Shelton, CT — By GameChanger Sean Cleary collected three hits in three at bats, as Shelton Junior Varsity Gaels defeated Sheehan 12-2 on Saturday. Sean Cleary tripled in the second inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the fifth inning. Shelton Junior Varsity Gaels scored seven runs in the second inning on the way to victory. an error scored two runs, Zach Bohm tripled, scoring two runs, Sean Cleary tripled, scoring one run, Johnathan Wood tripled, scoring one run, and Terry Dunn drew a walk, scoring one run. A ground out by Hodum put Sheehan on the board in the top of the first. Johnathan Wood flew out, which helped Shelton Junior Varsity Gaels tie the game at one in the bottom of the first. Shelton Junior Varsity Gaels added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning when a passed ball scored two runs, and Sean Cleary singled, scoring one run. Sean Cleary earned the win for Shelton Junior Varsity Gaels. The starter gave up six hits and two runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out five and walking three. Patrissi took the loss for Sheehan . The hurler went one and one-third innings, giving up seven runs (five earned) on four hits, striking out none and walking two. Johnathan Wood, Sean Cleary, and Zach Bohm each drove in two runs for Shelton Junior Varsity Gaels. Zach Burlone collected two hits for Shelton Junior Varsity Gaels in two at bats. Sean Cleary, Zach Bohm, and Gianni Piscioniere each stole multiple bases for Shelton Junior Varsity Gaels. Shelton Junior Varsity Gaels worked the count all day, accumulating six walks. Shelton Junior Varsity Gaels ran wild on the base paths, amassing eight stolen bases for the game. Hodum provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Sheehan with two runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Malone led Sheehan with two hits in two at bats. Next up for Shelton Junior Varsity Gaels is a game against North Haven on Tuesday. Copyright © 2026 GameChanger, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.