Pittsfield Babe Ruth Teams in Tournament Action
Key Questions
What happened with the Pittsfield 13s Babe Ruth team in the championship series?
The Pittsfield 13s dropped the championship series to Westfield but earned a regional berth as runner-up. They opened their tournament with a run-rule win featuring two hits from Bryce Hoff and a 2-run home run by Cooper Reed.
How did the Pittsfield 16s win the Western Mass title?
The Pittsfield 16s secured the Western Mass title behind a combined no-hitter thrown by Kevin Smith and Cooper Reed. Kevin Smith struck out 11 batters over six innings in the effort.
Which Pittsfield teams are advancing to regionals?
Both the 13s and 16s teams earned regional berths. The 13s advanced as runner-up after the championship series, while the 16s advanced after winning the Western Mass title.
What were the details of the Pittsfield 16s run-rule win?
The 16s opened tournament play with a 13-0, five-inning run-rule victory over Southern. Three All-Stars combined for 12 strikeouts in the game.
Who were the key pitchers in the Pittsfield 16s no-hitter?
Kevin Smith and Cooper Reed threw the combined no-hitter. Smith struck out 11 in six innings before Reed closed out the game.
Pittsfield 13s Babe Ruth team dropped championship series to Westfield but earn regional berth as runner-up. The 13-16 team opened its tournament with a run-rule win (Bryce Hoff 2 hits, Cooper Reed 2-run HR). The 16s won the Western Mass title with a combined no-hitter by Kevin Smith and Cooper Reed, advancing to regionals. Strong local youth baseball coverage.