On May 19, 2026, a crisp spring afternoon in Deep River, Connecticut, the Valley Regional/Westbrook baseball squad faced off against Platt Tech in a tightly contested matchup that would end in a 6‑1 victory for the home side. The game unfolded on a well‑maintained diamond, drawing a modest crowd of local fans eager to see early‑season bragging rights settled.
Key Moments
The opening innings set the tone when Brannick Wright of Valley Regional slid home with a decisive run, followed shortly by Patrick Finnegan’s crisp tag that eliminated David Christensen trying to steal second. Mason Jagoe, playing third base for Platt Tech, scooped a grounder from Valley Regional, but Bryce Rogers answered with a grounder of his own that sent the ball to first for an out, showcasing the defensive agility of both teams.
Pitching duties were shared, with Tanner McIntyre taking the mound for Valley Regional and Nick Goldsmith delivering a solid outing for Platt Tech. Both hurlers navigated early jams before the momentum shifted in the fifth inning, when Gabe Matias’ aggressive baserunning forced a critical error that allowed an extra run to score.
Coaching and Closing Plays
Coaches Patrick Sirois and Eric Shutt guided their respective benches, with Sirois’ strategic adjustments paying dividends as Richard DeMorro missed a pop fly, allowing Valley Regional to extend their lead. The final outs were sealed by a combination of solid fielding and timely hitting, underscoring the teamwork that defined the contest.
The win improves Valley Regional’s early season record and underscores the competitive spirit of Connecticut high school baseball, setting the stage for a promising stretch ahead as the squad looks to build on this momentum.