Jared Freni struck out 16 batters and fired a two-hitter when the Chiefs beat the Somerville Royals 8-1 on Wednesday at Maplewood. Mike Andre went 3-4 and added four RBI’s, Peter Copa 2-3 with two RBI’s, and Johnny Welch had two doubles for the Chiefs. Freni raised his record to 3-1 with the win.

Kyle Devin drove in Nick Herzog in the bottom of the first inning with the game’s only run when the Americans shutout the Arlington Trojans 1-0 at Morelli. Shawn Smeglin (1-1) allowed just three hits in six innings to record the win. Mike Peters worked the seventh to pick up his first save.

In Lexington, Edaurdo Soto delivered a bases loaded single in the bottom of the eighth inning when the Blue Sox walked off with a 4-3 extra inning win over the Reading Bulldogs. Jeff Blout (1-0) picked up the win in relief of Kelvin Guzman.

The Wakefield Merchants overcame a 7-1 third inning deficit when they scored nine unanswered runs, including eight in the top of the fifth inning, on the way to a 10-7 win over the Reds in Watertown. Bobby Losanno led the way at the plate with three hits while Scott Searles and Dillion Koster added two each. The Reds built their lead on home runs from Dan Chaisson and Chris Lanzilli. Steve Keskinidis (2-0) got the win and Joseph Maguire recorded his third save.

 

The Reading Bulldogs scored seven runs in the top of the 6th inning, breaking open a 3-3 game, on the way to a 10-3 win over the Americans in Melrose. Ryan Wolfsberg hit a homer, and Nick Berno, Kevin Marciano, Chris Bosco, Rosario Missiti and Corey DiLoreto each had two hits for the Bulldogs. Kyle Devin had a home run for the Americans. Max Mardany (2-0) picked up the win.

Jonathan Richard tossed a complete game five-hitter when the Somerville Royals edged the Watertown Reds 2-1 at Victory Field. Chris Esposito and Nick Valdario had the RBI’s for the Royals. Richard (1-2) struck out four.

At Maplewood, the Wakefield Merchants scored six times in the top of the first inning to beat the Andre Chiefs 6-3. Mike Sorrentino had a perfect 3 for 3 night at the plate, Scott Searles added two hits, and Mark Webber and Josh Band each had two RBI’s for the Merchants. Andrew Auld (1-0) went five innings to get the win.

The Lexington Blue Sox visit the Royals at Trum Field in Somerville at 8:15 PM in the only ICL game that is scheduled for Tuesday.

ALL GAMES AT LEXINGTON HIGH ON SATURDAY, JUNE 24
11:00 AM- ANDRE CHIEFS VS READING BULLDOGS
1:15 PM- MELROSE AMERICANS VS ARLINGTON TROJANS
3:30 PM-WATERTOWN REDS VS SOMERVILLE ROYALS
5:45 PM-WAKEFIELD MERCHANTS VS LEXINGTON BLUE SOX

The Lexington Blue Sox annually host the Jerie DeAngelis Memorial Day of Baseball. Jerie was and will always remain a vital part of the Blue Sox organization. In recognition and honor of Jerie, the annual Day of Baseball features all  eight Intercity League teams.

Jerie DeAngelis’ imprint is evident, and her unconquerable spirit continues to exist and flourish, throughout the Blue Sox Baseball Program. The design of the uniforms, hats, sweatsuits, windbreakers, tee shirts, team bags, and other gear are Jerie’s creation. The Blue Sox logos, for which there are many, were designed by Jerie with precision. The Blue Sox’s 1998 Intercity league Championship Rings bear her unique imprint. Since the inception of the Blue Sox in 1995, Jerie produced the Blue Sox game programs for all home games.

More importantly, Jerie cared about and helped the Blue Sox players off the diamond. She assisted and advised players with their career decisions, she fed players at planned and impromptu dinners and hosted team parties. Friendships were formed between Jerie and players’ wives, mothers and girl friends. Those bonds will never be broken.

In addition to her significant and meaningful work with the Blue Sox, Jerie had a passion for amateur athletics in Lexington. She was a Lexington High School Basketball and Baseball Booster and was instrumental in the Lexington Babe Ruth program. Jerie was also a Trustee of Curry College. She assisted numerous high school athletes with their college plans and financial aid decisions. In 1998 she was the recipient of the Lexington High School Basketball Boosters Award in recognition of her outstanding support of that program. Curry College also awarded Jerie an honorary Doctor of Education degree at its 1998 Commencement.

In 1995, the Blue Sox set out to put together an organization which would represent the Town of Lexington in a first class manner in the competitive Intercity League. That goal was achieved thanks in large part to Jerie’s work and concern. Her graphic designs, advice and counsel evidence her commitment to the Town. Along with Dick Perry, Larry Kohler, Nick Santosuosso and Rick DeAngelis, Jerie was an important part of the efforts to improve the Center Field Baseball facility. Jerie was a key contributor to the Lexington Lights Project at the center Field Diamond. 

Steve Xirinachs (1-1)  threw a one-hitter, striking out a dozen, when the Wakefield Merchants shutout the Arlington Trojans 1-0 at Walsh Field on Wednesday. Mike Sorrentino drove in Bobby Losanno with the only run of the game with a third inning single.

At Maplewood, Jared Freni threw a seven strikeout three-hitter, out dueling Dante Padovani, when the Andre Chiefs beat the Watertown Reds 3-1. Johnny Welch drove in two of the Chiefs runs with a first inning homer. Tony Serino drove in the other run with a RBI single. Will Brennan had two of the Reds hits .