Staples Baseball in State Finals for First Time Since 2001

The Staples varsity baseball team celebrates today after clobbering Norwalk 11-0 in the state Class LL semifinal at Muzzy Field in Bristol, advancing to the state final for the first time since 2001. The Wreckers got seven runs in the fourth inning and four pitchers contributed to a one-hitter. Staples will face defending champion Amity at noon Saturday at Palmer Field in Middletown for the final. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Chris Greer for WestportNow.com