Westport Little League Conquers Maine in 8-0 Shutout

Westport Little League needed only five and a half innings to make quick work of the Saco, Maine team in Sunday's 8-0 shutout.

Westport's no-hit pitching was bolstered by the team's bats, which blew up for a six-run second inning to clinch a second win in the New England Region Tournament.

Chad Knight held Saco hitless over four innings during Sunday night's game at Breen Field in Bristol, Conn. Max Popken continued the no-hit streak through the end. The two pitchers totaled 14 strikeouts (Knight with 10 through four innings) and walked none.

Harry Azadian and Matt Stone led the offensive charge with two RBIs each (including a homerun by Stone). Knight, Charlie Roof, Alex Reiner, and Matthew Brown followed with one RBI each.

Westport will continue its path to Williamsport on Monday at 8 p.m. when they face the team from Rye, NH. Rye lost its tournament opener to South Burlington, Vt., in a 12-2 game.