Off to Williamsport! Cranston Western Scores World Series Berth

The Cranston Western Little League team cruised their way to a spot in the Little League World Series on Sunday after a 10-4 romp of Bedford, N.H., at the New England Regionals in Bristol, Conn.

Nick Mason had the hit of the day with a grand slam in the top of the third. Dylan Demers followed with a solo shot. Together, they helped keep CWLL on top through seven innings of play.

The victory seemed unlikely just a few days ago when the team lost its opening game against Connecticut last week. But they never gave up and won four straight elimination games.

“I always envisioned this happening at some point, but now that it’s happened it’s truly surreal,”Manager Gary Bucci told the Porvidence Journal. “It’s a tremendous feeling. I really can’t describe it.”