Team Massachusetts punched a ticket to the prestigious tournament held in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with a thrilling walk-off win in extra innings over Bedford, New Hampshire, in the New England Region Tournament championship on Thursday night.

Braintree punched its ticket to Williamsport, Pa., behind a brilliant six-inning relief appearance from Colman Gouthro and heads-up baserunning from Frank Fasoli, who scored the winning run in the bottom of the eighth.