Cheshire, CT — The 3rd Annual Greenwood Gauntlet delivered a full weekend of competitive baseball, as the tournament expanded into separate Majors and Minors divisions and crowned two champions.

After last year’s blended format, this year returned to a more traditional structure, creating deeper competition across both divisions while maintaining the same preseason intensity.

Majors Division Recap

Team Fredyna emerged as Majors champions, overcoming a competitive field that saw multiple undefeated teams in pool play.

Team Farrell and Team Bagetta both finished pool play at 2-0, setting the pace early with high-powered offenses and strong run differentials. Team Fredyna, sitting at 1-1 after pool play, found their rhythm at the right time and capitalized when it mattered most to secure the championship.

Majors Final Standings:

• 1. Farrell (2-0) – 25 RS / 17 RA
• 2. Bagetta (2-0) – 20 RS / 8 RA
• 3. Fredyna (1-1) – 15 RS / 11 RA
• 4. Dvarskas (0-2)
• 5. Radford (0-2)

Across the division, teams combined for 85 total runs, highlighting the offensive firepower on display throughout the weekend.

Minors Division Recap

Team McKenzie captured the Minors title with a perfect 2-0 record, leading the division in both run production and run prevention. Their +14 run differential (21 scored, 7 allowed) set the standard across the tournament.

Team Wolcott also impressed, finishing 1-0-1 and leading all teams in runs scored (22), while Ullrich and Kyller each split their games in a tightly contested middle of the standings.

Minors Final Standings:

• 1. McKenzie (2-0) – 21 RS / 7 RA
• 2. Wolcott (1-0-1) – 22 RS / 13 RA
• 3. Ullrich (1-1) – 21 RS / 15 RA
• 4. Kyller (1-1) – 15 RS / 23 RA
• 5. Longyear (0-1-1)
• 6. Pullman (0-2)

Following the championship, the Minors division added a unique finish, as Team McKenzie took on “the field” - a group of player representatives from across the remaining teams. The game gave players one final opportunity to compete together and close out the weekend on a high note.

A Growing Tradition

Now in its third year, the Greenwood Gauntlet continues to evolve while staying grounded in its purpose: preparing players for the season, strengthening the Cheshire baseball community, and, of course, locking in those all-important school bragging rights.