Shelton, CT — By GameChanger Jack Long collected three hits in three at bats, as Shelton Freshman Gaels defeated Masuk 17-0 on Wednesday at Nike. Jack Long singled in the first inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the fourth inning. Shelton Freshman Gaels jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Brayden Blohm tripled, scoring two runs, an error scored one run, Omar Soto drew a walk, scoring one run, Mason Frascatore grounded out, scoring one run, Jacob Gonzalez singled, scoring one run, and Jayden Pena singled, scoring one run. Shelton Freshman Gaels added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning when Eric Veloz doubled, scoring two runs, and Omar Soto singled, scoring one run. A single by Ryan Pearson extended the Shelton Freshman Gaels lead to 12-0 in the bottom of the third inning. Shelton Freshman Gaels scored five runs on five hits in the bottom of the fourth inning. Luke Giampalo doubled, scoring two runs, Ryan Pearson singled, scoring one run, and Brayden Blohm tripled, scoring two runs. Brayden Blohm earned the win for Shelton Freshman Gaels. The right-handed pitcher allowed one hit and zero runs over five innings, striking out nine and walking none. Trey Musial took the loss for Masuk. The starter went two and one-third innings, surrendering 11 runs (six earned) on seven hits, striking out four and walking five. Shelton Freshman Gaels collected 14 hits in the game. Ryan Pearson and Brayden Blohm were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in three runs for Shelton Freshman Gaels. Jacob Gonzalez and Eric Veloz each collected multiple hits for Shelton Freshman Gaels. Shelton Freshman Gaels had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating seven walks for the game. Jayden Pena and Luke Giampalo led the team with two walks each. Jayden Pena and Jack Long each stole multiple bases for Shelton Freshman Gaels. Shelton Freshman Gaels ran wild on the base paths, tallying eight stolen bases for the game. Shelton Freshman Gaels were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Ryan Pearson had the most chances in the field with eight. Michael Naughton led Masuk with one hit in two at bats. Next up for Shelton Freshman Gaels is a game against Xavier on Friday. 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.