Patterson 10U All-Stars' Emily Lipari slides into second base during today's Babe Ruth Southwest Regional semifinal contest against the Harrison, Arkansas, Diamond Divas in Harrison, Arkansas. Patterson, Louisiana's 10U Babe Ruth state champion, defeated the Diamond Divas, Arkansas' northern 10U Babe Ruth state champion, 8-6, in eight innings. Patterson now advances to the Southwest Regionals final set for 11 a.m. Saturday against the winner that emerges from loser's bracket play earlier in the day. With a win, Patterson will advance to the Babe Ruth 10U Softball World Series in Jensen Beach, Florida. (Submitted Photo/Courtesy of Kimberly DeHart)
Patterson 10U All-Star softball team advances to Babe Ruth Southwest Regional Final
The Patterson 10U Babe Ruth Softball All-Stars are one win away from advancing to the Babe Ruth 10U World Series after knocking off the Harrison, Arkansas, Diamond Divas, 8-6, in eight innings toda