The Bangor American Legion team fell behind early and could never catch up in their opening game of the Northeast Regional taking an 8-2 loss to Rhode Island.
Despite a late inning scare and an extra inning the Coffee News Comrades of Bangor have advanced to the championship round of the State American Legion Tournament.
After getting in an early 5-0 hole to Staples Crossing, the Bangor American Legion team rallied late for a 7-6 win and improve to 2-0 in the tournament.