06/13/2026
🏆⚾ 2026 ALL/SCLL MINORS CHAMPIONS ⚾🏆
Hot Corner 315 battled back in incredible fashion to defeat Southern Cayuga Jennings Department Store 8-5 and capture the 2026 Minors Championship! 🎉
After trailing 5-3 heading into the 5th inning, Hot Corner 315 exploded for 5 runs and never looked back, showing the heart and determination of a true championship team.
🔥 Mateo Zatizabal was absolutely clutch, delivering a 2-run double in the 1st inning and another 2-run double in the 5th, finishing the day with 4 RBI and providing the big hits when his team needed them most.
💥 The offense stayed hot as Avery Sears, Oliver Borsody, Brooks Jackson, Travis Bozek, Joey Giannotta, Paul Currier, and Silas Burns all collected hits to keep the pressure on.
⚾ On the mound, Hot Corner 315 got a dominant performance from its pitching staff:
💪 Joey Giannotta set the tone with 4 strong innings and 10 strikeouts.
🔒 Then came Avery Sears, who stepped in with the championship on the line and was lights out. Avery threw 2 scoreless innings, racking up 5 strikeouts, and fittingly struck out the final batter of the game to secure the Minors Championship. With the crowd on its feet, he slammed the door shut and sealed an unforgettable comeback victory for Hot Corner 315.
What a game from start to finish, with both teams leaving it all on the field. Congratulations to Hot Corner 315 on an incredible championship run, and hats off to Southern Cayuga Jennings Department Store for battling until the very last out.
❤️🤍 Thank you to all the players, coaches, families, and volunteers who made the 2026 ALL/SCLL season such a special one. Moments like these are what Little League baseball is all about. ⚾🏆