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Assault Charges Filed in Milford Baseball Brawl as Postponed Game Prepares to Resume

Police will enforce clear-bag rules, no-loitering orders, designated seating at tonight’s state-playoff rematch following assault charges in Monday’s fourth-inning melee.

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Blurred video of people fighting near the third base line during an American Legion baseball playoff game in Milford, Massachusetts, on Monday, July 21, 2025.
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Overview

  • A 19-year-old East Springfield player was charged with assault and battery and a 17-year-old spectator faces assault, affray and disturbing-the-peace counts stemming from the brawl.
  • Milford police are investigating a third individual for possible charges related to the field confrontation.
  • The American Legion playoff game between Milford Post 59 and East Springfield Post 420 is set to resume tonight at 6 p.m. at Fino Field.
  • Organizers have deployed about a dozen officers and will implement strict spectator rules to curb fan disorder.
  • The outcome of the resumed fourth-inning contest will decide which post advances to the American Legion state championship.