
Another report from proud parent and Patch corresepondent Rick Beaney:
Westfield, Mass – Waterford 14-year-old Babe Ruth team lost a tight game 2-1 to Newton, Mass. on Saturday in a second round winner's bracket game.
Trailing 1-0 in the 4th, Newton shortstop Isaiah Berg hit a two-run double to give Newton the lead for good. This is Waterford’s first loss, after beating Cranston Friday.
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In the loss, Michael McDermott pitched a complete game four-hitter. Griffin Archambault had two hits for Waterford, including a double.
Waterford plays Manchester, NH in a loser's bracket game today at 4 p.m. Waterford would need to lose again to be eliminated.
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