WESTFIELD – Mercy.The words of late Boston Red Sox broadcaster Ned Martin came quick to mind following Saugus’ first game in the Babe Ruth 13-year-old New England Regional Tournament.Saugus advanced in the winner’s bracket following a 13-1 triumph over Portland, Maine Friday at Billy Bullens Field. next up is Westfield, the host team, which defeated Worcester West Side, 13-3. That game is tonight (7).Saugus, one of three Massachusetts teams in the tourney, will meet the winner of last night’s game between the other two Bay State squads, host Westfield or Worcester West Side.Playing an aggressive style of baseball, a style that has carried them into the regionals, Saugus spotted Portland a run in the first inning and then responded with 13 unanswered runs. The game was stopped after five innings due to the mercy rule.This was the type of start Saugus was seeking. It certainly made a statement by the offensive outburst and it gave the players added confidence.Somewhat overshadowed by the offense was the pitching of Dom DiPesa. He allowed only two hits.”Dom pitched a great game,” coach Derek Sweeney,” said. “But we did have to talk to him after the first inning.”Oh, that first inning. DiPesa allowed two singles and walked two batter with the second free pass forcing in the first run of the game to provide Portland with a 1-0 lead.The lead was short-lived. Saugus quickly pulled even in its half of the first.”I knew that all I had to do was stay focused,” DiPesa said. “I do tend to get down on myself and I did after I gave us that run in the first inning. But I knew I had the support of my teammates.”The pep talks from his teammates did help. But there was no substitute for what Saugus did during the second inning.A nine-run explosion gave Saugus a 10-1 advantage.”We have a good hitting team,” DiPesa said. “We’ve done this all year.”Dan Trentsch and Nick Enos both had two RBIs during the big inning. Trentsch had a two-run double and Enos added a two-run single.Trentsch said his team enjoyed the win, but they won’t get overconfident.”Tomorrow’s another day and we know we have to be ready,” Trentsch said. “There’s some good teams in this tournament.”One of them is Saugus.”We’re a close team,” Trentsch said. “We’re all good friends.”Portland coach Rob Fraser was impressed.”They just had too much hitting for us in the second inning,” Fraser said. “We figured they’d be good and they are probably one of the best teams we’ve seen.”Saugus assistant coach Anthony Guthro had some good advice for his team following the game.”This is just one step,” Guthro said. “Be ready for tomorrow.”