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Needham Baseball Going To D1 State Final
The Rockets beat Boston Latin 6-3 to earn a spot in Saturday's final against St-Peter-Marian at Holy Cross.
BROCKTON, MA — Needham's run in the Division 1 baseball tournament has made its way to the state final.
The Rockets beat Boston Latin 6-3 to earn a spot in Saturday's final against St-Peter-Marian at Holy Cross.
Needham got on the board in the first inning thanks to big hits from Alec Sharton and Will Foley.
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Alec Sharton with another big hit gets Needham on the board! Will Foley follows with and RBI single and Needham leads 2-0 after 1! pic.twitter.com/DrYK8qbiPQ
— Needham HS Athletics (@NHSRockets) June 20, 2018
Entering the fifth inning, Needham had a 5-0 lead, but Latin was able to get three back.
Sloppy defense by the Rockets as they record 2 errors and the Wolfpack score 3 runs. Mid 5: Needham 4, Boston Latin 3
— TNC Sports (@TNC_Sports) June 21, 2018
Roberts with a big sac Fly and Rockets add another important run and lead 6-3 top 6 pic.twitter.com/O8jU6vmfb7
— Needham HS Athletics (@NHSRockets) June 21, 2018
Needham will enter the final with a record of 17-9.
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