WESTFIELD, Mass. -- Cam Hillard struck out six and allowed just one hit Saturday to lead the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Stars to a 4-0 win over Westfield in the opener of the Western Massachusetts State Tournament at Bullens Field.

 

Hillard walked no one in the complete-game win.

 

He got all the run support he needed in a three-run third inning.

 

Brendan Socie started the rally with a leadoff single to left.

 

With two out and two on, Jackson Almeida singled to right to drive in the game's first run.

 

Luke Ferguson then singled ahead of Connor Paronto, who doubled to left to drive in a pair and make it 3-0.

 

Socie went 2-for-3 with a double, and Almeida was 2-for-3 in the win.

 

Pittsfield continues the tournament on Tuesday at home against the Southern Berkshire Knights at Deming Park.