Zach gardiner:
Westbrook Game 2 starter Zach Gardiner (right) is met on the mound by manager Steve Marchant and catcher Nick Finocchiaro. Gardiner tossed a complete game, allowing only five hits to lead Westbrook to a 10-1 championship victory and a spot in the Babe Ruth 13-15 World Series in Van Buren, Ark.
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Zach Gardiner 1:
Westbrook starter Zach Gardiner delivers a pitch in the second game on Tuesday against Manchester, N.H. Gardiner tossed a complete game, allowing only five hits to lead Westbrook to a 10-1 championship victory and a spot in the Babe Ruth 13-15 World Series in Van Buren, Ark.
Staff photo by Tom Minervino
Third time:
For many of the Westbrook players, it will be their third time heading to the World Series. Westbrook advanced to the Little League World Series four years ago and went to the Babe Ruth 13 World Series the next season.
Staff photo by Tom Minervino
Celebration pile:
The Westbrook 13-15 Babe Ruth team celebrates Tuesday’s New England regional win over Manchester, N.H. The team will head to Van Buren, Ark., for the Babe Ruth World series. Their first game is slated for Aug. 15.
Staff photo by Tom Minervino
Hoists plaque:
Westbrook hoists the Babe Ruth 13-15 New England regional championship plaque on Tuesday night after defeating Manchester, N.H., 10-1 in the second game to earn a spot in the Babe Ruth World Series.
Staff photo by Tom Minervino
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