2025 Giants Outslug Phillies for 30+ Fall Crown in Florida Adult Baseball League

2025 Florida Adult Baseball League, 30+ Fall Division

Giants 18, Phillies 11

‘A High-Scoring Thriller to Cap the Season’

Submitted by Roman Katynski, League President

The Fall 2025 Championship delivered pure fireworks as the Giants outslugged the Phillies 18–11 in a wild, back-and-forth battle at Southeast High School.

The Phillies struck first behind Makaio Kekoa, who singled home a run and then stole home to kick off the scoring. But the Giants came roaring back with a six-run bottom of the first, fueled by walks, pressure, and a key RBI single from TJ Feeley.

The Phillies answered with a six-run second inning of their own, highlighted by Tim Heisler’s two-run double, and added more in the third to take an 11–8 lead. But the Giants refused to fold.

Scott Rose was unstoppable, going 3-for-3 with a double to tie the game early and ignite the offense. Then came the moment that decided the championship:
A seven-run sixth inning by the Giants that blew the game open!Erik Holmen delivered a huge two-RBI single, and the Giants’ lineup kept the pressure on until the Phillies’ defense cracked.

From there, the Giants’ bullpen took control. Jaime Nieves, Carlos Brown, and John Staniszewski combined for three shutout innings, slamming the door on the Phillies’ comeback hopes.

The Giants finished with:
🔹 11 hits
🔹 18 walks
🔹 11 stolen bases
🔹 Four players with three RBI

The Phillies tallied 15 hits and battled to the end, but the Giants’ relentless offense and dominant late-inning pitching sealed the deal!