Lake Monsters rally for walk-off win over Worcester in playoff
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Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Vermont Lake Monsters came back to defeat the Worcester team 6-5 in a thrilling playoff game. After trailing 4-1, Vermont surged ahead with a walk-off run scored by Thomas Moss, who also contributed with a home run in the previous game. The victory marks a significant moment in the Futures League semifinals, demonstrating the Lake Monsters' ability to overcome a deficit in a critical matchup. They advanced after a tough game one that was affected by rain and needed to be resumed later.
- •Vermont Lake Monsters win 6-5 against Worcester in playoff game.
- •Thomas Moss scores the winning run for Vermont.
- •Game was a comeback from a 4-1 deficit.
- •Previous game saw Vermont's advancement despite a rain delay.
- •This victory helps Vermont progress in the Futures League semifinals.
- 5:08 AMYahoo Sports — Lake Monsters Walk it Off
- 5:04 AMYahoo Sports — Monster Delay for Vermont
"BURLINGTON, VT – The Vermont Lake Monsters would have to erase another deficit to come back and win their second Futures League playoff game. Hosting game 3 of the winner take all semifinal with Worcester, the Lake Monsters turned a 4-1 loss into a 6-5 walk off win. The game winning run was scored off […]
"BURLINGTON, VT – The Vermont Lake Monsters would have to wait to see who would win game one of the Futures League post-season. Trailing in the bottom of the 5th inning of game one of the league’s semifinal, Vermont would see the tarp come out on to the field before the game became official. The […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 5:08 AMLake Monsters Walk it Off
BURLINGTON, VT – The Vermont Lake Monsters would have to erase another deficit to come back and win their second Futures League playoff game. Hosting game 3 of the winner take all semifinal with Worcester, the Lake Monsters turned a 4-1 loss into a 6-5 walk off win. The game winning run was scored off […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 5:04 AMMonster Delay for Vermont
BURLINGTON, VT – The Vermont Lake Monsters would have to wait to see who would win game one of the Futures League post-season. Trailing in the bottom of the 5th inning of game one of the league’s semifinal, Vermont would see the tarp come out on to the field before the game became official. The […]
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