The 2026 PVIAC Class C championship turned into a test of endurance, stretching across 17 innings before Greenfield finally edged out Lenox by a 4‑3 margin.
A Marathon for the Ages
The decisive moment arrived in the bottom of the 17th when Malik Moore delivered a clutch single that brought home Luca Siano, sealing the victory for Greenfield after a tightly contested extra‑inning battle.
Both squads had already exchanged single runs in the 8th, 12th and 16th frames, keeping the scoreboard deadlocked and the crowd on edge until the final rally.
On the mound, Greenfield’s starter Arthur Fitzpatrick worked 8 ⅔ innings, while Lenox’s Mason Daley matched him with 9 ⅔, setting the stage for a bullpen showdown that saw Conner Bergeron and Seamus Cooney each throw 98 pitches.
Offensively, Greenfield outhit Lenox 16‑9 and stranded 16 runners, a testament to their persistence, while Zraunig and Nico Siano each collected three hits and Moore, Luca Siano and Jenness added two apiece.
The win lifts Greenfield to No. 6 in the latest state power rankings, while Lenox sits at 14th, and both teams now turn their attention to the upcoming Division 5 state tournament, with pairings set to be released on Monday.
State Tournament Outlook
With the tournament draw looming, coaches are already mapping out strategies, knowing that the experience gained from a 17‑inning epic could prove decisive against the state’s elite competition.