​1 / 11The Hudson American Legion Post 100 team walks off the field after a walk-off win over Framingham Post 117, 2-1, in a District 4 play-in game, July 15, 2026.(Daily News and Wicked Local Staff Photo/Art Illman)HUDSON – Another walk-off win meant one final walk off for Jason Smith.The Framingham Legion Post 117 manager announced his retirement after nearly 30 years of coaching baseball in the city following the team’s 2-1 loss to Hudson Post 100 Wednesday night to begin the District 4 playoffs.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAfter Framingham’s Michael Chagnon struck out 13 batters in six innings, Hudson scored twice in the bottom of the seventh for its fourth final-frame victory of the season. Post 100 (12-11) will go on the road to face top-seeded Leominster (20-2) Thursday at 5:30 p.m. to begin double-elimination play.Smith concluded his career in the town he grew up in, on the same field where he played Babe Ruth baseball.“To end my career coaching in the place where I grew up? Fun; serendipity,” said Smith, a 1992 Assabet Valley graduate who has two grown children. “But at the end of the day, it doesn’t come down to me. I had nothing to do with this – it’s all about the kids.”Smith was head coach for Post 117 for three seasons and followed legendary Paul “Bunkie” Smith after he passed away at age 70 in 2023. Jason Smith also coached Little League, Babe Ruth, Senior Babe Ruth and at Framingham High, a career spanning 29 years.Framingham American Legion Post 117 manager Jason Smith speaks with an umpire against Hudson American Legion Post 100 in the District 4 play-in game, July 15, 2026.“Learn a lot with him,” Jason Smith said of “Bunkie.” Amazing, amazing person. One of the most respected coaches on the field with a lot of the other coaches. We just wanted to keep the legacy going, which we were able to do.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“I’ve been involved in a lot of things in Framingham. It’s time for me to be involved in my family a little bit more.”Hudson was kept in check by Chagnon for most of the night on a day that looked like dusk was falling since dawn due to wildfire smoke. Chagnon allowed just two hits and fanned at least two batters in each of his six frames, including the side in the fifth inning.He also dove to tag out a runner who was caught in a pickle after a pick-off throw.“Lights out. I thought Michael was outstanding tonight,” Jason Smith said. “His fastball was excellent. Michael was dialed in tonight. He’s a bulldog – he’s got a big heart. I’ve been fortunate to coach him since he was 13 years old. I’ve watched him mature and become a great young man. Lot of things ahead for him.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPost 100 coach Ryan Bowen was just as complimentary.“He had our number all night,” he said. “We haven’t struck out like that in a long time. He mixed it up really well. He dominated