June 8, 2025 — Northborough, MA
The 11U Canes New England squad added another banner to the wall this past weekend, capturing the Perfect Game Massachusetts League AAA Gold Bracket Championship with a hard-fought 3–2 win over NHBA Aces Black.

It was a total team effort, powered by elite pitching, gritty defense, and clutch hitting—the exact brand of baseball Canes culture is built on.

🔥 Dominant on the Mound: Alex Schwartz

Alex Schwartz set the tone early with a lights-out championship performance. Over multiple innings, Schwartz held the Aces to just 2 runs on 2 hits, striking out 5 batters and keeping hitters guessing with command and confidence. His ability to attack the zone and control the pace gave the Canes a chance to stay ahead from start to finish.

🏅 Championship MVPs: Justin Nutting & Alex Fuentes

Justin Nutting delivered a complete performance in the semifinal game, absolutely dealing on the mound and giving the Canes the dominant outing they needed to punch their ticket to the title game. Offensively, Nutting was on fire—highlighted by a no-doubt home run that sparked a momentum surge and energized the entire dugout. His two-way effort set the tone all weekend long.

In the championship game, Alex Fuentes took the ball in the final inning and shut the door in true closer fashion—working a clean, efficient 1-2-3 frame to seal the victory. Just as impressive, Fuentes was a rock behind the plate throughout the tournament, blocking balls in the dirt, managing the pitching staff, and controlling the tempo of every inning. His presence, poise, and power made him an irreplaceable part of this championship run.

💯 A True Team Win

From top to bottom, this win was about execution, accountability, and composure. Every player contributed, and every pitch, swing, and play had purpose. The 11U Canes showed what it means to compete the Canes way—with discipline, grit, and pride.

Congratulations to the 11U Canes New England on your Perfect Game AAA Gold Bracket Championship!
This is just the beginning—keep working, keep building, and always #LeadThePack.