Waterford take their state championship banner and plaque to the outfield to pose for photos after beating Shelton in the Babe Ruth 13s state baseball championship round game Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Waterford Babe Ruth field at Millstone Park.

Waterford’s Zach Troland (16) pitches against Shelton during the Babe Ruth 13s state baseball championship game Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Waterford Babe Ruth baseball field at Millstone Park. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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Waterford’s Jake Turner (10) slides safely into third base while Shelton’s Cole St. Pierre (7) waits for the late throw during the Babe Ruth 13s state baseball championship game Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Waterford Babe Ruth baseball field at Millstone Park. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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Waterford third baseman Alex Picardi (27) makes a throw to first base during the Babe Ruth 13s state baseball championship game against Shelton Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Waterford Babe Ruth baseball field at Millstone Park in Waterford. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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Waterford shortstop Matthew Shampine (4) fields a ground ball during Babe Ruth 13s state baseball championship round game against Shelton Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Waterford Babe Ruth field at Millstone Park. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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Waterford right fielder Luke Wilson (7) catches a fly ball during Babe Ruth 13s state baseball championship round game against Shelton Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Waterford Babe Ruth field at Millstone Park. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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Waterford’s Luke Wilson (7) connects with the ball and goes onto be called out at first base on a fielder’s choice, but got an RBI when a teammate scored on the play during the Babe Ruth 13s state baseball championship round game against Shelton Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Waterford Babe Ruth field at Millstone Park. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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Waterford shortstop Matthew Shampine (4) makes a throw to first base during the Babe Ruth 13s state baseball championship round game against Shelton Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Waterford Babe Ruth field at Millstone Park. (Dana Jensen)

Waterford’s Evan Brelher (3) scores a run during the Babe Ruth 13s state baseball championship round game against Shelton Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Waterford Babe Ruth field at Millstone Park.