2022 25+ National
San Jose Giants 5, Columbus Pirates 0
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‘Hecht and Keatting Combined ‘No-No’ Buries Pirates’
Submitted by Chris Denevi, Giants manager
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The Giants won 5-0 on a combined NO HITTER from pitchers Dylan Hecht and TR Keatting. We aren’t sure if this has ever been done before in any 25 National division game, much less in a championship game. We need to check that out!
The defense was led by catcher Brian Richer calling a masterpiece behind the plate. Shortstop Zach Baldini made seven putouts and Jimmy Hill made five at second base. Mike Martin played a great third base.
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The offense was led by Championship Game MVP Matt Zuvella. Matt went 3-4 scoring two runs. Matt Huggins, Sloan Soulia, and Zach Baldini had clutch two-out hits and RBIs. Sean Smith was on base three times and scored two runs. Chris Chambers went 2-4 with a huge two-out RBI hit.
Tournament MVP went to Chris Chambers. Chris hit .500 for the tournament with 10 hits, six walks, two HBP, and eight RBI.
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The Giants outscored their opponents 30-10 in six games for the championship. Pitching is always the staple for the Giants. Giants’ pitchers had a tournament ERA of 1.12 and 58 strikeouts. This includes Dylan Hecht, Matt Huggins, TR Keatting, Kyle Brueggemann, Zach Baldini, Ezequiel Deleon, and Jeremiah Struble.
With a covid shortened 2020, this is the Giants’ third straight 25’s National championship win! 2019,21,22.
The Dynasty continues!