Article: NORTH SYRACUSE BATS GET HOT EARLY TO BEAT NORWALK; THEY HOLD OFF A LATE RALLY TO ADVANCE IN THE 13-15 BABE RUTH WORLD SERIES.(Sports)

Byline: Seth Johnson Contributing writer

Abbeville, La. -- N. SYRACUSE 7***NORWALK 5

Despite damp weather and oppressive humidity, North Syracuse came out smoking in the first game of bracket play at the 2005 13-15 Babe Ruth World Series.

The Middle Atlantic Region champs led 6-0 at one point over the team from Norwalk, Conn. Norwalk crept back into the game late, placing the tying runner at the plate before North Syracuse closed the contest with a 7-5 victory.

With the win, North Syracuse advances to face Hawaii in the semifinals at 5 p.m. today.

"We've come out big in every game of the Series," said North Syracuse manager ...

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