2010 Junior League Eastern Regional Tournament

Last Updated: 08/12/2010 01:14:31 PM

The Freehold Twp. Little League is honored to host the Junior League Eastern Regional Tournament for it's 6^th straight year. State Champions from Maine to Maryland will participate in the double elimination tournament with the dream of earning a berth to the Junior League World Series in Taylor, Michigan.

The tournament will kick-off with a Champion Recognition Banquet for the teams & guests on Friday, August 6 at 6:00 PM. The opening ceremony & parade of teams will be held on Saturday, August 7 at 9 AM. The games will be held daily at Michael J. Tighe Park (formerly Liberty Oak Park) Field #7 in Freehold, NJ on Saturday thru Monday: 10 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM & 7 PM; Tuesday: 1 PM, 4 PM & 7 PM; Wednesday: 4 PM & 7 PM; & Thursday: 11 AM & 2 PM (if necessary).

Teams will receive information packets regarding the tournament, official hotels (room blocks & discounted rates), and the banquet. Parents are encouraged to contact their team representative to obtain information on the discounted room blocks & the banquet.

Championship Game (#19) - Final Score

2 run HR for RI - 1 out & no one on

Championship Game (#18)

The Teams ~
2010 State Champions & Host

Connecticut:   Burlington LL, CT (8-0)

The Burlington CT Bulldogs had a combined record of 8-0 from tournament play through states. They scored 66 runs while giving up 15 runs. This is the first appearance in a regional tournament for any Burlington CT team. The Connecticut State Champs will play their first game against the Delaware State Champs on August 7 in the Tournament opener at 10 AM. 

Delaware:  Dover LL, Dover DE (7-1)

Dover LL went undefeated in District play including 2 wins against last years state champions from Camden-Wyoming. After losing the first game in the State tourney, the DE State champs bounced back to win 3 in a row including the nail-biting finals which took 10 innings to clinch the 5-4 state crown. The Delaware State Champs will play their first game against the Connecticut State Champs on August 7 in the Tournament opener at 10 AM.

Maine: Bangor Westside/East LL, Bangor ME (7-0)

After going undefeated in Tournament play, Bangor Westside/East LL will be making it's fifth consecutive trip to the Regional's & seventh since 2001. The Maine State Champs will play the winner of the District 19 Host/Maryland game on August 8 at 4 PM.

Maryland: Home Run Baker/Easton LL, Talbot County MD (9-1)

After going undefeated in Districts, Talbot lost the first State tournament game before bouncing back to win 5 in a row enroute to the State crown. The team used 8 pitchers to mount the comeback. The Maryland State Champs will play their first game against the District 19 Host Champs from Freehold Twp. LL on August 7 at 1 PM.

Massachusetts: Stoneham LL, Stoneham MA (10-1)

Stoneham LL will make it's first appearance in the Regional's after winning their state championship by outscoring their opponents 116-29 over 11 games. The Massachusetts State Champs will play the New York State Champs in the nightcap at 7 PM on August 7.

New Jersey: North Wall LL, Wall NJ  (10-2)

North Wall advances to the regional tournament with a 10-2 record after battling through a tough sectional and state tournament bracket. It is North Wall's second appearance in the Jr. Baseball Tournament in the last 3 years. The New Jersey State Champs will play the winner of the Connecticut/Delaware game on August 8 at 7 PM.

NJ District 19 Host: Freehold Twp. LL, Freehold NJ (4-0)

Freehold Twp. LL makes it's third consecutive appearance in the Regional's after winning all 4 games by a margin of 47-11 to capture the District 19 Championship. Last years Regional runner-up will play the Maryland State Champs at 1 PM on August 7.

New York: Floral Park LL (10-1)

Floral Park went 7-0 throughout the Districts & Sections enroute to the State crown. The New York State Champs will play the Massachusetts State Champs in the nightcap at 7 PM on August 7.

Pennsylvania: Montoursville LL, Montoursville PA (11-0)

Montoursville went undefeated in tournament play outscoring their opponents 149-42 on the way to the State championship. The Pennsylvania State Champs will play their first game on August 7 against the Rhode Island State Champs.

Rhode Island: Johnston LL, Johnston RI (6-0)

Johnston LL outscored their opponents 62-15 during tournament play and returns to the Regional's for the 5th time in the last 8 years. The Rhode Island State Champs will play their first game against the Pennsylvania State Champs on August 7.

Congratulations to Past Eastern Regional Champions
2009 - Holbrook LL (New Jersey)
2008 - Canton LL (Massachusetts)
2007 - Middletown LL (NJ D19-Host)
2006 - North Cumberland LL (New Jersey)
2005 - Freehold Twp. LL (NJ D19-Host)
* Above Winners for Regional's Held at Freehold Twp. Only *