (NC; No. 118 state) adding a sacrifice fly RBI — then made it stand up for the 4-2 final. LHP Lauten Mehalic (NC) opened for SBA, working 2.2 innings (sat 78-81, T82) with 3 K and 8 whiffs before handing off. For Top Tier, LHP Christopher Chittaro (No. 209 state) battled through four-plus frames (sat 83-84, T85), racking up 12 whiffs and 4 K, while LHP Grant Statler (IL; No. 68 state) brought late-game punch at sat 83-86 (T87) with 3 K and 6 whiffs in 1.1 innings. OF Mason Bruesch (IL; No. 63 state) gave Top Tier life with a solo home run in the seventh to go with a double — a three-hit afternoon — but it wasn't enough to erase the early deficit.

Marucci Spikes National built a 14-0 cushion through three innings before 2027 US Elite Mid Atlantic erupted for eight runs in the top of the fourth to make things interesting, eventually falling 14-9. OF JJ Mancuso (PA; No. 37 state) set the tone early with a first-inning grand slam, finishing 3-for-the-day with a double to go with his homer, while Austin Cwynar added a two-run shot in the fourth to push the Spikes' lead to its final margin. For Mid Atlantic, 3B Jake Lindsey (No. 48 state) went 2-for-the-day with a double, OF Bradyn Sober (No. 34 state) contributed a double, and SS Drew Kittelberger (No. 30 state) sparked the fourth-inning rally with a two-run double that keyed the eight-run frame.

**Indiana Nitro Gold 2027 0, 643 DP Cougars 17U 10 | 4:30 PM | ADAIRSVILLE Varsity** The 643 DP Cougars 17U never trailed, building a 5-0 cushion through three innings before a five-run fourth buried Indiana Nitro Gold 2027 for good. The decisive frame opened up on SS Ayden North (GA)'s two-run double and was capped by an RBI single from 2B Evan Brand (GA; No. 118 national), who had done the early damage on the mound as well — Brand worked four clean innings, sitting 82-86 (T87) while striking out four and generating five whiffs against just two hits and zero walks. OF Austin Tamborra (GA; No. 379 national) got the Cougars going with a solo homer in the second, and C Kyle Montgomery (GA; No. 67 state) added a multi-hit, extra-base afternoon to round out a balanced offensive effort.

NOVA Premier 17u Orange erupted for seven runs in the bottom of the fifth to turn a 5-5 tie into a 12-5 rout at Calhoun HS, with SS Blake Mingo (VA; No. 44 state) supplying the decisive blow — a two-run homer that headlined the frame after he'd already gone deep for four RBIs in the third. 3B Rylan Jordan (VA; No. 60 state) added a solo shot in that same fifth-inning burst, and LHP Ryan Pilon (VA) contributed a triple while SS Bryson Abbott (VA) doubled and LHP Cole Schaaf (VA; No. 141 state) went 2-for-the-day to round out a deep NOVA attack. LHP Elijah Marshall (VA; No. 109 state) handled the pitching, going 4.2 innings and racking up 7 strikeouts on 13 whiffs while sitting 82-84 (T85). For the Mariners, 1B Jackson Hooper (NH) supplied the lone highlight with a home run.

Canes Coastal Southeast 17U burst out of the gate with three runs in the top of the first — highlighted by a solo shot from 1B Drew Giles (GA) — and held on for a 4-3 win that required every out. C Coleman Smith (GA) added an insurance solo homer in the fifth that proved decisive when Texas Twelve chipped away to make it a one-run game by the seventh. For Texas Twelve 17u, LHP Brock Woytek (TX) was sharp despite the early damage, sitting 81-83 (T84) across six innings with 5 strikeouts and 8 whiffs, while 2B Jaxon Newberry (TX) and SS Maddox DePriest (TX) each went 2-for-the-day and G. Kelley's RBI single in the fourth kept the deficit manageable.

BAM 2027 Signature seized control early at Rockmart, plating three in the top of the first — the decisive blow a two-run shot from OF Colin Axel-Adams (IN; No. 24 state) — and never looked back en route to a 5-1 final. RHP Steven Walker (IN; No. 147 state) logged 5.1 innings, fanning six and generating 12 whiffs while sitting 84-84 (T86); 3B Ethan Cougill (IN; No. 120 state) and SS Giovani Ardizzone (IN; No. 40 state) each went 2-for-the-day, with Cougill adding a double and an RBI single in the third, and Axel-Adams finishing 2-for-2 with the homer. For Top Tier Dudes 2027, C Dylan Henry (CA) was sharp in three innings — four strikeouts, three whiffs, sat 75-83 (T84) — while Quintin Hill tripled and went 2-for-2, SS Ryder Walker (CA) doubled, and RHP Damien Nolan (CA; No. 117 state) logged a multi-hit afternoon at the plate.

**643 DP Tigers 17U 2, Southern Squeeze 2027 Bartlett 1** 643 DP Tigers seized the lead for good in the top of the second when M. Maull reached on an error that plated a run, and the Tigers made it stand in a taut 2-1 win. The margin nearly evaporated in the fifth — J. Parkinson stole home to pull Southern Squeeze within one, but J. Wilkes answered with an RBI walk that restored the two-run cushion. At the plate for 643 DP, SS Thomas Hargett (GA; No. 345 state) posted a two-hit effort highlighted by a double, providing the Tigers' most consistent offensive presence on the afternoon.

Team Elite Scout Black 17U 4, Southeast Rawlings MAD 3 Tied at 2 through four innings at Lassiter, Team Elite Scout Black 17U broke it open in the bottom of the fifth when Rylan Jessee launched a two-run homer to hand the Mavericks a deficit they couldn't recover from, and Graydon Sellers added a two-run double in the sixth to extend the cushion to 4-3. Joshua Burkholder worked five innings for the win, sitting 83-86 (T88) and racking up 11 whiffs with 4 strikeouts. For Southeast Rawlings MAD, RHP Lane Estes (TN; No. 54 state) was sharp in a tough-luck outing — 4.1 innings, 7 Ks, 10 whiffs, sitting 85-87 (T88) — while also going 2-for-his-day at the plate with a triple.

**Georgia Jackets 17U – 5, Beast National 17u – 4** Tied at two through three, Georgia Jackets 17U erupted for four runs in the bottom of the fourth to seize control and hold on for a 5-4 decision at CASS Varsity. The decisive frame featured an RBI error on L. Oates, then back-to-back RBI singles from B. Roberts and D. McCann to break the game open. OF Heath Davis (GA; No. 212 state) provided extra-base pop for the Jackets, going 1-for-his-day with a double. For Beast National, SS Rico Suber Jr. (MS) was the offensive bright spot, collecting a two-hit afternoon to keep his club within striking distance.

**Blue Ridge Elite 2027 9, 2027 Top Tier Kentucky 3** Blue Ridge Elite 2027 erupted for four runs in the bottom of the first to seize control and never looked back, rolling to a 9-3 final. H. Morris singled home a run and N. Wilson was hit by a pitch for another as the Elite built their cushion early. On the mound, SS Waylon Ammons (No. 68 state) was sharp in 3.1 innings, sitting 79-83 (T84) and generating eight whiffs against four strikeouts. At the plate, RHP Henry Hughes (VA) went 2-for-the-day with a triple, while Ammons added a double among his own contributions at the dish.

**Mid-Atlantic Red Sox 17U 3, T3 Warhawks – Mezlak 3** Mid-Atlantic Red Sox 17U grabbed a 2-0 edge through two innings, but T3 Warhawks – Mezlak answered emphatically in the bottom of the third, plating three runs to forge a 3-3 deadlock that held through seven. The pivotal blow was a two-RBI triple from SS Cooper Bingham (OH; No. 27 state), and 1B Ethan Sedivec (OH; No. 32 state) followed with an RBI single to complete the rally; Sedivec went 2-for-the-day to pace the Warhawks offensively. For Mid-Atlantic, SS Owen Zartman (MD; No. 49 state) went 2-for-the-day with a double, C Quincy Joseph (WV) and 1B Serf Guerra (WV) each collected two hits, and Guerra's two-RBI single in the first supplied the early cushion.

Coastal Stars 2027 Premier 7, VBA 17u National 6 Coastal Stars 2027 Premier seized control in the top of the third, erupting for three runs to build a 4-2 advantage they'd need every bit of, with SS Nathan Hester (GA) delivering the decisive blow — a three-run triple that cleared the bases and set the tone. Cameron Layfield added a two-double afternoon while 2B Garrison Joyner (GA) went 2-for-the-day, and 1B Walker Brannen (GA) gutted through 4.1 innings with 3 strikeouts and 14 whiffs to earn the win. For VBA 17u National, Caleb McAusland was the carveout arm, sitting 81-86 (T87) with 6 strikeouts and a jaw-dropping 24 whiffs across 3.1 innings; 1B Braden Weathers (AL) went 3-for-the-day with a double, SS Trey Claridy (AL) tripled and went 2-for, and OF Colby Atkins (AL) added a two-hit effort — including a two-RBI groundout in the fourth that kept VBA within striking distance.

Bombers 2027 grabbed the early edge with a one-run second inning — P. White's RBI groundout to first put them ahead — but BAM Prime 2027 clawed back to force a 2-2 deadlock that held through seven. Bombers **C Cole Torrey (CA)** provided the offensive spark with a double among his hits. For BAM Prime, **RHP Aiden Trevino (IN; No. 213 state)** worked four innings, sitting 81-85 (T86) and racking up five whiffs to go with two strikeouts; **C Isaac Richardson (IN; No. 257 state)** delivered the tying RBI single in the fourth and went 2-for-4 with a triple, while **C Weston Smith (IN)** added a 2-for-4 effort at the plate.

**GBG Northeast 5, Inevitable A's National 17U 4** The Inevitable A's looked buried at 2-0 heading into the bottom of the fourth, then erupted for four runs to seize a lead they wouldn't relinquish. OF Nicholas Long (MO; No. 56 state) did the heavy damage with a two-run double, and C Rowan Johnson (MO; No. 42 state) kept the frame alive with an RBI single — Johnson also went 2-for-the-day with a double, giving him the multi-hit honors for the A's. GBG Northeast got three sharp innings from SS Tristan Sheehan (MA), who sat 71-86 (T87) and punched out four while generating two whiffs, but the Northeast offense couldn't manufacture another run after plating three in the fifth. For GBG, OF Ryan Burns (MA) contributed a double in a one-hit effort.

**ProStock Baseball Club 11, RBI Baseball 17u National 1** ProStock Baseball Club blew this one open immediately, erupting for six runs in the top of the first to effectively end it before RBI Baseball 17u National could respond. C Jensen Morneau (GA; No. 93 state) keyed the explosion with a run-scoring double and later stole home, finishing 2-for-the-day with the extra-base knock; H. Chadwick added a sacrifice fly in the frame as well. On the mound, 3B Matthew Zander (GA; No. 343 national) was sharp through 3.2 innings, sitting 84-86 (T87) while racking up six strikeouts and seven whiffs against just three hits and two walks. For RBI, OF Nick Meluni (NY; No. 100 state) and SS Yordany Herrera (NJ; No. 33 state) each went 2-for-the-day to provide the lone offensive resistance.

**DPC 2027 National Ghost SE 10, Virginia Vols 3** DPC 2027 National Ghost SE turned a 2-0 lead into a blowout with an eight-run third inning that effectively ended it at LakePoint 16. Durham McEntire homered with two aboard to blow the game open, Z. McQuitty followed with a two-RBI single, and J. Covington added an RBI walk as DPC sent ten men to the plate and walked away with the 10-3 final. McEntire went 2-for-the-day with his home run, while Holden Carroll and Preston Pool each doubled and Connor Howard added two more hits to fuel the offense. For Virginia Vols, RHP Cameron Small (NC; No. 111 state) doubled and 2B Tucker Fodill (VA; No. 68 state) also went extra-base, providing the bright spots in a tough afternoon.

Academy Baseball Canada burst out of the gate with four runs in the bottom of the first and never looked back, rolling to a 9-0 final at LakePoint 9. The tone was set immediately when OF Julien Simard laced a two-run double, and Gabriel Lehouillier followed with an RBI single to cap the early damage. Simard finished 2-for-4 with two doubles, while Lehouillier and Josu\u00e9 Gélinas each went 3-for-3 to anchor the offense. On the mound, RHP Lucas St-Laurent (sat 86-88 (T89)) was dominant across four innings, striking out 11 and generating 16 whiffs while limiting the Dirtbags to a single hit — a double from Jon Fala — against five walks. For the Dirtbags All Blacks, Fala's extra-base knock was the lone bright spot in a night that belonged entirely to Canada.

**Connecticut Baseball Club 8, Rhino 17u K's 2** Connecticut Baseball Club broke the game open with a four-run fifth inning, turning a 3–2 edge into a commanding cushion they wouldn't relinquish. Charlie Ellis was the catalyst all night, going 2-for-2 with a solo home run in the second to give Connecticut an early lead, then adding an RBI single in the decisive fifth; 3B Jack Nolan (No. 68 state) also went 2-for-2 and drove in a run during that fifth-inning surge with a single of his own. For Rhino 17u K's, OF Collin Kearfott (IL) and 1B Landon Beckman (IL) each collected two hits to keep the offense from going quiet, but the club couldn't answer Connecticut's big frame.

Knights Baseball 17u Scout 5, GBA Eisen 4 Locked in a 1-1 stalemate through five, Knights Baseball 17u Scout erupted for four runs in the bottom of the sixth to steal a 5-4 decision over GBA Eisen at Rockmart. The decisive blow came from SS Stefen Brende (TN), whose two-RBI single keyed the burst; a run also crossed on an error in the frame. RHP Cooper Pearson (MO) kept GBA in it through 4.2 innings, striking out six on 11 whiffs while sitting 76-82 (T84). For Knights, RHP Matok Delk (TN) was electric in 2.1 innings of relief — five strikeouts, nine whiffs, sitting 76-78 (T84). 1B Keegan Seipp (IL; No. 296 national) provided GBA's best offensive moment with a solo home run in the sixth, while OF Landon McGill (TN; No. 170 state) added a double and Brende went 2-for-2 to pace the Knights' attack.

Building Champions 17U Cope jumped on St. Louis Prospects 17U Scout with two runs in the top of the first — F. Moore walked as part of the rally — and never relinquished the lead, adding two more in the third to push the final to 5-1. **3B Finn Moore (KS; No. 14 state)** supplied the signature blow, a two-run homer in the third, while **OF Drake Blasi (KS; No. 23 state)** went 2-for-the-day with a pair of doubles. **RHP Jackson Barker (KS; No. 12 state)** was sharp in his two innings, sitting 86-86 (T87) with two strikeouts, four whiffs, and no walks. For St. Louis, **O'Dell** was electric despite the loss — sat 85-88 (T89), punching out seven and generating 17 whiffs across 4.1 innings — and **1B Ian Schwartz (MO)** contributed a double in a quiet day for the Prospects offense.

East Cobb Astros 4, City Baseball 17U National 1 East Cobb seized control early, plating two runs in the bottom of the first to build a lead they never relinquished. OF Carson Bruce (GA; No. 157 national) got the Astros rolling with an RBI double, and W. Moering followed with an RBI single to make it 2-0; East Cobb added two more in the fifth to close it out at 4-1. For City Baseball 17U National, RHP Leo Stefonick (WA; No. 82 state) flashed a promising arm — sat 84-86 (T87) and racked up 12 whiffs across three innings — while C Tucker Koerick provided the lone offensive bright spot with a double among his side's hits.

**Cangelosi Sparks North - Black 8, Mid Atlantic Orioles 2027 1** Cangelosi Sparks North - Black erupted for five runs in the top of the first and never looked back, with J. Kaplan's two-RBI single and T. Beyna's RBI single doing the early damage. LHP Hayden Adamowicz (IL; No. 45 state) was the story on the mound, spinning 3.2 innings and racking up 8 strikeouts on 14 whiffs while sitting 80-85 (T88); 1B Evan Adamczewski (IL; No. 39 state) and 2B JJ Obaldo (IL) each added a double to pace the offense. For Mid Atlantic, C Cooper McPherson (VA; No. 92 state) supplied the lone damage with a solo home run in the fourth, while 2B Thomas Page (VA) and SS Wyatt Parker (VA; No. 12 state) each went 2-for-the-day to give evaluators something to track going forward.

Performance National scored once in each of the fourth, fifth, and sixth innings to complete a 3-0 shutout, with E. Howard's RBI sacrifice fly to center in the top of the fourth snapping the scoreless tie and setting the tone. RHP Henry Bauer (NC; No. 48 state) was the story on the mound, working 3.2 innings with 11 strikeouts, 15 whiffs, and just two hits while sitting 87-89 (T91); RHP James Sturgis (No. 179 state) closed it out over 2.1 frames, adding three more punchouts sitting 86-88 (T90). SS Malcolm Blaqman (MD; No. 489 national) tripled and scored in the fifth, and 3B Owen Bex (SC; No. 55 state) doubled home the final run in the sixth. For the Rangers, 2B Weston Clements (GA) posted nine whiffs across four innings sitting 78-80 (T82), while 2B Truett Hardy (GA; No. 439 state) generated 11 whiffs in 2.2 relief frames sitting 81-83 (T84); OF Spencer Norman (GA; No. 99 state) and Bryalon Bowles each doubled.

Nashville Select 17u Grey seized control with a two-run second inning, getting RBI contributions from RHP Aidan Johnson (TN), who doubled home a run, and C. Dailey, who singled in another to push the lead to 3-0 before ATL Lightning 17U Gold battled back to force a 3-3 final. RHP Bennett Hunter (No. 138 state) was sharp in his two frames, sitting 81-85 (T86) with 2 Ks and 4 whiffs against zero walks. 3B Jake Moore added a run-scoring groundout in the third, and Junior Mathis contributed a double for Nashville. For ATL Lightning, Cole McDuffie tripled and Eli Mastin went deep into the extra-base column with a double as Gold rallied across three late innings to knot the game.

**Indiana Bulls White Scout 9, Diamond Jacks Super 17s 1** The Indiana Bulls White Scout put the game away with a four-run fifth inning, turning a 5-1 lead into a comfortable 9-1 final at LakePoint 15. LHP Brogan McClellan (IN; No. 111 state) was dominant through five innings, spinning a no-hitter while sitting 78-82 (T83) and generating nine whiffs against six strikeouts and two walks. In the decisive fifth, B. Schaeffer singled to plate two, C. Higginbotham drew an RBI walk, and M. Walkey was hit by a pitch to force in another. For Diamond Jacks Super 17s, OF James Rotert (IN; No. 99 state) provided the lone offensive bright spot, going 2-for-the-game with a pair of singles.

**BPC Oilers 4, Minnesota Blizzard Blue 2027 4** Minnesota Blizzard Blue 2027 burst out of the gate with three runs in the bottom of the first, getting the crucial blow from 1B Cade Hamilton (MN; No. 84 state), whose two-run triple keyed the frame, and E. Gierach adding an RBI single to make it 3-0. BPC Oilers chipped away, pulling even at 4-4 by the fourth and holding there through seven. On the mound, RHP Jackson Kolb (MN; No. 5 state) dealt for the Blizzard, sitting 87-88 (T89) across three innings with six strikeouts, six whiffs, and just one walk against three hits. For the Oilers, Brandon Hartman sat 81-83 (T84) and was sharper in his 2.1 innings, striking out five, generating four whiffs, and allowing no hits or walks. At the plate, 3B Matthew Gryskiewicz (NJ; No. 27 state) went deep for BPC, while OF JJ Watkins (NJ; No. 21 state) tripled; OF Mat Matejka (MN; No. 64 state) doubled for Minnesota.

VA Seminoles-Zandler 8, Nelson Baseball School 17u 4 VA Seminoles-Zandler broke the game open with a five-spot in the top of the first, never looking back and eventually closing out an 8-4 victory at LakePoint 9. SS Carson King (No. 198 state) delivered a run-scoring double in that decisive frame, and Parker Schill added a triple among the Seminoles' extra-base contributions, with C Matthew Kane (VA; No. 88 state) also going yard for a double. On the mound, SS Blake LaMattina (VA; No. 17 state) was electric over two innings — sat 85-87 (T88), striking out five on 13 whiffs without allowing a hit — and RHP Robert Proutt (VA; No. 183 state) followed with two clean frames, sat 86-88 (T89), adding two more punch-outs on four whiffs. For Nelson, OF Mason Myers (GA) kept things competitive with 10 whiffs across 3.2 innings, sat 76-80 (T81), while C Dawson Lowit (No. 210 state) went 2-for-the-day with a double to account for the Black's offensive highlights.

**East Cobb Patriotsa 17U 12, Canes 17U Select 2** East Cobb Patriotsa 17U seized control immediately, erupting for five runs in the bottom of the first and never looking back, pushing the lead to nine by the third and ultimately pulling away by ten. SS Anson Nguyen (GA; No. 226 state) paced the offense with a double among his hits, while C Cayden Hunter (GA) went 2-for-the-day and drove in a run with a single during the decisive first-inning burst — part of a frame that also saw N. Taczy reach on error for an RBI and C. Craig plate another on a hit-by-pitch. For Canes 17U Select, OF Peyton Norwood (FL; No. 305 state) provided the offensive highlight with a multi-hit effort.

**Bell Ringers 2027 3, 5 Star Virginia 17u Black 2027 1** The Bell Ringers broke open a scoreless game with two runs in the bottom of the first — C. Parsons reached on error to plate one and L. Collinson drew an RBI walk — then added an insurance run in the third when P. Spiegler reached on error, enough to close out a 3-1 win. SS Caden Szychulski (PA; No. 106 state) was the story on the mound, spinning five no-hit innings with 10 strikeouts and 12 whiffs while sitting 87-90 (T91); 3B Nicholas Dragut (PA) provided the offensive support with a double. For 5 Star Virginia, 3B Chase Brindisi (VA; No. 207 state) flashed a projectable arm, sitting 82-85 (T86) with four strikeouts and six whiffs across 2.1 innings.

MVP New England erupted for 11 runs in the opening frame to put this one away early, rolling to a 15-0 mercy-rule finish over Trosky Arizona Regional at LakePoint 12. The first-inning barrage was fueled by 3B Jacob Budarz (CT; No. 394 national), who tripled home two runs and later singled in another during the explosion; Budarz finished the afternoon 4-for-4 with a double and a triple. SS Jake Rios (CT; No. 151 state) added a two-RBI single in that decisive first inning and went 2-for-2, while SS Joshua Gertner (No. 112 state) chipped in a 2-for-2 effort with a double.

SBA Coastal National 2027 seized control early, plating a run in the first and breaking it open with a two-run second that pushed the lead to 3-0 — a cushion Ohio Elite never threatened. RHP John Stephen Rose sat 79-81 (T82) and punched out five over 3.2 innings, generating eight whiffs while allowing just one hit; the future arm worked around four walks with enough deception to keep Ohio Elite off-balance all night. SS Colby Harbin (NC; No. 150 state) went 2-for-2 to pace the Coastal National offense, while RHP Elijah Martin (NC; No. 189 state) provided the early spark with a run-scoring double in the first and added an RBI walk during the decisive second-inning frame; C. Yount's RBI single in that same inning was the dagger. For Ohio Elite, C Ethan Roop (OH) doubled for the club's lone extra-base hit.