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Dreher spurs Post 17 to victory with his bat, arm
BEACON FALLS — Zach Dreher stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and two outs in the sixth inning looking to break a tie between Naugatuck Post 17 and Prospect-Beacon Falls Posts 194-25. The stage was set for Dreher to give Naugatuck the lead Tuesday night at Woodland Regional High School, and he... »
Posts 194-25 eyeing bounce back season
BEACON FALLS — After a tough, 4-22 season, Prospect-Beacon Falls American Legion Posts 194-25 is looking to rebound with a combination of experienced veterans and strong newcomers. Even though PBF lost its opener to Monroe, 8-1, on Saturday, coach Jim Augelli saw several bright spots and thinks his team has a chance to make... »
Naugatuck’s great pitching overshadowed
NAUGATUCK — Good pitching is usually the key to a ball club’s success. Usually. The players on the Naugatuck American Legion baseball team found out this summer, though, that that’s not always the case. Despite possessing three spectacular arms, Post 17 finished its rollercoaster season last weekend with a 7-19 record. Greg Rice, Zac... »
PBF ends season with string of losses
A difficult season for Prospect-Beacon Falls American Legion Posts 194-25 ended last week with a final string of losses as its final record dropped to 4-22. Two of PBF’s wins came early in the season: A 5-4 win in the season opener at Naugatuck and a 2-1 win the following week over Bethel. The... »
PBF looks for strong end to season
It’s no secret that Prospect-Beacon Falls American Legion Posts 194-25 has had its offensive struggles this season, leading to just three wins heading into the final week of the season. There might be several reasons for that, says center fielder Ryan Genua. “Well, the metal to wood transition was harder than we all... »
Arsenault leads PBF to victory over Monroe
MONROE – In one of its strongest offensive efforts of the season, Prospect-Beacon Falls American Legion Posts 194-25 drove in seven runs to support a five-hitter by Tom Arsenault and claim a 7-3 win at Masuk High Monday night, PBF’s first win in two weeks. Arsenault tossed a complete game, allowing three runs on... »
PBF offense can’t find its stride
MONROE — Prospect-Beacon Falls American Legion Posts 194-25 took a lead late into Tuesday’s game at Monroe, but surrendered a pair of unearned runs in the fifth to waste a solid outing by Kyle Georgia and lose another close decision, 3-2. PBF led, 2-1, entering the bottom of the fifth, but Monroe’s first two... »
Naugatuck shut out by New Milford
NAUGATUCK — The Naugatuck American Legion Post 17 team’s hitting woes continued as it failed to get a run across in a 5-0 loss to New Milford American Legion. Naugatuck batters were stifled Thursday by New Milford right-hander Andrew Millard, who threw a complete game gem. “Andrew threw a great game. He did exactly... »