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East Side captured the Pennsylvania Little League Major Division State Championship on August 5, 2026, edging Blue Mountain 12‑8 after Jack Cassidy's game‑winning grand slam.
East Side Little League rallied from an early setback to defeat Blue Mountain 12-8, highlighted by pitcher‑hitter Jack Cassidy’s decisive grand slam and a team‑first approach championed by manager Bob Hennessey.
Eastside dominated the opening game of the Pennsylvania State Little League Tournament championship, defeating Blue Mountain 8-2 and setting the stage for a Tuesday showdown.
After falling behind early, Blue Mountain rallied with clutch hits, including a three-run homer by Ben Giacone, to defeat East Side 6-4 and move one game away from the Pennsylvania State Little League Major Division championship.
Blue Mountain’s Majors posted an 8‑0 victory over Tamaqua, highlighted by Ben Ciccone’s five RBIs and solid pitching from Anthony Grimminger and Joe Minnick, setting up a championship showdown with Lehigh.
Blue Mountain Little League secured a 5-0 shutout over Lehigh in the Section 6 playoffs, advancing to the Pennsylvania State Tournament. Standout pitching and timely hitting defined the game.