American Legion 

TriTown 

Juniors bring

Legion season 

to a close

By Ron P. Coderre

TriTown American Legion Jr. Baseball team, sporting a 10-10 regular season record qualified for the Connecticut American Legion postseason tournament.  The Jr. Towners drew a strong Cheshire team as their first round opponent in the double-elimination event.

On the road in Cheshire TriTown hung tough for four innings before the roof caved in on them.  A Cheshire scoring barrage led the home team to an eventual easy 16-0 win as the Towners managed only two hits in the game.

On the cusp of elimination TriTown was on the road once more this time in Glastonbury.  Riding the strong arm of Luke Matthewson the Jr. Towners eased out to a first inning 1-0 advantage.  With Matthewson throwing a courageous game, the teams settled into a pitcher’s duel as goose eggs dominated the scoreboard for both team until the bottom of the sixth inning.

In the pivotal sixth inning Glastonbury found the seams as the Tomahawks broke the game open with a three-run rally.  They held on in the top of the seventh for a 3-1 victory.

In addition to Matthewson’s pitching TriTown received a good defensive effort from third baseman Mike Falco and shortstop Scott Davagian.  Catcher Ryan Whitehouse was stellar behind the plate, while center fielder Jacob Straub turned the fielding gem of the game in the first inning.

“These kids were a pleasure to coach.  They pulled for each other all season.  I’m very pleased with the outcome of this season,” said coach Shawn Bates.

Coach Bates’ team concludes the season with a 10-12 log.