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Darien Little League has fought through seven elimination games to reach the Metro Region championship, where they will face a potent Bayonne Central squad. The game at Leon J. Breen Field in Bristol will determine the team’s spot in the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport.
The Darien Little League team surged to the championship game after a gritty regional run, highlighted by key contributions from Rex Paquette, Johnny Huntington, Logan Masi and Wells Johnson, and guided by manager Joe Paccione.
Darien Little League clinches an 8‑4 win over Port Washington, advancing to the Metro Regional championship for the first time since 1961.
Bayonne Central opened its Metro Region tournament with a commanding 8-2 victory over Darien Little League, fueled by a strong first inning and a sixth‑inning rally.
Bayonne’s early surge and clutch hitting secured an 8‑2 victory over Darien, setting up a pivotal rematch on Sunday.