*UPDATE* Massachusetts wins via mercy rule
August 13, 2009
(NESN)“Massachusetts Cruises Past Connecticut 12-1 in Semifinal Action”
John Beattie Aug 13, 2009
The Peabody Western Little Leaguers are just one win away from reserving a slot in the Little League World Series tournament in Williamsport.
The Massachusetts representatives eliminated Glastonbury National (Conn.) via mercy rule on Thursday night by a score of 12-1 after just four innings of play.
Matt Hosman hit a three-run home run in the second inning and struck out 10 of the 12 batters he faced. Massachusetts plated eight runs in the fourth inning highlighted by a Sean McGrath two-run double and a Matt Gonick a solo home run.
Massachusetts will now face the winner of the Lincoln, RI and Brattleboro, VT matchup in the New England regional finals on Saturday afternoon with the winner earning a spot in the LLWS in Williamsport.
Warm up the bus because there is no way Peabody West doesn’t make it to Williamsport.
-Nacho
