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Manchester American Legion Disappoints in Home Opener
The team dropped its home opener to East Hartford Friday, and only managed one hit.

Opening night in Manchester was spoiled by East Hartford's one-hitter thrown by Alan Schiff. The brightest part of the evening was the opening ceremony and a visit from .
East Hartford erupted for 10 runs in their half of the third inning, using two hit batters, five walks and a Manchester error.
Manchester's only hit came in the fourth inning, on a Chris Dibble lead off single. That would be Manchester's best chance of the game, as with bases loaded, Nolan Cardwell struck out to end the threat.
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Manchester's Manraj Sandhu took the loss for Manchester, and is now 1-1 in Zone 8 play. Manchester plays next on Monday evening in an exhibition game against Glastonbury.
Manchester's Junior Legion Baseball team opens Saturday at 5:45 p.m. at in town.
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