Semifinal Action Sets Up Championship Series
Gloria Gates Care surged to a 6‑3 victory over Sons & Daughters of Italy in the George B. Kelley Federation semifinals, a win that propelled the team into the championship series. Connor Waite and Eric McAllister each collected two hits, McAllister drove in two runs and earned the save, and Carter McConnell earned the win while allowing just three hits.
Laurel Medical also advanced with a 6‑5 triumph against Barton's Plumbing & Heating. Nathan Phillips delivered a standout performance, notching three hits including two doubles and driving in two runs, while Caleb Detrich added three hits of his own.
The victories set up a best‑of‑three showdown between Gloria Gates Care and Laurel Medical, the two remaining contenders for the AAABA title. The series will be played at Vets Field in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, as both teams look to capitalize on their recent momentum.
In the Johnstown AAABA finals, Martella's Pharmacy took a 2‑1 series lead after a suspended 9‑8 win. Lucas Oleksa delivered the game‑winning RBI in the 10th inning, and Jack Messina and Ben Ryan each contributed multiple runs. Cainen Atherton also starred with four hits for Martella's Pharmacy.
Mainline Pharmacy, represented by Trey Wingard, Brody Roberts, Bryce Roberts, Lucas Turner and Tanner Stroup, forced a decisive third game after a 13‑5 victory in the earlier matchup. Steve Budash and Cainen Atherton each added two hits in the second game, underscoring the competitive depth of the tournament.