A Night of Momentum in Deep River
On May 19, 2026, the Valley Regional/Westbrook baseball squad traveled to Deep River, Connecticut, where they faced off against Platt Tech. The final score read 6-1 in favor of Valley Regional, a result that underscored the team’s early-season dominance.
The game opened with a flurry of action as Brannick Wright sprinted home, sliding into the plate to cap a rally that put Valley Regional ahead. Shortly after, Patrick Finnegan executed a crisp tag on David Christensen, who had attempted to steal second, showcasing the team’s sharp defensive instincts.
On the mound, Tanner McIntyre delivered a steady performance, while Nick Goldsmith matched him with a solid outing for Platt Tech. Both pitchers kept the contest tight, but Valley Regional’s offense continued to press.
Key moments included Bryce Rogers sending a grounder to first that resulted in an out, and Gabe Matias trying to tag Kyle Leandri after a daring steal of second. Meanwhile, Richard DeMorro misjudged a pop fly, allowing the home side to add another run.
The defensive highlight reel also featured Mason Jagoe snatching a grounder and Gavin Abderhalden being picked off by Richard DeMorro as he dove back to second. Christian Abraham and Eric Shutt contributed with timely plays, while Patrick Sirois rounded out the lineup with a steady presence.