Lou Gehrig Junior Little League All-Stars head to East Regional in Pennsylvania

The Lou Gehrig Junior Little League All-Stars from Worcester will compete in the East Region Tournament in DuBois, Pennsylvania, on Saturday at 8 p.m. after qualifying by defeating North Reading on July 19. Coach John Connolly praised his team's pitching depth and lineup strength, highlighting the players' commitment during practice and challenges faced, including a recent short-staffed game. Players like Dominic Eilert and Caleb Ortiz have shown their skills in previous matches, and the team has been fundraising through a GoFundMe page to support their trip to the tournament, which will be broadcast on ESPN+.

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