Johnson Delivers for Post 320

Westwood Post 320 beat Bridgewater 13-12 on a ninth inning three run home from right fielder Rob Johnson Wednesday afternoon at Norwood's Balch Field to remain alive in the South Sectional tournament. 

The win forces another game to be played tonight between the two teams, which now becomes an elimination game for both squads.

"That home run was indicative of us the whole year," said Westwood head coach Dick Paster. "It just shows that no lead is safe with us and you can't make any assumptions with this team."

For the number nine hitter Johnson, the home run was his third hit of the game and possibly the biggest of his career.

"It was definitely up there," Johnson said. "It was such a clutch moment in a come-from-behind win, which made it a lot bigger."

The Westwood offense was kept hitless through the first innings but fought back in the fourth. They scored three runs in that inning and then put up six in the next two.

The first two batters for Westwood, T.J. Manning and Dave Milano, each had three hits and three runs. Gerard Florentino and John Mullen each contributed two hits.

Matt Glennon started for Westwood on just a days rest, and made the most of his opportunity. He was only allowed to throw five innings to complete his 12 inning total in three days, but he allowed just three earned runs on four hits.

Matt LaVita is scheduled to start in the nightcap for Westwood as they look to eliminate the top-seeded Bridgewater team.