Bedford rallies from 8-0 deficit to edge Portsmouth in Game 1

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Last updated Jul 31, 2026

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Bedford all-stars overcame an 8-0 fifth-inning deficit to defeat Portsmouth 9-8 in the state Little League Baseball (10-12) championship series opener on Thursday at Michele Memorial Park in Salem. Bedford's comeback included a five-run fifth inning highlighted by Sam Bouthiette's three-run double, leading to a walk-off victory in the bottom of the sixth. This matchup marks a rematch of the 2025 state finals, previously won by Bedford. Game 2 of the best-of-three series is scheduled for Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at the same venue.

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•Bedford trailed 8-0 in the fifth inning before rallying.
•Sam Bouthiette highlighted the comeback with a three-run double.
•Bedford clinched the win with a walk-off hit in the sixth.
•The series is a rematch of the 2025 state finals.
•Game 2 is set for Saturday at Michele Memorial Park.

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10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Bedford rallies past Portsmouth in Game 1 of state Little League finals

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The Bedford all-stars rallied from an 8-0 fifth-inning deficit and topped Portsmouth 9-8 in Thursday night’s opening game of the state Little League Baseball (10-12) championship series at Michele Memorial Park in Salem. Game 2 of the best-of-three series is set for Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Michele Memorial Park. A Game 3, if necessary, would be played Sunday at 12:30 p.m., also in Salem. Sam ...
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Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 10:46 PM
Bedford rallies past Portsmouth in Game 1 of state Little League finals
The Bedford all-stars rallied from an 8-0 fifth-inning deficit and topped Portsmouth 9-8 in Thursday night’s opening game of the state Little League Baseball (10-12) championship series at Michele Memorial Park in Salem. Game 2 of the best-of-three series is set for Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Michele Memorial Park. A Game 3, if necessary, would be played Sunday at 12:30 p.m., also in Salem. Sam ...

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