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July 30--AUGUSTA -- Burly right-hander Kyle McLain scattered six hits Friday as Brewer knocked Morrill Post out of the American Legion baseball state tournament with an 8-3 victory at McGuire Field.

Last modified July 29, 2011, at 10:17 p.m. Michael C. York/BDN Brewer catcher Nick Moore collects a late throw to the plate as Morrill Post's Evan Indorf scores in the fifth inning of their state Legion playoff game in Augusta Friday.

To win the American Legion Baseball state tournament, you'll need the old staples of pitching, defense and smart at-bats, and, as last year's tournament proved, you'll need a little luck as well.

Evan Eldridge pitched a complete game four hitter to lead the Brewer Falcons to a 4-1 victory over the Bangor Comrades on Tuesday evening at Husson University.

Most Coaches tell their pitchers to throw strikes and let the defense do the work.