Manatee Little League Jrs defeat Braden River to advance

Manatee America Little League defeated Braden River Jr All Stars

11-9 to advance to the championship game tomorrow at GT Bray Park

in Bradenton.

Gabriel Lopez started the game for Braden River with CJ Lanza starting for Manatee.

Sean Brian pitched in middle relief with Jason Parsons closing the game for Manatee.

Braden River went out to the 4-0 lead and Manatee tied it at 4-4. Barden River then went

up 7-4 and Manatee countered going up 9-7. Braden River tied it at 9-9 and Manatee went

on to win 11-9.

Braden River plays Lakewood Ranch tonight with the winner advancing to

play Manatee American.