“Big Papi’s Grand Slam” — Elio Brunori Ignites Valley View All-Stars 9-10-11 in 14-0 Win Under the Lights
By: Brad Loff | Sportzwire | July 1, 2025 | Photo courtesy BLSportsPhotography.com / Brad Loff
JESSUP — A rainy evening gave way to championship glory under the lights at the Jessup Youth Sports Complex, as the Valley View All-Stars 9-10-11 captured the PENNSYLVANIA 9-11 YEAR OLD DISTRICT 32 CHAMPIONSHIP with a dominant 14-0 win over Wallenpaupack on Tuesday night.
The game, originally scheduled for 5:30 PM, was delayed due to heavy downpours and didn’t get underway until 8:00 PM. But once the lights came on, so did Valley View’s bats — and they wasted no time delivering a statement performance.
Bryce Warnetsky got things started with a bases-loaded walk to bring home the game’s first run. Enzo Nicastro followed with an RBI single, and then Elio Brunori stepped in and launched a towering grand slam to center field that broke the game wide open and electrified the Valley View crowd. Chase B and Jack Zadarosni added two more RBI walks to make it 8-0 before Wallenpaupack recorded a single out.
Elio Brunori finished with 4 RBIs, while Enzo N went 2-for-3 with four of his own. Mason B was a force on both sides of the ball, going 2-for-3 at the plate with a double and three stolen bases — and tossing four shutout innings with 10 strikeouts, just two hits, and two walks.
Kody M reached base all three times, scoring three runs on a 2-for-2 effort with a walk. Talon P added a double, two walks, and scored three times. Defensively, Valley View was flawless, committing no errors and getting a standout effort from catcher Bryce W, who recorded 10 putouts behind the plate.
Wallenpaupack showed plenty of fight. Ben V reached base twice, including a single, and Patrick T added a base hit of his own. On defense, they were clean as well — committing zero errors — with Jeffrey W leading the way with four putouts.
While Valley View took home the win and the championship, both teams showcased great sportsmanship, energy, and determination in a game that saw young athletes give it their all under pressure and bright lights.
Top Performers — Valley View:
Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elio B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Grand Slam in 1st inning |
Enzo N | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2B, Single, 2 key hits |
Mason B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Pitched 4 IP, 10 K, 3 SB |
Kody M | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Perfect at the plate |
Talon P | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2B, 2 BB, 3 runs scored |
Bryce W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 putouts from behind the dish |
Valley View Pitching:
Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | Pitches-Strikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mason B | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 68-45 |
Wallenpaupack Highlights:
Player | AB | H | BB | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ben V | 1 | 1 | 1 | Reached base twice, led off |
Patrick T | 2 | 1 | 0 | Base hit, also started pitching |
Jeffrey W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 defensive putouts at catcher |
From rain-soaked delays to bright lights and big moments, both teams played with energy and pride.
