The Martha’s Vineyard Sharks, a summer college baseball team, have begun their 2026 season with a blend of triumphs and setbacks that have captured the attention of local fans and alumni alike.
The opening game ended in a narrow defeat against a Yankees scout squad, the final score 4‑2, and the contest featured a memorable moment when former player Gio Colasante took the mound and received a standing ovation from the crowd.
Just days later the Sharks rebounded, edging past the Newport Gulls 5‑3, a victory that highlighted the team’s resilience and sparked optimism for the weeks ahead.
Key Players and Coaching Staff
Among the roster, Chilmark native Bryan Sornas, once a batboy for the club, now patrols the infield as an infielder, describing the experience as both exhilarating and surreal.
Returning for a second season, skipper Peyton Fuller and hitting coach Ty Long bring continuity and a shared vision for developing the team’s talent.
Looking Forward
The Sharks are scheduled to face the Bristol Blues in an upcoming contest, while a potential grudge match looms against the Newport Gulls, a rematch of last year’s South Division title game that could decide early season momentum.
The first pitch for the showdown with the Gulls is set for Saturday night at 7:05 p.m. at the historic Tank, promising another electric evening of summer baseball on Martha’s Vineyard.