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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.
East Side defeated Hollidaysburg 9-3 on Saturday, with Ryan Donnelly’s two home runs and Cole Warner’s complete‑game pitching paving the way for a Sunday showdown against Newtown‑Edgmont.
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.