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Milton majors fall to Mid-Sussex in District 3 tourney

The Milton major league all-stars are coached by in back (l-r) Pete Czepiel, Mike Nelson and Andy Hartstein. Players in middle are Brodie Deas, Pierce Czepiel, Leo Swatski, Nole Beam, Beau Mears and Brody Snyder. In front are Dominic Nelson, Reid Duncan, Hudson Hartstein, Brody Pegelow and Ronan Lotter. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
July 14, 2025

The Milton major league all-stars ended the summer season July 12, with a 2-0 loss to Mid-Sussex at the Millsboro Little League Complex.

Mid-Sussex, made up of Georgetown and Millsboro players, advanced to face Lewes in the championship round of the District 3 baseball tournament.

Each team had three hits in the game. Mid-Sussex delivered a run in each of the first two innings.

Brody Timmons doubled for Mid-Sussex, while Luke Dickerson had a hit and an RBI, and Cole Robson picked up the other hit. 

Pierce Czepiel, Hudson Hartstein and Beau Mears each had a hit for Milton. 

Hartstein toed the rubber for the Milton squad, throwing five innings, allowing three hits and striking out six batters. 

“Our kids played hard,” said Milton manager Mike Nelson. “Mid-Sussex has really great pitching, and Luke Dickerson performed very well tonight. Hudson did everything he could to keep us in the game, but unfortunately we just could not get the timely hits we needed.”

Mid-Sussex is set to face Lewes at 7 p.m., Monday, July 14, at Georgetown Little League. Mid-Sussex must beat Lewes twice to claim the district championship. 

Milton’s Brody Pegelow makes a diving catch in left field.
Milton pitcher Hudson Hartstein delivers to the plate. He struck out six batters.
Mid-Sussex’s Baron Cleary gets an out at first base.
Milton’s Leo Swatski keeps Mid-Sussex’s Baron Cleary honest at first.
Milton second baseman Reid Duncan gets the ball to the plate.
Milton’s Pierce Czepiel squeezes a fly ball in the outfield.
Milton’s Beau Mears grabs a fly ball for an out.
Mid-Sussex pitcher Luke Dickerson delivers to the plate.
Milton’s Pierce Czepiel snags a fly ball in the outfield.
Milton’s Brody Pegelow slams a ball into the outfield.
Mid-Sussex catcher Bentley Hazzard slams a ball into right field.
Mid-Sussex pitcher Luke Dickerson delivers to the plate.
Baron Cleary came in from the bullpen for Mid-Sussex.
Milton pitcher Hudson Hartstein bears down on a fastball.
Reid Duncan makes contact with a pitch.
Milton second baseman Reid Duncan throws to first for an out.
Milton’s Ronan Lotter gets all of a pitch.
Mid-Sussex second baseman Dom Squillante throws to first for an out.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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