Bayonne Bees win first game at Little League World Series
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Bayonne Bees secured their inaugural victory in the Little League World Series on Wednesday in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. In a dramatic finish, catcher Jet Bridges hit a walk-off home run in the final inning, leading the Bees to a 2-1 win over Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Gabe Garcia Jr. scored the first run for Bayonne on a wild pitch in the first inning. Bridgewater tied the game with a home run from Anthony Sullivan in the top of the third inning. The Bees are scheduled to play their next game on Friday at 6 p.m. against the East Side Little League team from West Chester, Pennsylvania.
- •Bayonne Bees win 2-1 over Bridgewater, Massachusetts
- •Jet Bridges hits a walk-off home run
- •Gabe Garcia Jr. scores first run on a wild pitch
- •Anthony Sullivan ties game for Bridgewater with a home run
- •Next game for Bayonne on Friday against West Chester at 6 p.m.
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Bridgewater rallies around Little League team in first-ever World Series appearance
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — NJ team win their first game in the Little League World Series
"WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (PIX11) — The Bayonne Bees won their first game in the World Series in dramatic fashion. The game was tied during the final inning when catcher Jet Bridges hit a walk-off home run against the team from Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The final score is 2-1 for Bayonne. Pitcher and shortstop Gabe Garcia Jr. of […]
"Watch parties were held throughout town as residents gathered to support the team and watch the young players compete on the national stage.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 2:05 AMBridgewater rallies around Little League team in first-ever World Series appearance
Watch parties were held throughout town as residents gathered to support the team and watch the young players compete on the national stage.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 1:29 AMNJ team win their first game in the Little League World Series
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (PIX11) — The Bayonne Bees won their first game in the World Series in dramatic fashion. The game was tied during the final inning when catcher Jet Bridges hit a walk-off home run against the team from Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The final score is 2-1 for Bayonne. Pitcher and shortstop Gabe Garcia Jr. of […]
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