Barrington edges Lincoln to reach Little League state title game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:20 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Barrington defeated Lincoln 5-1 on July 27 in Cranston, advancing within one win of the 2026 Rhode Island Little League 11-12 State Championship. Andrew Knychalski played a pivotal role, contributing offensively with two key runs and defensively by executing a critical double play. Matthew Montecalvo and Zak Oppler combined on the mound, allowing just one run and maintaining control throughout the game. Barrington will find out its next opponent on Tuesday, as Lincoln faces Cranston Western in an elimination game.
- •Barrington now one win away from the state title.
- •Andrew Knychalski contributed key plays on offense and defense.
- •Matthew Montecalvo and Zak Oppler pitched effectively for Barrington.
- •Barrington will learn its next opponent on Tuesday.
- •The final championship game is set for Wednesday night.
- 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Barrington got its energy boost. Now it's one win from a Little League title.
"Andrew Knychalski gave Barrington the energy it needed to beat Lincoln, putting it one win away from claiming the 2026 Little League state title.
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