Beverly: Gloucester High School's Joseph Avila releases a fastball during the team's 4-6 loss to Beverly. photo by Mark Teiwes / Salem News
Peabody:  The Higgins Middle School team watches as their teammate is up to bat.  photo by Mark Teiwes / Salem News
Peabody:  After stealing second base on the previous play, Higgins Middle School player, Kevin Lebell, right, slides safe steeling third base.  photo by Mark Teiwes / Salem News
Peabody:  Catcher Daniel Kohn guards home plate for the Higgins Middle School team. photo by Mark Teiwes / Salem News
Peabody:  A fastball sails from the hand of Higgins Middle School team pitcher David Hoar.  photo by Mark Teiwes / Salem News
Danvers: Peabody Champions player Ben Hart, left,  knocks fists with catcher Mike Giardi after finishing an inning.   Photo by Mark Teiwes / Salem News
Danvers: Peabody Champions pitcher Mike Moroney reaches for ball to make a play at Twi-Field during the league finals.  Photo by Mark Teiwes / Salem News
Danvers: Peabody Champions starting pitcher Mike Moroney winds up for a pitch at the North Shore Baseball League Final.  Photo by Mark Teiwes / Salem News
Danvers: Swampscott Sox starting pitcher Fred Cole releases some heat for one of his many strike outs at the North Shore Baseball League Final.  Photo by Mark Teiwes / Salem News
Peabody: A fastball sails from the hand of Higgins Middle School team pitcher David Hoar. photo by Mark Teiwes / Salem News
Peabody:  A fastball sails from the hand of Higgins Middle School team pitcher David Hoar.  photo by Mark Teiwes / Salem News
Peabody: A fastball sails from the hand of Higgins Middle School team pitcher David Hoar. photo by Mark Teiwes / Salem News
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