Port Washington’s 12U Little League baseball team opened its Metro Region campaign with a 10‑3 victory over Lincoln of Rhode Island, a result that guarantees a spot in the upcoming Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The offense clicked early, with Carlo Cafferata driving in Brandon Kien before Max Dempsey added an RBI via a fielder’s choice. A two‑run single by Jack Gomez in the third inning pushed the lead to four, and Walt Cassens followed with another RBI single to extend the advantage.
Weather Delay and Lincoln’s Counterattack
A sudden 1‑hour‑15‑minute delay due to weather gave Lincoln a chance to answer, and Tucker Choiniere’s RBI double in the bottom of the third cut the margin to 7‑2. The pause also saw Jackson Gorynski endure a marathon at‑bat, eventually drawing an RBI that further tightened the scoreboard.
Despite the rally, Port Washington’s manager Dave Gabriel stressed that every run mattered, even with a lead, while catcher Michael Gabriel noted visible defensive improvements and the team’s focus on limiting walks.
The win sets up a showdown against the victor of a Darien‑Bayonne matchup, and the squad will travel to Pennsylvania for the World Series beginning August 19. Coaches praised the collective effort and the progress made on both offense and defense.