Bayonne Central, New Jersey, took on Darien, Connecticut, on Friday, August 14, 2026. The contest was the Little League Baseball championship match. The winner would secure a spot in the Little League World Series. Bayonne needed another win to move on. Both teams were proud state champions. The match took place in the late evening and drew enthusiastic local fans. The game was widely covered by the Bergen Record, USA Today, CBS News and ABC7 New York. Bayonne Central came out on top and captured the regional title and a berth at the World Series.
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Bayonne, NJ players one win away from heading to Little League World Series - ABC7 New York
Bayonne, NJ players one win away from heading to Little League World Series ABC7 New York
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Connecticut, New Jersey state champs face off for spot in Little League World Series - CBS News
Connecticut, New Jersey state champs face off for spot in Little League World Series CBS News
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Darien faces NJ's Bayonne Central in Little League Baseball Metro Regional final - WTNH.com
Darien faces NJ's Bayonne Central in Little League Baseball Metro Regional final WTNH.com
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'Bayonne vs. Everybody': Gritty N.J. team stands one win from Little League World Series - NJ.com
'Bayonne vs. Everybody': Gritty N.J. team stands one win from Little League World Series NJ.com
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Connecticut vs New Jersey LLWS Metro Region Championship: Live updates, where to watch - Yahoo Sports
Connecticut vs New Jersey LLWS Metro Region Championship: Live updates, where to watch Yahoo Sports