Mixed weekend for Lynn Babe Ruthers

After defeating Maine on Friday morning to kick off Regionals, the Lynn Babe Ruth 15/16-year-old All-Stars had two more weekend tests ahead of them.

They easily defeated Vermont, 11-0, on Saturday to extend the series in Augusta, Maine. Braeden Ohannesian (4 IP) earned the win, surrendering four hits and no runs, striking out four and walking one.

He helped his own cause with an attacking goal.

Speaking of hits, there were plenty. Gavin Collins, Maxwell Parent, Jake Peterson, Gilbert Peralta and Rowan Merryman each collected hits for Lynn, while Parent and Devin Duval each drove in two runs.

But the second inning – that’s when the magic happened. Lynn hit nine in the inning, and Mark Walsh and Kalen Huddle got in on the fun, too.

Lynn extended the lead in the third inning after Collin Hart hit an infield hit and later scored.

On to Sunday. With momentum on their side, the Babe Ruthers ran into trouble against New Hampshire, losing 10-4 to close out the weekend.

Walsh and Peralta each had two more hits, while Brennan Malloy (RBI), Jared Burke and Boo DiSaia added three more, but to no avail.

Lynn finished pool play with a 2-1 record and took first place in the pool. The team earned a bye in the first round and will be back in action Tuesday morning in the semifinals (10am).