The Darien/New Canaan Senior American Legion baseball team began its season Monday topping Fairfield, 7-6, on a walk-off single by Ben Hall that scored Mike Stovall. Darien/NC fought back from a 6-2 deficit with two runs in both the fifth and sixth innings. Thomas Carruthers and Hall both had two hits and two runs scored. Ricky Miller exuded confidence on the mound in three innings of shutout relief to earn the victory. Darien/NC turned a triple play in the sixth on a sliding snag by center fielder Tommy Farren.
The American Legion program is designed for players with high school varsity-level ability. The general level of play and commitment required in each of the two divisions is as follows:
Senior American Legion. Regular season extends from June 10-July 25. Teams that win more games than they lose compete in a state tournament from July 22-Aug. 10. Each team plays up to six games per week (regular season of 25-30 games). During the regular season, players use wood bats. The play is very competitive. Usually the best high school and college players comprise each team.
Junior Legion. Regular season extends from June 10-July 25. Teams that win more games than they lose compete in a state tournament from July 25-Aug. 10. Teams usually plays five or six games weekly (regular season of roughly 25-30 games). Teams usually consist of the most skilled high school sophomore and junior players.
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