Bravehearts defeat Vermont 11-6 in Futures League playoff opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Worcester Bravehearts defeated the Vermont Lake Monsters 11-6 in Game 1 of the Futures League semifinals on August 11. After a rain delay, the game resumed and saw Worcester build a commanding lead, scoring eight runs early on. Key performances included a three-run homer from James Anastasopoulos and a two-run single by Alan Carpenter. Vermont responded with six runs in the fourth inning. The teams are set to face off again on August 12 at Fitton Field in Game 2 of the series.
- •Bravehearts scored eight runs before rain delay
- •Game resumed on August 12; Vermont scored six runs in fourth
- •Anastasopoulos hit a three-run homer
- •Next game scheduled for August 12 at Fitton Field
- •Worcester seeks fifth title after playoff upset
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Summer Roundup: Bravehearts win game one in two-day affair
"A roundup of local sporting events from Central Mass. for Tuesday, August 11 and a schedule of games for Wednesday, August 12.
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