Mason Rincon's walk-off homer leads New Jersey to Little League win

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Mason Rincon's walk-off homer leads New Jersey to Little League win
Summary

In the Little League World Series opener, New Jersey's Bayonne All Stars defeated New England, 2-1, with a walk-off home run from Mason Rincon in the bottom of the sixth inning. Rincon, who struck out eight batters on the mound, hit the decisive homer after the game was tied. New England challenged Rincon for much of the game, but key defensive plays from Bayonne and a well-executed strategy proved effective. The victory allows Bayonne to advance in the tournament, with their next matchup against the Mid-Atlantic All Stars scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m.

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  • Rincon struck out eight batters and hit the game-winning home run.
  • Bayonne's victory was secured with a score of 2-1 against New England.
  • The game was played at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport, Pa.
  • Next, Bayonne will face the Mid-Atlantic All Stars on Friday.
  • New England moves to the U.S. elimination bracket of the tournament.
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Mason Rincon struck out 8 batters and hit a walk-off HR

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