
Bethel Baseball Advances to CIAC Class L Championship
The Bethel high school baseball team erased a late deficit to defeat Branford 5‑4, earning a spot in the state final for the first time since 1991.
Jun 10, 2026
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The Bethel high school baseball team erased a late deficit to defeat Branford 5‑4, earning a spot in the state final for the first time since 1991.

Several underdog teams pulled off surprising wins, while top conferences flexed their depth as the CIAC baseball tournament moves toward its next stage.

Masuk High’s baseball team, seeded third, will host Brookfield at 4:15 p.m. after a roller‑coaster stretch of close games, including a narrow loss to Brookfield and a high‑scoring win over Newtown.