The 15-year-old Braintree Babe Ruth team won its first game in the state tournament Friday night in Saugus against a great Lynn team, coach Carl Zingarelli said.
"This game was definitely a pitchers duel," Zingarelli said. "Total hits by both teams were eight with some fine defensive plays. Braintree's Scott Creedon pitched a tremendous game for a shutout."
Saturday Braintree faces Taunton at 1 p.m. in Saugus at World Series Park for the second game of round one. They play again Tuesday, July at 5:30 p.m. to cap off the first round.
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If Braintree makes the semi-finals, they will play Saturday, July 27, with the championship game scheduled for July 28.
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