Wallingford, CT — By GameChanger Gianni Piscioniere collected three hits in four at bats, as Shelton Junior Varsity Gaels defeated Sheehan 15-3 on Saturday. Gianni Piscioniere singled in the second inning, doubled in the first inning, and singled in the fourth inning. Shelton Junior Varsity Gaels won thanks in part to eight runs in the second inning. Brayden Thompson singled, scoring one run, Michael Schirizzo drew a walk, scoring one run, Connor McGlone drew a walk, scoring one run, Zach Bohm was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Gianni Piscioniere singled, scoring two runs, an error scored one run, and Bruenn induced Johnathan Wood to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored. Sheehan opened the scoring in the bottom of the first thanks to two singles. Sheehan first got on the board when Hoffman singled, scoring one run. Brayden Thompson earned the win for Shelton Junior Varsity Gaels. The left-handed pitcher allowed four hits and three runs over four innings, striking out seven and walking four. Bruenn took the loss for Sheehan . The starting pitcher went two innings, allowing eight runs (seven earned) on five hits, striking out one and walking three. Michael Schirizzo threw one inning of shutout ball for Shelton Junior Varsity Gaels in relief. The pitcher allowed zero hits, striking out one and walking two. Shelton Junior Varsity Gaels accumulated 13 hits in the game. Carter Nef, Johnathan Wood, Avik Chauhan, and Gianni Piscioniere each drove in two runs for Shelton Junior Varsity Gaels. Terry Dunn collected two hits for Shelton Junior Varsity Gaels in four at bats. Shelton Junior Varsity Gaels were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Asher Moccaie made the most plays with seven. Hoffman provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Sheehan with two runs batted in. The outfielder went 2-for-3 on the day. D Trutnau led Sheehan with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing six walks for the game. Next up for Shelton Junior Varsity Gaels is a game at 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.