Andrew Moccia tossed five innings of two-hit shutout ball, and Jack Theriault and Max Mardany each struck out the side respectively in the sixth and seventh innings, when the Reading Bulldogs shutout the Wakefield Merchants 3-0 at Morelli Field. Tyler Cedeno led the Bulldogs offense with a couple of hits that included a triple and two RBI’s. Zac Talis and Brandan McDonald chipped in with two singles each while Darren Hartwell drove in the Bulldogs third run. Moccia (1-0) struck out seven and Mardany picked up the save as the trio of Reading pitchers recorded 13 strikeouts. Greg Johnson (0-2) worked 5.1 innings but took the loss.

The Malden Maddogs and Lexington Blue Sox battled to an eight inning curfew shortened tie. The Bulldogs tied the game in the top of the seventh on a single, an error, and a pinch-hit squeeze bunt by Pet Maltzan. The Blue Sox took a 2-0 lead into the seventh inning on RBI singles by Anderson Jimenez and Kyle Adie.

The Melrose Americans host Alibrandis at Morelli Field at 7:30 PM in the only ICL game that is scheduled for Friday.

Newcomer R.J. Libby turned in a four hit and three RBI performance in his ICL debut, and Andrew Caulfield and Matt Nuzzo hit back to back fourth inning homers, when the Andre Chiefs held off the Malden Maddogs 11-8 on Tuesday night at Maplewood. Tim Dunphy (3-0) picked up the win for the Chiefs while David Kerns recorded his fourth save. Derek Bauer hit a two run homer for the Maddogs.

The Wakefield Merchants-Alibrandis game at Victory Field was suspended in the top of the second inning due to rain while the Melrose Americans-Somerville Royals game at Trum Field was postponed.

On Wednesday the Reading Bulldogs travel to Wakefield to meet the Merchants at 6:00 PM and Alibrandis hosts the Royals at Victory at 7:45 PM.

2019 Day of Baseball

By Bruce Hack, Intercity League correspondent

Lexington – The Jerie DeAngelis Memorial Day of Baseball featured four good baseball games that saw comebacks in two of the games and history in the first game of the day.

What follows is a recap of games 2, 3, and 4, going in reverse order. The historic outing by the Chiefs Evan Walsh has a separate outing.

Game Four – Lexington 6, Somerville 4

Lexington used a pair of three-run innings to win its fourth straight game 6-4 over Somerville.

In the third the Sox had two outs and no one on base. Aaron Barbosa started the rally with a single to left for the Sox first hit of the game. Barbosa stole second with Anderson Jiminez up and then scored on Jiminez’ single. Jiminez stole second during Kyle Adie’s at bat, who then walked. Both runners scored on a double to center by Julian Alvarez that gave Lexington a 3-2 lead.

The Blue Sox added three more runs in the fourth. They loaded the bases on a double, single and a walk with no outs. The Royals forced Alex Voitik at home for the first out, but the bases were still loaded. Barbosa followed with a two-run single to right and it was 5-2 Lexington. The third run scored on a Royals error.

Somerville took a 2-0 lead in the second as Joe Ward (walk) and Martin Marintchey (double) put Royals on second and third with one out. Patrick Forelli drove in Ward with an infield out and Anibal Peno’s single drove in Marintchey.

The Royals final two runs came in the seventh. Graham Smith led off and reached on an error. He scored on Nick Valdarrio’s double to cut the lead to 6-3. A Ryan Noone single put runners on the corners with no outs. Blasé Cormer hit a foul ball heading toward the bleachers that the Blue Sox third baseman Rory Bordiuk tracked and reached into the stands making the catch for the first out. Ward drove in the final run with a sacrifice fly to left to make the final score 6-4.

Kelvin Guzman started for Lexington and pitched four innings to earn his second win of the season. He gave up three hits, three walks and struck out two. C.J. McKinnit picked up the save with three innings of relief work.

Luke Gustavson pitched a complete game for Somerville in falling to 0-3. He allowed six hits, walked three and struck out two. The lefty had two 1-2-3 innings in the first and sixth innings.

 

Game Three – Wakefield 3, Alibrandis 1

Chris Butler’s two-run double with one out in sixth gave the Merchants a 3-1 and the win their game against Alibrandis that moved them into a three way tie for third with Malden and Alibrandis.

Joe Barry started the sixth inning rally with a lead-off walk. Bobby Losanno followed with a triple to center to score Barry and tie the game at 1-1. After the first out, Dillon Koster was intentionally walked to set up a double play. Butler ruined that move by lining the first pitch he saw into right field for run-producing double.

The game had a ten minute delay in the middle of the first inning due to rain. Once play resumed the Alibrandis took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Juan Parra walked to lead off the inning. He stole second and moved to third a fly ball to right by Teddy Dziuba. With two outs Dave Lightbody delivered with a single to left to plate Parra.

Alibrandis starter Matt Horan made the lead hold up through five innings. He retired 10 straight Merchants from the second through fifth innings and 11 of 12 batters, including four strikeouts.  In his complete game effort Horan allowed four hits, walked four and struck out eight.

James McNamara earned the win for Wakefield,  also going the distance. He allowed four hits, one run, walked one and struck out two.

 

Game Two – Malden 7, Melrose 1

 

The Malden Maddogs used a five run second inning to pull off a the biggest margin of victory of the day with a 7-1 win over Melrose.

The inning started with Jack Whorf being hit by a pitch by Melrose starter Brent Greeley. A walk to Brendan Roach and a single by Steve Shamnoski loaded the bases with no outs. Henry Butterfield walked on four pitches to bring in the first run and give the Maddogs a 2-1 lead. Ethan Harris followed with another walk to make it 3-1 Malden. That walk ended Greeley’s day on the mound and Mike Peters took over for the Americans. Derek Bauer greeted Peters with a single for a 4-1 lead and the bases were still loaded. After an infield out, Cal Christofori drive in the fifth run with a single for a 6-1 lead.

Melrose struck in the first. Elias Varinos reached on a fielding error to start the game. Varinos stole second and eventually moved to third on a wild pitch. Ian Libby walked and stole scored to put runners on second and third with one out. Kyle Cortese brought in Varinos with an infield out for the 1-0 lead.

The Merchants had base runners in every inning but the third and sixth and left five runners in scoring position.

Maddogs starter Eddie Hardiman, 1-0, pitched five innings, scattered four hits and gave up an unearned run. He walked three and struck out two.

Bauer had three hits for Malden and scored and drove in a run. Shamnoski had two hits and scored twice. Christofori drove in two runs.

 

 

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ALL GAMES AT LEXINGTON HIGH ON SATURDAY, JUNE 22
11:00 AM- ANDRE CHIEFS VS READING BULLDOGS
1:00 PM- MELROSE AMERICANS VS MALDEN MADDOGS
3:00 PM- WAKEFIELD MERCHANTS VS ALIBRANDIS
5:00 PM- SOMERVILLE ROYALS 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 will feature eight Intercity League teams this year.

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.