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It came down to the wire on Tuesday, with Northampton Bombers Junior Legion taking victory on a dramatic walk-off error in the late innings that sealed their victory over Newtown. The game was tied at one with Northampton Bombers Junior Legion batting in the bottom of the seventh when an error scored one run for Northampton Bombers Junior Legion.
The pitching was strong on both sides. Northampton Bombers Junior Legion pitchers struck out seven, while Newtown pitchers sat down four.
In the bottom of the sixth inning, Northampton Bombers Junior Legion tied things up at one. Raphael Vogeley singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.
Jack O’Neill led things off on the hill for Northampton Bombers Junior Legion. He lasted five innings, allowing two hits and one run while striking out four.
Owen Lynch led things off on the pitcher’s mound for Newtown. He went five innings, allowing one run on two hits and striking out four. Zach Gehring threw one-third of an inning in relief out of the bullpen.
Joe Purcell and Vogeley each collected one hit to lead Northampton Bombers Junior Legion.
