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Article: Milford edges Branford, advances to state final
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- New Haven Register
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- July 31, 2009
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By Chip Malafronte Register Staff
BRISTOL -- The Milford American Legion baseball team came within
a whisker of a colossal meltdown earlier Thursday. By the end of the
day, it was in position to play for its first state championship in
eight years.
In its first game, postponed by rain on Wednesday night, Milford
blew a three-run lead in the top of the ninth to Waterbury only to
come back with three in the bottom of the ninth to win.
Behind a complete game from Chris Folsom, Milford completed its
wild day with a workmanlike 2-1 victory over Branford in the
winner's bracket final at Muzzy Field.
Milford (28-5) now advances to the championship round, which
begins tonight at 7 at Muzzy, ...