Summer Showdown in Deep River
On May 19, 2026, the baseball fields of Deep River, Connecticut, hosted a decisive matchup between Valley Regional/Westbrook and Platt Tech. The contest ended with a 6‑1 victory for Valley Regional/Westbrook, a result that was captured in a series of striking photographs published by Hearst Connecticut Media.
The game’s pivotal moments unfolded quickly. Brannick Wright of Valley Regional made a dramatic dive into home plate, while Patrick Finnegan followed with a clean tag that eliminated David Christensen attempting a steal. Mason Jagoe, the third‑baseman for Platt Tech, secured a grounder, but Bryce Rogers of Valley Regional sent the ball to first for an out, showcasing sharp defensive coordination.
Mid‑game action featured Gabe Matias of Platt Tech trying to tag Kyle Leandri after a stolen second base, though the play was interrupted when Richard DeMorro missed a pop fly, allowing the home side to add a run. Tanner McIntyre took the mound for Valley Regional, delivering a steady pitching performance that kept the opposition at bay.
Later innings saw Gavin Abderhalden diving back to second as Richard DeMorro attempted a pickoff, while Nick Goldsmith contributed on the mound for Platt Tech. The sidelines were also documented, with coaches Patrick Sirois of Valley Regional and Eric Shutt of Platt Tech appearing in the photo spread, alongside photographer Christian Abraham whose images illustrate the intensity of the contest.
The series of images, curated by Hearst Connecticut Media, not only chronicled the scoreboard but also highlighted the athletes’ determination and the community’s enthusiasm for high school baseball in Connecticut.