06/15/2026
The 8u Dirt Dogs are still fighting for the 2 seed and almost lost it today as they gave up a 2 run lead to go down 2 in the 5th. 3 pitches combined to only give up 6 runs. Chasing 2 in the bottom of the 6th PJ M started the inning with a big walk. Then Jackson C hit a single to drive in PJ and cut the lead to 1. Tyler G had a great at bat and even fouled off a 3-2 pitch but eventually struck out. Jason L took one for the team getting hit by the 2nd pitch. Frankie O had another great at bat also fouling a ball off but ultimately striking out. The East Longmeadow team made a pitching change to try and save the 1 run lead and close the game out. The Dirt Dogs needed a hero… and after a 1-2 down to the teams like strike, that hero was Ryan D!!! Video proof of the final hit that won the game and kept the hope for the 2 seed alive!
It came down to the wire on Sunday at 31 S Westfield St, as Agawam Dirt Dogs 8U grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 7-6, over East Longmeadow 8u A. Agawam Dirt Dogs 8U were down 6-5 in the bottom of the sixth inning when Ryan D singled, scoring two runs.
Despite falling down by four runs in the third inning, East Longmeadow 8u A tried to fight back. East Longmeadow 8u A closed the gap by scoring on a single, a hit by pitch, a double, a single, and a single.
Agawam Dirt Dogs 8U opened the scoring in the bottom of the first thanks to three singles. Agawam Dirt Dogs 8U first got on the board when PJ M singled, scoring one run.
Agawam Dirt Dogs 8U added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Hayden S singled , and PJ grounded out, each scoring one run.
East Longmeadow 8u A captured the lead, 6-4, in the top of the sixth when Griffin G doubled, scoring one run, Wesley B singled, scoring one run, and Declan F singled, scoring two runs.
Agawam Dirt Dogs 8U made the score 7-6 in the bottom of the sixth after Jackson C doubled, scoring one run, and Ryan singled, scoring two runs.
Greyson S earned the win for Agawam Dirt Dogs 8U. The hurler gave up five hits and four runs over two and one-third innings, striking out seven and walking none. Jackson stepped on the bump first for Agawam Dirt Dogs 8U. The righty allowed zero hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out six and walking two. Cam L started on the mound for East Longmeadow 8u A. The hurler surrendered six hits and five runs over two innings, striking out five and walking four. PJ appeared in relief for Agawam Dirt Dogs 8U.
Ryan led Agawam Dirt Dogs 8U with three runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. The outfielder went 2-for-3 on the day. Jackson and Ryan each collected two hits for Agawam Dirt Dogs 8U. Agawam Dirt Dogs 8U had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating seven walks for the game. Greyson and Andrew H led the team with two bases on balls each. Jackson, PJ, and Greyson each stole multiple bases for Agawam Dirt Dogs 8U. Agawam Dirt Dogs 8U ran wild on the base paths, amassing 12 stolen bases for the game. Agawam Dirt Dogs 8U were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Jason L had the most chances in the field with 12.
Declan drove the middle of the lineup, leading East Longmeadow 8u A with two runs batted in. The shortstop went 1-for-2 on the day. Griffin and Carter F each collected two hits for East Longmeadow 8u A. Leo P, Declan, and Jack D each stole multiple bases for East Longmeadow 8u A. East Longmeadow 8u A stole 12 bases in the game. East Longmeadow 8u A were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Nolan S had the most chances in the field with 14.
Next up for Agawam Dirt Dogs 8U is a game at Wilbraham Falcons 8u A on Tuesday.
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