On July 15, 2026, the Taunton East 12U baseball team faced off against Swansea Maroon in the Massachusetts District 6 championship game at the Swansea Little League Complex.
A game for the ages
The contest stretched into an extra inning, where a timely bunt by Emmett Travers set the stage for the winning run, ultimately handing Taunton East a hard‑fought victory.
Gavin Costa earned the win with a five‑inning performance that limited Swansea to three runs, while Jakobe Suarez sealed the game with a save, striking out three consecutive batters in the final frame.
Coach Eddy Travers, who has guided the squad for several seasons, praised the team’s resilience and highlighted the milestone as a culmination of years of development.
The win ends a two‑year reign by Swansea Maroon and marks the conclusion of a three‑year rivalry that has produced some of the most memorable moments in local Little League history.
Offensively, Jakobe Suarez led the Taunton East attack with a double, two runs scored and an RBI, while Swansea’s Blake Emard and Lucas Camara delivered key hits that kept the game competitive.
With the district title secured, Taunton East will now advance to pool play as they chase the state championship, a prospect that has the entire community buzzing with excitement.