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Braintree beats Texas in must-win Little League World Series game
BEHIND THEM WITH FULL FORCE TONIGHT. THAT’S RIGHT MATT, THERE’S A LOT OF NERVOUS EXCITEMENT HERE AT THE SOUTHSIDE TAVERN WATCH PARTY. BUT THERE IS SOME GOOD NEWS. BRAINTREE AMERICAN IS CURRENTLY UP SEVEN THREE IN THIS MUST WIN GAME. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE TEAM HAS MADE IT TO THE LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES IN 72 YEARS. THEY ARE FACING THE SOUTHWEST TEAM OUT OF TEXAS IN GAME 14 OF THE SERIES. THERE’S PLENTY OF SUPPORT FOR THE 12 YEAR OLD FROM BRAINTREE PLAYING IN WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA. UNBELIEVABLE. LOOK AT THE TOWN OF BRAINTREE. HE’S LIKE LIT UP IN BLUE. YOU LOOK IN WINDOWS, YOU LOOK AT OUT THERE ON THE CURB. THERE’S SIGNS. THERE’S. YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN? THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL THING. OUR SON IS IN BRAINTREE AMERICAN AS WELL, AND IT’S JUST IT’S AMAZING TO SEE OUR TOWN MAKE IT THIS FAR. IT’S HISTORY FOR BRAINTREE. SO, I MEAN, NO MATTER WHAT THE FACT THAT WE MADE IT TO THE WORLD SERIES IS JUST AMAZING. NO MATTER HOW YOU SWING THIS, WIN OR LOSE, IT’S A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR THE KIDS, THE COACHES, THE PARENTS. YOU KNOW, JUST JUST TO BE INCLUDED IN THE TOP 20 IN THE WORLD IS IS AN EXPERIENCE ON ITS OWN. SO OBVIOUSLY A LOT OF SUPPORT AND EXCITEMENT AND A LOT TO BE PROUD OF HERE IN BRAINTREE. FANS OF THE TEAM TELL ME, NO MATTER THE OUTCOME OF TODAY’S GAME, A PARADE IS IN ORDER HERE IN BRAINTREE. THAT’S
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Braintree beats Texas in must-win Little League World Series game
The Braintree Americans advanced in the Little League World Series Saturday afternoon, beating the Texas Little League team 7-3.The Americans had to win Saturday’s game to move on, and they did just that, bouncing back after a shutout loss to South Carolina on Thursday. Southside Tavern in Braintree was filled with nervous excitement as fans gathered for a watch party Saturday afternoon. This is the first time the team has made it to the Little League World Series in 72 years.”Unbelievable. The town of Braintree is like lit up in blue. You look in windows, there are signs,” said Eddie Moschella. “This is a beautiful thing.””No matter how you swing this win or lose, it’s a great experience for the kids, the coaches, the parents,” said Billy Clougher. “Just to be included in the top 20 in the world is an experience in itself.” The 12-year-olds battled hard through extra innings to advance to the World Series, defeating Bedford, New Hampshire, on Aug. 7. Braintree will play the Northwest team, Bonney Lake, Washington on Sunday in Game 17. This will also be a win-or-go-home game for the Americans.If Braintree can advance to the U.S. Final, the game would be on Saturday, Aug. 23. The World Championship would be Sunday, Aug. 24. Both of those games can be seen on WCVB-TV.Fans say no matter the outcome, a parade is in order in Braintree.
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. —
The Braintree Americans advanced in the Little League World Series Saturday afternoon, beating the Texas Little League team 7-3.
The Americans had to win Saturday’s game to move on, and they did just that, bouncing back after a shutout loss to South Carolina on Thursday.
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Southside Tavern in Braintree was filled with nervous excitement as fans gathered for a watch party Saturday afternoon.
This is the first time the team has made it to the Little League World Series in 72 years.
“Unbelievable. The town of Braintree is like lit up in blue. You look in windows, there are signs,” said Eddie Moschella. “This is a beautiful thing.”
“No matter how you swing this win or lose, it’s a great experience for the kids, the coaches, the parents,” said Billy Clougher. “Just to be included in the top 20 in the world is an experience in itself.”
The 12-year-olds battled hard through extra innings to advance to the World Series, defeating Bedford, New Hampshire, on Aug. 7.
Braintree will play the Northwest team, Bonney Lake, Washington on Sunday in Game 17. This will also be a win-or-go-home game for the Americans.
If Braintree can advance to the U.S. Final, the game would be on Saturday, Aug. 23. The World Championship would be Sunday, Aug. 24. Both of those games can be seen on WCVB-TV.
Fans say no matter the outcome, a parade is in order in Braintree.
Boston Live News