Lynn: Despite safely beating the tag from Apponequet catcher Chris Travers (7), Newburyport's Jim Conway (2) was called out at home plate late in Wednesday game at Fraser Field in Lynn. The Clippers would overcome the call, and win the game 4-1. Photo by Ben Laing/Staff Photo
Lynn: Members of the Newburyport Clippers perform their ritual celebration after defeating Apponeuet 4-1 Wednesday afternoon at Fraser Field in Lynn. With the win the Clippers advance to the State final game on Saturday. Photo by Ben Laing/Staff Photo
Lynn: The Newburyport bench rushes onto the diamond after the Clippers recorded the final out in their 4-1 win over Apponequet in the Eastern Mass State Final game at Fraser Field in Lynn. Photo by Ben Laing/Staff Photo
Lynn: Newburyport lead off hitter, Dave Cusack (12), slides safely back to first base on a pick off attempt early in Wednesday 4-1 win over Apponequet. Photo by Ben Laing/Staff Photo
Lynn: Newburyport's Dave Cusack (12) scores the first run of the game Wednesday, leading the Clippers to a 4-1 win over Apponequet at Fraser Field in Lynn. Photo by Ben Laing/Staff Photo
Lynn: Clipper shortstop Brett Fontaine (6) scoops a up a ground ball during Wednesday's 4-1 win over Apponequet at Fraser Field in Lynn. Photo by Ben Laing/Staff Photo
Lynn: Newburyport head coach Bill Pettingell speaks with his former player and current Georgetown head coach Mark Rowe in between games Wednesday afternoon at Fraser Field in Lynn. The Clippers defeated their opponent, Apponequet, 4-1 in the opening game, with Georgetown taking on Cohasset in the second game. Photo by Ben Laing/Staff Photo
Lynn: Newburyport lefty Ryan O'Connor (14) was credited with the win Wednesday afternoon after leading his Clippers to a 4-1 victory of Apponequet. Photo by Ben Laing/Staff Photo
Lynn: Newburyport's Ryan O'Connor (14) scores what would turn out to be the game winning run , giving his Clippers a 2-1 lead mid-way through Wednesday's game against Apponequet. Newburyport would add two more runs, make the final 4-1. Photo by Ben Laing/Staff Photo
Lynn: Despite safely beating the tag from Apponequet catcher Chris Travers (7), Newburyport's Jim Conway (2) was called out at home plate late in Wednesday game at Fraser Field in Lynn. The Clippers would overcome the call, and win the game 4-1. Photo by Ben Laing/Staff Photo
Lynn: Despite safely beating the tag from Apponequet catcher Chris Travers (7), Newburyport's Jim Conway (2) was called out at home plate late in Wednesday game at Fraser Field in Lynn. The Clippers would overcome the call, and win the game 4-1. Photo by Ben Laing/Staff Photo
Lynn: Despite safely beating the tag from Apponequet catcher Chris Travers (7), Newburyport's Jim Conway (2) was called out at home plate late in Wednesday game at Fraser Field in Lynn. The Clippers would overcome the call, and win the game 4-1. Photo by Ben Laing/Staff Photo
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