Norfolk Town Pizza Captures AAA Championship with 7-6 Victory Over The Bulfinch Group

Norfolk Town Pizza Captures AAA Championship Title in 7-6 Extra Inning Thriller over The Bulfinch Group

Front (L to R): Vanessa Newsom, Kevin Williamson, Michael Dusseault, Nick Konieczny, Kevin Stone

Rear (L to R): Head Coach Dennis Stone, Bobby Duggan, Eric Cote, Joe Johnston, Donald Spellman, Patrick O'Leary, Coach Mike Cote, Louie Newsom, Nick Sebastiano, Coach Chris Dugan.

On Saturday, June 24th, the Norfolk Baseball Association AAA League Championship Game took place under threatening skies at the Major Field in Norfolk. Norfolk Town Pizza (10-3-1) and The Bulfinch Group (9-4) arrived at the championship game with almost identical season records.

The Bulfinch Group was off to a great start with 4 runs early in the game, but then pitching and defense took over for both teams resulting in 4 scoreless innings. It was the bottom of the 6th when Town Pizza opened it up. With smart at bats and some key hits, Pizza was able to tie the score at 4.

Rain was looming overhead as the 7th and 8th innings went scoreless. Bulfinch struck back first with 2 runs in the top of the 9th, but Pizza was having none of that. Under pressure, Pizza battled back with some critical hits and great base running. With one out, in the bottom of the 9th, Pizza's patience finally paid off with a great hit up the middle to drive in the winning run. The final score Norfolk Town Pizza 7, The Bulfinch Group 6. An exciting end to an exciting season!

Norfolk Town Pizza is coached by Dennis Stone, Mike Cote, and Chris Dugan. Norfolk Town Pizza players include: Eric Cote, Bobby Dugan, Michael Dusseault, Joe Johnston, Nick Konieczny, Louie Newsom, Vanessa Newsom, Patrick O'Leary, Nick Sebastiano, Donald Spellman, Kevin Stone, Kevin Williamson.

7/24/2006

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