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Pint-size summer in the city: Fun things that kids will actually want to do
We recently revisited a sampling of local family-friendly attractions with a rotating posse of children under the age of 10. Here are some highlights. Of course, your results — with your kids, little buddies, or grandkids — may vary. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Kids are often pretty entertained by the squirrel action in the Public Garden, and it's easy to see why. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Fun freebies Attractions aren't cheap. Happily, Boston is full of fun freebies that score high with small fry, like the splash fountains on the Rose Kennedy Greenway ( Advertisement The chaos that is the Haymarket? The child in your party may well be entranced; ours was. But plan to carry that tot — this is not the place for a stroller. (For more tips, see Cyclists, runners, and walkers don't have to worry about cars on a section of Memorial Drive on Sundays. Vincent Alban For The Boston Globe How much fun is it to ride your bike in the street when there are no cars around? It's a blast. Our tester kids — old enough to ride two-wheeler bicycles — enjoyed Memorial Drive Recreation Sundays ( A pool of sprinkles at the Museum of Ice Cream. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff New and topped with sprinkles We asked an 8-year-old if she wanted to go to a museum. 'Yes! The ice cream one!' she replied. We should have seen that coming. Boston has its own outpost of the Museum of Ice Cream (timed entry; weekday tickets from $25; weekend tickets from $33; Advertisement View Boston, the observatory on top of the Prudential tower, is where Top of the Hub used to be. Lane Turner/Globe Staff Room with a view We were eager to check out View Boston ($34; ages 6-12, $15; "Back Bay Bertha" splashes into the Charles in 2020. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Duck, duck, boat Hard to believe the duck boats, a.k.a. Boston Duck Tours (adult tickets, $55; 3-11, $40; under age 3, $11; The jokes come fast and furiously, and will go right over the kids' heads. For them, the fun comes with that splash into the Charles River, and the chance to pilot the vessel for a minute or two. Our take: Out-of-town adult guests and older kids will enjoy this most, while little ones get antsy. (Tip: If your party includes two adults and two kids ages 3-11, ask about their Family 4 Pack; it's $165, good at the Museum of Science location only. Not valid on Saturdays.) Advertisement Martin's Park was officially opened in June 2019 with a celebration of music and family-friendly programming. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Awesome twosome Yep, the bubble exhibit is still there. And the Japanese House. The Boston Children's Museum ($22; under 12 months free; Visit on a nice day and make it a two-fer with a visit to Martin's Park Boston ( Legal Sea Foods gives little diners some options on their kids' menu. Of course, ours chose chicken fingers, along with rice pilaf and slaw. Diane Bair Best kids' menu If we never saw another chicken finger, we'd be fine. Legal Sea Foods ($10, for kids age 12 and under; Advertisement Maelynn Munro, 8, watches a penguin feeding session at the New England Aquarium. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Sea creatures? Yes please Harbor seals. Parading penguins. Seahorses. Sharks. Opened in 1969, New England Aquarium (adults, $39; ages 3-11, $30, We're running out of space and didn't have a chance to share the details of the Boston Public Library's ( Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum ( Sugar Factory Boston ( Advertisement See you on the Greenway Carousel — and in line at Cookie Monstah.
Boston Globe
2 days ago
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Against all odds, nonverbal autistic Brookline teen gets accepted into MIT
'Oh my God, Viraj,' his father cried out, overcome by joy, before reading out loud the sentence they were hoping they'd hear that day in March: 'On behalf of the admissions committee, it is my pleasure to offer you admission to the MIT class of 2029.' While his father's excitement was visible, Viraj Dhanda appeared stoic, almost unresponsive. Inside, however, the teen beamed. The acceptance letter proved wrong every doubt others had about him. Then he smiled. Advertisement The Related : 'If you choose to go down the path I took, you will experience heartbreak, prejudice and doubt,' Dhanda, who communicates through a tablet, typed in an interview with the Globe. 'But it will pale in comparison with the joy of being able to have a voice.' Advertisement Sumit Dhanda, left, sits with his son, Viraj, at his family's home in Brookline on Monday. Viraj Dhanda, who is autistic and nonverbal, was accepted into MIT. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe At age 2, Dhanda was diagnosed with autism. He went through a variety of therapies and interventions, but he couldn't talk, and the adults around him believed he just had low intellectual ability. But when he was 10, a babysitter suggested an His first device looked like a lunchbox and had four buttons: yes, no, stop, and go. 'It was a huge flop. Viraj wanted to have nothing to do with it,' said Sumit Dhanda. Then he tried a dynamic device, which allowed Viraj Dhanda to access other commands and personalizable buttons, such as to request his favorite song or television show. The process was slow, but he eventually started pressing buttons to request pizza or to go to the park. Then, right before his 13th birthday, Dhanda had a breakthrough while watching a Netflix show called 'Super Why,' where animated superheroes spell out words. Related : 'The word 'waterfall' gets spoken out, and before the superhero really spells out the whole word, Viraj says, A, T, E, R, F, A,' Sumit said. 'I can't remember what the next word was because I was so stunned by what was happening. And he does the same thing, speaks out some letters to the extent that he can articulate them ahead of the word being spelled on the screen.' That was Sumit Dhanda's 'aha' moment, when he realized his son was capable of so much more. 'It was just an astonishing revelation,' his father said. 'He wasn't just bright, he was brilliant.' Advertisement A year later, Dhanda started working with letter boards to spell words. Eventually, he transitioned to a traditional keyboard. The first sentence Dhanda remembers typing was, 'I imagine I can speak.' 'It was so incredible to see all these feelings that he had in his head that he was never able to express,' Olivia Henning, his former babysitter and tutor who worked with Dhanda while she was a student at Boston University, said. 'He had a really strong spelling, way of writing,———— and speaking that just came from learning from constantly observing the world around him without being able to actually participate in it.' The journey to communicate took time. Dhanda struggles with fine motor skills stemming from a condition called apraxia, which affects the brain's ability to coordinate movement. The teen now communicates through a Lenovo tablet with a 10-inch screen and regular keyboard. He types using his right thumb only, producing about eight to 10 words per minute. As Dhanda started to communicate using full sentences, his father decided to have him tested again. This time, he scored in the 99 percentile of a neuropsychological test, suggesting he was ready to take college-level math, his father said. Viraj Dhanda during his graduation ceremony from Fusion Academy Newton. He is a nonverbal autistic student who was accepted into MIT. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff It was only in the past few years that Dhanda's academic skills flourished as he found support from educators at attended traditional public schools, but Sumit Dhanda said they didn't fully accommodate his needs. Educators often wanted the child to focus on functional skills rather than academic ones, his father said. Advertisement 'At first, I wasn't necessarily sure if this was a student that we could take on,' said Jessica Pechhold, head of school at Fusion Academy Newton. After evaluating Viraj, the school created a personalized plan for him and matched him with teachers willing to develop lesson plans with rigor above their usual curriculum, Pechhold said. 'I've heard from all of his teachers how much he's able to express himself, and they're able to see his brilliance, his insights, his perspective and opinions,' she said. 'The challenge really may not be as insurmountable as it appears.' Dhanda quickly dove into his fascination with numbers. Calculus became his favorite subject. 'Calculus allows me to apply math to real-world problems like optimizing the dimensions of a rectangular shipping box or a cylindrical can,' he said. 'I loved how Fusion immediately embraced my intellect and welcomed me with open arms.' The teen nearly aced the ACT college entrance exam, scoring a 35 out of 36. He graduated high school Friday in an intimate ceremony where one veteran teacher described him as 'both the most disabled and the most accomplished student I've ever taught.' Dhanda will take a gap year but plans to join MIT in the fall of 2026. The father and son duo will move to Cambridge together. While the teen is still deciding what to study in college, he sees his future self as an economist, a writer, or a disability advocate. 'There is hope,' the teen said, 'despite what the experts may have told you.' Marcela Rodrigues can be reached at
Boston Globe
4 days ago
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MIAA championship photos: See the best shots from state title showdowns
Boys' volleyball Brookline boys' volleyball ends 33-year championship drought. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Brookline's Kristaps Vaivars (right) was one of the stars of Brookline's state title win. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Division 1: Brookline 3, Needham 1 Agawam was flying high after taking down Wayland in the Division 2 championship. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Agawam coach Kevin Pender (right) hugs star player Joe Culhane (left) after they claimed a Division 2 state championship. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Division 2: Agawam 3, Wayland 1 Girls' flag football The St. Mary's girls' flag football team repeated as champion at BC's Alumni Stadium. Alexa Podalsky St. Mary's 14, Leominster 13 Girls' lacrosse Concord-Carlisle's Karleigh Mutch had somewhere to go with the Division 1 girls' lacrosse state championship trophy. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Westford Academy players and their coach console each other after a title game defeat. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Division 1: Concord-Carlisle 8, Westford 6 Walpole captain Jenna Wong (right) embraces teammate Maran Gallivan (12) after their victory. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Walpole players rush onto the field to celebrate their state championship. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Division 2: Walpole 16, Reading 11 Medfield celebrates its Division 3 girls' lacrosse title. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Medfield captain Michaela McDonald (18) looks to make a pass. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Medfield celebrates with fans after a state title win. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Division 3: Medfield 18, Newburyport 8 Norwell players storm the field after winning the Division 4 girls' lacrosse title. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Norwell's Margot Bonnevie fights through traffic against Cohasset. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Norwell celebrates after the final whistle. Barry Chin/Globe Staff Division 4: Norwell 9, Cohasset 8 Baseball Chelmsford's Jack Keyo is fired up during the Division 1 title game. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Chelmsford's Aidan Brackett could hardly believe it. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Chelmsford lifts the trophy. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Division 1: Chelmsford 8, Braintree 2 (9 innings) Walpole's Richie Hayes (right) lays out but can't make the grab. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Walpole's Cole Pileski (center) scored a crucial run during the comeback. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Walpole celebrates on the field. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Division 2: Walpole 7, Reading 6 Players from North Reading celebrate after their win against Arlington Catholic at the MIAA Division 3 baseball finals at Polar Park in Worcester, MA. North Reading defeated Arlington Catholic 10-3. (Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe) 14SCHBASEBALL Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe North Reading's Jason Curran celebrates at second base. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Division 3: North Reading 10, Arlington Catholic 3 Advertisement Millbury players celebrate the school's first baseball title in 41 years. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Millbury's Ryan Nikiforow delivers a pitch against Lynnfield. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Millbury players embrace after their state title win. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Division 4: Millbury 3, Lynnfield 2 Pioneer Valley defeated defending champ English, 6-5, with a walk off in the bottom of the eighth inning. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Pioneer Valley Regional's Evan Tsipenyuk stretches for the ball at first base, but the throw is late. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Pioneer Valley Regional players pose for photos after winning the state title. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Pioneer Valley 6, English 5 (8 innings) Softball Taunton completed a perfect season with its fifth straight Division 1 softball championship. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Taunton's Catherine Larson pitches against Wachusett. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Nobody can touch Taunton softball. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Division 1: Taunton 10, Wachusett 4 Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Silver Lake players show off their new hardware to their fans at Worcester State. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Silver Lake players rush the diamond to celebrate their championship. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Silver Lake pitcher Delaney Moquin sports an oversized hat in the dugout after shutting out Bedford. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Division 2: Silver Lake 4, Bedford 0 Dighton-Rehoboth was overjoyed to go back-to-back in Division 3. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Dighton-Rehoboth players celebrate on the field. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Dighton-Rehoboth players sported some wigs in the dugout. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Division 3: Dighton-Rehoboth 7, Greater New Bedford 0 A third-straight Joseph Case softball season ended by hoisting a Division 4 trophy. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Joseph Case center fielder Meghan Pereira made a huge diving catch in the final. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Joseph Case's Alyana DeJesus launches a home run. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Division 4: Joseph Case 7, Tyngsborough 6 Division 5: Boys' lacrosse For a half decade, St. John's Prep has ruled Division 1 boys' lacrosse. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo St. John's Prep's Cam McCarthy kisses the trophy. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo St. John's Prep's Luke Kelly (right) and Owen White (left) celebrate with their team. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Division 1: St. John's Prep 8, BC High 7 (OT) Billerica goalie Nolan Heffernan led his team's celebration after the Indians captured their first boys' lacrosse state title since 2001. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Billerica attack Braden Martin celebrates a goal against Reading. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Billerica celebrates with fans after winning the title. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Division 2: Billerica 17, Reading 16 As the final buzzer sounded, the Scituate boys' lacrosse team piled on to celebrate its 9-4 victory over Falmouth for the MIAA Division 3 title at Mass. Maritime Academy. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Scituate celebrates at the final buzzer. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Scituate captain Willy Robinson celebrates a goal against Falmouth. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Division 3: Scituate 9, Falmouth 4 Norwell finished off the 2025 boys' lacrosse season by sending its equipment airborne amid a celebration for winning the Division 4 championship. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Norwell's Bret Amorosino protects the ball in the championship game. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Norwell senior Joey McCarthy raises the trophy. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Division 4: Norwell 11, Cohasset 6 Rugby BC High's Mikey Smith exalts with the trophy after defeating Xaverian, 13-7, in the Division 1 boys' rugby championship. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff BC High and Xaverian contest a line-out. Debee Tlumacki BC High celebrates its title. Debee Tlumacki Division 1 boys: BC High 13, Xaverian 7 Hanover captain Lochlan Garvey (right) is overcome with emotion as he celebrates with teammate Juneau Mofford. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Hanover Aidan Bourin skips away from a tackle. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Hanover's Matthew Bellerby tries to escape the grasp of Brookline Benji Brooks. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Division 2 boys: Hanover 59, Brookline 7 Belmont captain Robyn Tonomura-MacDonald hoisting the trophy with coach Kate McCabe after they defeated Lincoln-Sudbury, 69-21, at Curry College. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Belmont's Anoush McCarthy scores a try against Lincoln-Sudbury. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Belmont celebrates with the trophy. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Girls: Belmont 69, Lincoln-Sudbury 21 Track and field The state championship track meets wrapped up in the final weekend of May. Ainsley Cuthbertson fired Lexington to a state title. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Westfield Academy's Ryan Daly is pictured moments before setting the state record in the 400-meter hurdles. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Division 1: Lexington girls, Lowell boys Algonquin senior Benoit Skilton misses his attempt at 14 feet in the pole vault. Laura White/Algonquin High School Dana Lehr of Belmont (right) and Charlotte Tuxbury (left) of Wellesley embrace after finishing first and second, respectively, in the girls' mile. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Division 2: North Andover girls, Peabody boys Advertisement With a few seniors prioritizing the state meet over graduation, the Walpole boys' track team won the Division 3 state title at Westfield State. Evan Walsh The Billerica girls' track team finished off a banner weekend with the Division 3 state title at Westfield State. EVAN WALSH Division 3: Billerica girls, Walpole boys Groton-Dunstable's Greyson Duane takes the title in the mile. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Greater Lawrence Tech's Elizardo Melenciano took home the hurdles. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Division 4: Amherst-Pelham girls, Wakefield boys The Weston boys handily won the 2025 Division 5 outdoor track and field championship. AJ Traub The North Reading girls' track team captured the 2025 Division 5 title at Westfield State. AJ Traub Division 5: North Reading girls, Weston boys Division 6: Mount Greylock girls, Ayer-Shirley boys New England Championships Girls' golf Wellesley golfers (from left) Jenna Saini, Alika Lavu, Denise Pan and Ruby Savarese won the girls' golf title in May. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Wellesley's Ruby Savarese tees off. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe State champion: Wellesley Boys' tennis St John's Prep's Jack Prokopis celebrates a point against Lexington. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Meet Vinny! Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Division 1: St. John's Prep 3, Lexington 1 | Nicholas Gallagher (left) and Lucas Pratt of Duxbury celebrate a point against Westborough. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff Division 2: Duxbury 5, Westborough 0 | Bedford's Spencer Goss returns a forehand. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff Winston Starrett Jr. of Weston stretches for a backhand. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff Division 3: Bedford 4, Weston 1 | Jack Cummins of Manchester-Essex reaches for a backhand against Lynnfield. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Manchester-Essex players celebrate after winning the title. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Division 4: Manchester Essex 3, Lynnfield 2 | Girls' tennis Wellesley players celebrate after winning the state title. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Wellesley players celebrate the state title. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Division 1: Wellesley 3, Lexington 2 | Isabella Camacho of Wayland delivers a serve against Longmeadow. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff Longmeadow just edged Wayland in Division 2. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff Division 2: Longmeadow 3, Wayland 2 | Dover-Sherborn celebrates its 5-0 sweep of Martha's Vineyard for its first girls' state championship since 2009. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff Division 3: Dover-Sherborn 5, Martha's Vineyard 0 | Hamilton-Wenham captain Naomi Provost returns a ball during the final. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Hamilton-Wenham team captains Naomi Provost (center) and Olivia Romans (right) hoist the trophy. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Division 4: Hamilton-Wenham 5, Manchester Essex 0 | Amin Touri can be reached at
Time of India
5 days ago
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- Time of India
'I just don't know': Alex Cora called out for overusing bullpen after strange Red Sox injury
Alex Cora called out for overusing bullpen after strange Red Sox injury (Image via Getty) Boston Red Sox fans are starting to worry as unexpected pitching problems come to light. The team's bullpen has been used a lot this season, and now one of their key relief pitchers is hurt again. People are beginning to ask serious questions. Is manager Alex Cora overworking his bullpen, and is it starting to show in the worst possible way? Alex Cora's heavy bullpen use questioned after Justin Slaten's injury update Reliever Justin Slaten of the Boston Red Sox disclosed on Saturday, June 8, 2025, that he is once more battling an injury. According to The Boston Globe, the 27-year-old right-hander, who was nearing a comeback from the injured list, is now undergoing treatment for discomfort in his neck and right shoulder. He said the issue is challenging to describe but might have a connection to nerves. 'I could wake up tomorrow and it's gone, or maybe not,' Slaten said. 'There's no set date. It's really just day to day.' This mystery injury has raised alarms because Slaten pitched in 12 of Boston's 28 games in May. In seven of those games, he threw multiple innings. With the team's starting pitchers struggling to last five innings, Alex Cora has often had to use relievers like Slaten early and often. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Now fans and analysts are wondering if that constant workload is starting to break down the bullpen. Even though Slaten says he doesn't think the usage caused the injury, it's hard to ignore the timing. Also Read: What Alex Cora Revealed About Alex Bregman's Significant Injury And How It Changes Red Sox's Plans Justin Slaten's comments spark concern as Red Sox bullpen shows signs of burnout Justin Slaten's injury comes at a time when the Red Sox bullpen has already faced 1,115 batters this season, one of the highest numbers in the league as of mid-June. Slaten told The Boston Globe, 'We were all throwing a lot, and it flared up in that moment. I don't think it was the cause, just bad timing.' 'Unfortunately, there is not a timetable right now. We're not trying to keep anybody in the dark. I just don't know and they don't know. It truly is as day-to-day as day-to-day can be,' he further added. Presently fourth in the AL East, the Red Sox have a record of 36–36. With a 4. 03 team ERA, they are 19th in Major League Baseball. The team has also given up 71 home runs, a sign that opponents are hitting them hard. One of the few bright spots has been rookie Hunter Dobbins, who has a 3.74 ERA in 11 games. But overall, Boston's pitching has been below expectations, and fans are pointing fingers mostly at Cora's bullpen strategy.
Boston Globe
5 days ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
From Little League to Division 2 state champs: Walpole baseball's titles linked by coach Chris Costello
It's a state title years in the making for the Timberwolves (15-9), who saw their dreams crushed a year ago in the same spot. This time, despite trailing 4-0, then 5-4, they manifested a different result. 'There is nobody in the entire program we would want up in that situation other than Paul Whelan,' coach Chris Costello said. 'The baseball gods wanted that ball to get down the line today.' Advertisement FINAL: No. 4 Walpole 7, No. 2 Reading 6 For the first time in program history, Walpole is the D2 state champion. Paul Whelan the go-ahead two-run hit in 7th. Luca DiGiulio nails out of the bullpen. They trailed 4-0, then 5-4, and won. — Mike Puzzanghera (@mpuzzanghera) The Rockets (21-4) jumped out to an early lead thanks to a pair of RBI singles from Sam Clark, and starter Ryan Marino kept the Timberwolves at bay for 4⅓ innings. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up But the Timberwolves pulled off a stunning sixth-inning rally, plating four runs with just one hit, using a walk, two hit-by-pitches, a sacrifice fly, and two errors. Richie Hayes came up with the lone hit in the rally, an RBI single to cut the deficit to two. Shane Harrington's sacrifice fly tied the game at 4-4. Walpole is on the board. After one run comes in on a throwing error, Richie Hayes hits this loud RBI single to left to score another. 4-2 Reading leads, but the Timberwolves still have the bases loaded and one out here in the sixth. — Mike Puzzanghera (@mpuzzanghera) 'Not one person on the team thought it was over,' Hayes said. 'We knew something special was going to happen.' Sophomore Luca DiGiulio fired three strong innings of relief out of the bullpen with three strikeouts to earn the win. Advertisement A big portion of the Walpole players won the state Little League title in 2019 — also coached by Costello. After falling in the New England regional, they told Costello they would instead win a title in high school. Related : For Whelan and others on that 2019 team, it meant that much more to see Costello and athletic director and 'I love my dad, but [Costello]'s like a second father to all of us,' Whelan said. 'He's more than a baseball coach, I'd say. He's so awesome to us, he treats us so well. He's the best and I love him so much.' Walpole's Cole Pileski (5) celebrates after scoring during the Timberwolves' comeback. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Cash Cantrell slides into home, scoring a run for Walpole. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe For the first time, Walpole baseball lifted the MIAA trophy. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Down 4-0, then 5-4, Walpole never gave up, going ahead for good in the top of the seventh. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Andrew Burke pitches for Walpole. Brett Phelps for The Boston Glob Mike Puzzanghera can be reached at
