Ward Melville falls short in state baseball semifinals
Credit: Thomas La Barbera
Ward Melville's Kyle Pedroli makes the play as Baldwinsville's Jacob Norton slides at home plate in the fifth inning, during the semifinals of the Class AA State Championships. (June 8, 2012)
Credit: Thomas La Barbera
Ward Melville's Anthony Kay makes the play as Baldwinsville's Colin Conklin is trapped between fist and second base in the third inning during Saturday's Class AA State Championship semifinals. (June 8, 2013)
Credit: Thomas La Barbera
Ward Melville's Joseph Flynn avoids collision with teammate Gregory Comen, as he mishandles a grounder from Baldwinsville, during the first inning of the Class AA State Championship semifinals. (June 8, 2013)
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