PITTSFIELD , Mass. — Sawyer Layne went 2-for-2 with multiple RBIs to lead Pittsfield past Athol/Orange, 17-1, in the Little League Section 1 Tournament on Thursday.

 

Pittsfield stayed in the winner's bracket of the double-elimination tournament and will host Westfield on Friday evening.

 

Athol came out the gate scoring first against Pittsfield with a series of singles followed by a rbi single by Harry Doody.

 

Between the bat and the arm of Pittsfield's Weston Wigglesworth, he made an impact, knocking out a home run in the second inning to put Pittsfield up, 10-1, as well as pitching a single inning, striking out four.

 

“He's truly our best player in terms of all around on the team.” said Pittsfield Coach Ty Perrault.

 

Jeremiah Bullet had himself a day, going 1-for-1 with a walk, a double, and three runs scored.

 

Athol's Harry Doody accounted for his team's only run after slamming a line drive to left field to drive in Landon Cummings.

 

Pittsfield’s energy on Thursday was unmatched for Athol.

 

Pittsfield catcher Kody Lesser motivated his guys all game keeping their heads in the play and always focusing on the next batter or pitch.

 

“The kids really came to play today and look forward to facing a team as strong and well coached as Westfield tommorow [Friday]," Perrault said. 

 

“We did our scouting report on Westfield and their lefty for tomorrow's game is a great pitcher, I look forward to seeing Weston pitch and see what happens after that.”