West Haven Sailors Advance to Championship After Defeating Bridgeport Barnums

West Haven Sailors were victorious against Bridgeport Barnums 5-3 on Friday at Roger's Park.

West Haven jumped out to the lead in the top of the fifth inning after Luke Anderson hit a solo home run to left field, and Sam Ametrano singled, scoring two runs. Ametrano led the Sailors with three runs batted in and went 2-for-4 on the day.

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Jesse Buonocore earned the win for West Haven. The starter surrendered three hits and two runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking two. Will Gregor took the loss for Bridgeport Barnums.

West Haven is the winner of the loser’s bracket. Since they are coming out of the loser’s bracket, they will have to defeat Silk City twice to claim the championship. West Haven’s only loss in the postseason came to Silk City in the previous round. They look to change the tide on Saturday.