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Fairfield American Defeats Westport American, 13-3
With the win, Fairfield American advances to winners bracket final in District Two Little League tournament
Fairfield American defeated Westport American, 13-3, Monday night in the semifinals of the District Two Little League tournament at Bridgeport's Blackham School.
Fairfield American erupted for seven runs in the bottom of the third inning. Patrick Calabresz's RBI single with the bases loaded started the scoring, with two more runs coming home on a throwing error.
Patrick O'Leary followed with a two-run double. After the next run came in on wild pitch, Nick Nardone finished off the offensive explosion with another two-run double, giving Fairfield American a 9-3 lead.
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The contest was called after four innings due to the 10-run mercy rule.
Fairfield American will meet Monroe in Tuesday's winners' bracket final (5:30 p.m, Blackham School). Monroe advanced with a surprising 6-3 win over Fairfield National in Monday's other semifinal.
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In Tuesday's other game at Blackham (5:30 p.m), Fairfield National takes on Westport American in the losers' bracket.
"We were down early, but they (Fairfield American) always believe they can win and we did it again," Fairfield American coach Chris Daley said.
Westport grabbed an early 2-0 lead before centerfielder Chris Howell hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the first to tie the game.
Westport scored a run in the top of the second to take a 3-2 lead after two innings.
The game's final four runs came via home runs, as Billy McGrath and Tommy Ryan each hit two-run shots.
Ryan's blast was a walk-off homer of sorts, as the contest was stopped after his homer made it 13-3 in the bottom of the fourth.
"The home run I got was a hanging breaking ball, so I took advantage of it," McGrath said.
