West Windsor Little League’s 12‑year‑old All‑Star team fought back from an early deficit to defeat Sunnybrae 5‑3 in the District 12 semifinals, securing a place in the championship game against Nottingham.
Mikey Antolino took the mound and delivered a seven‑hit outing that limited Sunnybrae to a single run over his final three innings, posting no walks and no strikeouts while showcasing a series of highlight‑reel defensive plays.
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Antolino’s glove was as pivotal as his arm, producing a diving catch and a barehanded scoop that turned a potential hit into an out at first, shifting the momentum in West Windsor’s favor.
Aiden Castaldo added a spark at the plate, reaching on an error and later scoring on Logan Hutchinson’s single, while his steady fielding helped preserve the lead.
The squad capitalized on four unearned runs in the third and fourth innings, turning Sunnybrae’s miscues into a decisive advantage and pulling ahead with a timely double steal by James Taylor and Ben Guirnalda.
With the championship game looming, West Windsor is poised to face Nottingham, a team that has been equally relentless, and the players are eager to translate their recent resilience into a title.