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Lewes major all-stars dispatch Mid-Sussex 2-1 in extra innings

Squad conquers Nanticoke 11-0 in four innings to punch title-game ticket
Lucca Fazio is fired up, as was Ayden Jester, after he struck out the last batter in Lewes’ 2-1 win over Mid-Sussex in seven innings July 10. AARON R. MUSHRUSH PHOTOS
Aaron R. Mushrush
July 14, 2025

A thrilling contest ended July 10 when Lucca Fazio collected a strikeout to give the Lewes major all-star team a 2-1 win over Mid-Sussex in extra innings at Georgetown Little League.

A pitchers’ duel and defensive battle highlighted the first four innings of the second-round District 3 tournament game. Ayden Jester couldn’t get the win, but struck out eight batters over 5.1 innings of work, conceding just one run and one walk. His opposite, Dylan Devoy, picked up seven punch outs in 6.1 innings, and allowed just two hits and one run.

Lucca Fazio, who fired 1.2 innings and got the win for Lewes, cracked open the scoring chest with a solo blast in the top of the fourth inning. Mid-Sussex did not respond until the bottom of the fifth when Bentley Hazard scored on Ethan Baum’s single to center field. 

After neither team could capitalize in their respective sixth innings, the game went into extras, putting a man on second to start each inning. Jackson McGinley did his job by advancing Phoenix Condon over to third with the first at-bat. The next batter, Ben Pease, put the ball in play to score Condon and give Lewes the winning 2-1 advantage.

Following a walk to open the bottom of the seventh inning, Cooper Lewis, the runner on second to start the inning, was caught trying to steal third, leaving Mid-Sussex with one out and a runner on first. Fazio struck out the next two betters to seal the deal for Lewes.

With an 11-0 victory over Nanticoke July 12, Lewes reserved its spot in the title game. Grant Hershelman and Michael DiMuzio combined for the four-inning no-hitter. Hershelman tied Nolan Jones and Brody Fazio for the game lead with two hits. Lucca Fazio and Jester each had two RBIs to top all hitters.

Lewes and Mid-Sussex meet for the District 3 championship Monday, July 14.

 

Ayden Jester started on the mound for Lewes, punching out eight over 5.2 innings of work.
Lucas Skonieczki tosses in the ball after making a great catch.
Mason Thompson puts the ball in play.
Ben Pease throws one over to first.
Dylan Devoy is on the hill for Mid-Sussex.
Ethan Baum swipes third in the bottom of third inning.
Lucca Fazio opens the scoring with a solo shot in the top of the fourth inning.
Lucca Fazio is pumped up as his teammates greet him at home following his dinger.
Bentley Hazzard celebrates his double.
Lucca Fazio squeezes the final out of the fifth inning after Mid-Sussex tied the game 1-1.
Dylan Devoy celebrates his double in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Ben Pease begins to get the ball back to Lucca Fazio after the former made a quick catch.
Lucca Fazio picked up the win, going 1.2 innings and striking out two.
Ben Pease grounded out in the top of the seventh inning to score the winning run, represented by Phoenix Condon.
Phoenix Condon hops home in the top of the seventh inning to give Lewes a 2-1 edge.
Lucca Fazio bounces on second after stealing the bag.
Lucas Skonieczki couldn’t believe his eyes when Ben Pease put the tag on Cooper Lewis at second for the second out of the seventh inning.

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Aaron Mushrush joined the sports team in Summer 2023 to help cover the emerging youth athletics scene in the Cape Region. After lettering in soccer and lacrosse at Sussex Tech, he played lacrosse at Division III Eastern University in St. David's, PA. Aaron coached lacrosse at Sussex Tech in 2009 and 2011. Post-collegiately, Mush played in the Eastern Shore Summer Lacrosse League for Blue Bird Tavern and Saltwater Lacrosse. He competed in several tournaments for the Shamrocks Lacrosse Club, which blossomed into the Maryland Lacrosse League (MDLL). Aaron interned at the Coastal Point before becoming assistant director at WMDT-TV 47 ABC in 2017 and eventually assignment editor in 2018. 

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