The Walpole American 12 year-olds beat Canton on Friday night, July 14, to become District 11 champs.
A two-run homer in the top of the first by Jake Preto put Walpole ahead 2-0, but Canton stormed back in the bottom half of the inning to take the lead at 3-2. In the top of the third, Corey Kilroy hit a three-run bomb to put Walpole back in command at 5-3.
In the top of the fifth, with men on first and second, Canton intentionally walked Jake Preto to load the bases, sending Corey Kilroy to the plate. Kilroy responded by hitting a grand slam, bringing score to 9-3. Jason Finkelstein would later blast a two-run homer to make the score 11-3.
The Walpole 12 year-olds ultimately won by a final of 11-7
Matt Bianculli started the game for Walpole, while Jason Finkelstein stepped in to close the game in the bottom of the sixth.
