NJSIAA N2G1 Baseball Tournament First Round - Wood-Ridge vs. Roselle Park — (Photo by Giancarlo Quesada/OnNJ Sports)

May 27, 2026

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2026 NJSIAA Baseball North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1 First Round - Wood-Ridge vs. Roselle Park

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Scenes from a 2026 NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1 Baseball Tournament first-round game between Wood-Ridge and Roselle Park. (Photo by Giancarlo Quesada/OnNJ Sports)

Wood-Ridge scored four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to rally from a 3-0 deficit and walk off Roselle Park in the first round of the 2026 NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1 Baseball Tournament.

Nick Mabel and Jacob Metcalfe led the Blue Devil offense. Mable recorded a double and three RBIs and a run scored, while Metcalfe went 2-3 at the plate and swiped two bases.

Devin Gravina pitched the final two innings to pick up the win for Wood-Ridge. Lucas Mendoza started on the mound for the Blue Devils. He went five innings, giving up three runs, one earned, on one hit and five walks while striking out six.

Michael Bromirski, Kellen Crawford, and Anthony Damiano each had a hit for the Panthers, with Bromirski adding a run scored and Crawford recording an RBI.

Julian Candelaria was charged with the loss for Roselle Park after surrendering four runs in 1.1 innings of work. Jose Candelaria started on the mound for the Panthers, scattering two hits and four walks while striking out nine over 5.1 innings of work.

With the win, eighth-seeded Wood-Ridge advances to face top-seeded Verona in the 2026 NJSIAA Baseball North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3 quarterfinals on Friday. With the loss, Roselle Park sees their season come to a close with a 14-8 record.

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Giancarlo Quesada

Photographer

Giancarlo Quesada is a sports and media professional with a passion for live production, storytelling, sports broadcasting, and photography. A longtime New York Yankees fan and passionate soccer enthusiast, Giancarlo has built hands-on experience across television, live sports, production, digital media, and sports photography.

He has provided photography coverage across baseball, basketball, soccer, and football, including the Pinstripe Bowl, the New York Knicks during their 2026 playoff run, including their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks, and the New York Red Bulls. These experiences have allowed him to work in fast-paced sports environments while developing a strong understanding of visual storytelling and live-event coverage.

Giancarlo especially enjoys contributing to local soccer coverage through ONNJ, capturing pictures from teams, players, and events throughout the area. He also continues to contribute to his alma mater, Montclair State University, staying connected to the university and its sports community. His passion for baseball, basketball, soccer, and football continues to drive his work both behind the camera and in live production.