North Quincy baseball edges out Springfield Central in state tournament upset
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 11:06 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
North Quincy baseball secured a remarkable 5-4 victory over No. 3 Springfield Central in the first round of the Division 1 state tournament on May 31. Sophomore John Barron delivered a pivotal two-run double in the sixth inning, igniting a rally after the Raiders had struggled offensively. The win marks North Quincy's first state tournament victory since 2023, propelling them into the next round against No. 19 Leominster, with details on timing to be determined. Coach Matt Edgerly expressed pride in the team's resilience and memories made throughout the match.
- •North Quincy is the 35th seed and upset No. 3 Springfield Central.
- •Barron's two-run double broke a 1-1 tie in the sixth inning.
- •Max LaMonica struck out 10 batters and earned the win.
- •The Raiders will face No. 19 Leominster next in the Sweet Sixteen.
- 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — North Quincy baseball to 'never forget' upset over Springfield Central
"Sophomore delivered an RBI double in the clutch as the North Quincy baseball team pulled off an upset to remember over No. 3 Springfield Central.
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