By Michael Letendre

BRISTOL – The Bristol American Legion 17U squad has been lighting up the scoreboard as of late.

And some of the scores haven’t been even remotely close between Post 2 and the competition.

Take Tuesday’s night game as Enfield traveled to Bristol in a Zone 3 confrontation from Riley Field for example.

This one was never close as Post 2 zipped up an 18-2 victory over just five innings of work.

Over a two-pronged attack, Bristol had 15 runs in the bag after three completed frames, out-hitting Enfield 11-7 and batting .379 for the game (11-for-29).

And everyone got involved in the fray as four players earned multiple hits for the locals.

Caleb Molinsky (three runs scored), Gabe White, Mason Harris (three runs scored) and Tate Stevens all wrangled up two hits apiece.

Caleb Simard, Jonathan Montgomery and Luke Colfer each tallied one hit to lead the surging offense from Bristol.

Simard was clutch from the hill, earning the win for Post 2 over three innings and 57 pitches.

Relief pitcher Drew Martineau (43 pitches) mopped up over the final two tilts, keeping Enfield off the scoreboard.

It was over early after a six run first saw Post 2 bat around, eventually bouncing starter Brady Tyburski from the game.

He faced 11 batters, gave up five earned runs, hit two batters and allowed three base-on-balls.

A nine run third helped Post 2 snare a 15-2 edge – never looking back.

Bristol snatched another three runs in the bottom of the fourth to complete its 18-run scoring binge.

On the docket

On Thursday, the 17U program from Bristol hits the road to take on RCP from Xavier High School at Middletown.

Game time commences at 5:45 p.m.

And don’t forget about Post 2’s showdown against Torrington at 1 p.m. from Riley Field on Saturday.

NOTES…Bristol has outscored the opposition 51-17 this season and that offense is tops in Zone 3…Post 2 is a perfect 4-0 at home this year…Bristol entered the night one of four undefeated teams in the zone. Torrington (5-0 overall), Middletown (3-0) and RCP (2-0) have yet to taste defeat, but will all play Bristol over a short stretch of days.

Bristol American Legion Baseball – Zone 3, Junior Division

BRISTOL 18, ENFIELD 2 (5)

from Riley Field, Bristol

Enfield (1-4) 020 00 – 2 7 3 

Bristol (5-0-1) 609 3 x – 18 11 2

WP – Caleb Simard (Bristol); LP – Brady Tyburski (Enfield)

Records: Bristol 5-0-1 overall; Enfield 1-4.