Blitz Capture Second Tournament Championship of 2026
The Blitz claimed their second tournament victory of the year Saturday, defeating the Sandvipers 6–0 in the championship game.
After finishing pool play with a 2–1 record, the Blitz defeated Balls Deep 6–2 in the semifinals to earn a championship matchup with the previously unbeaten Sandvipers. The Blitz took control of the title game and completed the shutout to secure another tournament championship.
Cole Young was named Tournament MVP following a dominant two-way performance. Young batted .474 with nine hits, two home runs and a tournament-leading eight RBIs. On the mound, he threw 12 scoreless innings, allowing only six hits without issuing a walk. He recorded eight strikeouts and pitched two complete-game shutouts—including the championship game.
Austin Miller also had an outstanding tournament for the Blitz, batting .545 with 12 hits, two doubles, two home runs and five RBIs. Paul Sisto added eight hits and six RBIs, while Luis Ortiz scored six runs as part of a balanced Blitz lineup.
The Sandvipers reached the championship after winning all three of their pool-play games and shutting out the Savages 3–0 in the semifinals. Adam Tanic led their run by going 3–0 with a 0.33 ERA and 19 strikeouts across 18 innings. He also hit four home runs and scored nine runs. Wade Swikle batted .455 with 10 hits and seven RBIs.
However, the final belonged to Young and the Blitz. Their 6–0 victory capped another championship performance and gave the team its second tournament title of the year.
Tournament MVP: Cole Young — Blitz
Champions: Blitz
Runner-Up: Sandvipers
Championship Final: Blitz 6, Sandvipers 0
