Written by Goffstown got great pitching, some big hits, and was patient at the plate in earning a 5-1 win over the Kennett Eagles. With the win, the Grizzlies advanced to the Division II State Championship game where they will meet the defending State Champs from Portsmouth on Monday evening at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester at 7:00 pm.
To get the tournament started, #2 Goffstown was able to beat #15 Pembroke in the Preliminary round and advanced to play #7 Windham this past Saturday. Goffstown got some timely hitting and great pitching en route to beating the Windham Jaguars for the third time this season.
The Grizzlies advanced to the State Semi-Finals at SNHU on Thursday to play the #6 Kennett Eagles at the SNHU Baseball Field at 4 pm in the day’s first Semi-Final game. Previewing the championship game, #1 Portsmouth (17-1) has come from behind to win both of their tournament games. #2 Goffstown is 18-3 on the season, with one of those losses coming at Portsmouth earlier this season.
According to the NHIAA website, here is the admission information:
Tournament Events held at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium or Verizon Wireless Arena:
Student or Senior Citizen** $7.00
Adult $9.00
**NOTE: A Senior Citizen is an individual who has reached the age of 65 or older.
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