Council Rock Newtown Little League one win away from World Series in Williamsport, PA

Behind the pitching of Saverio Longo and a 14-hit offensive barrage, the Council Rock Newtown Little League team defeated Maryland 11-1 Tuesday to advance to the Mid-Atlantic Region championship game, scheduled for Friday at 3 p.m. against an opponent to be determined. A win Friday sends CR Newtown onto Williamsport with a berth in the Little League World Series.

CR Newtown's aggressive swinging, led by Tyler Neeld (three hits), and Greyson Gage (three RBIs), resulted in the game being called in the 4th inning for the 10-run rule. The team now has amassed 27 hits in its two regional games at Bridgeport, Connecticut.

CR Newtown sweeps PA tournament: Bucks County area Little League team one step away from Williamsport

CR Newtown has extended its winning streak to 17 games. Council Rock Newtown, which owned the longest winning streak of any team from around the country heading to regionals, started its run by going undefeated locally in District 30 before winning the Section 6 crown to earn a spot in the state tournament. A 4-0 showing at the state tourney earned it a spot in these regionals.

The team, managed by Brad Hamilton and coaches Doug Peiffer and Kyle Neeld, includes (in alphabetical order): Gavin Caudill, Rocco DaBronzo, Wes Esteves, Brody Gage, Greyson Gage, Dean Hamilton, Saverio Longo, Tyler Neeld, Brayden Peiffer, Nick Schiller, Will Siveter, Ryan Uhl and Tyler Wexler.

The Mid-Atlantic championship game is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 9 with the winner advancing to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, beginning Aug. 14.

Friday's game will be televised live on ESPN Friday at 3 p.m.

This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Council Rock Newtown Little League one win away from World Series in Williamsport, PA