Melrose Americans

Jennings Homers Twice in Americans’ 9-4 Win

John Jennings hit two homers to lead the Americans to a 9-4 win over the Andre Chiefs in Melrose on Wednesday night. Jennings (3-4), Bobby Losanno (2-3, RBI), and Josh Bohn (2 RBI), helped the Americans erase a 3-0 Chiefs’ first inning lead. Colin Jaena (1-1) worked the first 4.1 innings to gain the win and Mike Andrews and Ronnie Luke combined on 2.2 innings of scoreless relief. Adam Johnson and Ryan Nonne each had two hits and a couple of RBI ‘s for the Chiefs. Graham Seed (2-1) suffered his first loss of the season.

On Thursday, Alibarndis host the Middlesex Expos at Victory Field in Watertown at 7:30 PM and the Chiefs travel to Lexington to meet the Blue Sox at 8:00 PM.

Bulldogs Edge Americans 3-2 at Austin Prep

Gabe Van Emon (2-1) threw six innings of five hit ball, and Jack Theriault got the seventh inning save, when the Reading Bulldogs edged the Melrose Americans 3-2 at Austin Prep on Tuesday evening. Andrew Croteau (2 hits), Joe Milar and Patrick Solomon drove in the Reading runs. Pat Costigan had two hits, including a double, and knocked in a run for the Americans. Brendan McSorly (0-1) struck out five in 4.2 innings but took the loss.

The Malden Maddogs-Lexington Blue Sox game was postponed due to heavy thunderstorms in Lexington.

On Wednesday, the Andre Chiefs visit the Americans at Morelli Field in Melrose at 7:30 PM in the only game on the ICL schedule.

ICL Action Resumes on Tuesday Night

The ICL returns to action after the annual Fourth of July break with two games on the Tuesday schedule.

The Reading Bulldogs will host the Melrose Americans at Austin Prep at 6:45 PM and the Malden Maddogs travel to Lexington to meet the Blue Sox at 8:00 PM.

On Wednesday, the Americans entertain the Andre Chiefs at Morelli Field at 7:30 PM.

A full slate is on tap for Thursday with the Middlesex Expos and Alibrandis meeting at Victory Field in Watertown at 7:30 PM, Malden hosting Reading at Maplewood, and the Chiefs and Blue Sox meeting in Lexington both at 8:00 PM.

The week’s final game is on Friday when Reading and Middlesex hook up at Trum Field at 8:30 PM.

Lexington Blanks Reading 5-0, Middlesex & Malden End in 8-8 Tie

Ryan O’Rourke (4-0) fired a complete game two-hitter, striking out seven, when the Lexington Blue Sox shutout the Reading Bulldogs 5-0 on Tuesday night at Austin Prep. Julian Alvarez had a two-run homer and Alex Krylov and John Fritz both had two hits for the Blue Sox. Connor Hewlette (0-1) took the loss for the Bulldogs.

In Tuesday’s other game, the Middlesex Expos and Malden Maddogs played to an 8-8 seven inning tie.

There are two ICL games on today’s schedule. The Blue Sox travel to Morelli Field to take on the Melrose Americans at 7:30 PM and the Andre Chiefs host the Bulldogs at Maplewood at 8:15 PM.

Brooks K’s 14 in 6-2 Alibrandis Win, Blue Sox Blank Maddogs 5-0

Jared Brooks (2-0) struck out 14 batters and tossed a neat four-hitter when Alibrandis knocked off the Reading Bulldogs 6-2 on Monday night at Maplewood. Michael Maguire went 3 for 4 with a double and three RBI’s, Teddy Dziuba had two hits including a solo homer, and Gordie Gronkowski drove in two runs to lead Alibrandis’ 11 hit offense.

In Lexington, the Blue Sox got five shutout innings from starter and winner Kyle Murphy (1-0) on the way to a 5-0 win over the Malden Maddogs. Alex Voitik led the way at the plate with a two-run first inning homer, a single, and three RBI’s. Gage Gaunt added two hits, scored twice, and had an RBI for the Sox. Borja Jones-Berasaluce and Manny Delcarmen each threw a scoreless frame to preserve the shutout. Matt Tyman (0-2) took the loss.

On Tuesday, the Blue Sox visit the Bulldogs at Austin Prep at 6:45 PM and Maddogs host the Middlesex Expos at Maplewood at 8:15 PM.

Expos & Alibrandis Get Sunday Wins

David Kerns, Scott Hall (1-0), and Dane Lebert (S,2) combined on a two-hitter when the Middlesex Expos shutout the Melrose Americans 2-0 on Sunday afternoon at Morelli Field. Andrew Mazzone with a solo homer and Izzy Tatis’ RBI double provided all the runs in the game. Chris Mitchell (0-2) took the loss.

In Sunday’s other game, Alibrandis edged the Reading Bulldogs 2-1 at Morton Field. Pete John had two hits, including a double, and scored both of Alibrandis runs. Sean Sullivan (1-1) got the win in relief of Bryan Saffelle. Yohandry Perez picked up his second save.

On Monday, Reading and Alibrandis meet again, this time at Maplewood at 8:00 PM, and the Lexington Blue Sox host the Malden Maddogs in Lexington, also at 8:00 PM.

Middlesex Expos, Intercity League

Kirby K’s 14 in 2-1 Expos Walk-off Win

Jose Paulino singled with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, driving in Brett Samboy with the winning run, when the Middlesex Expos walked off with a 2-1 win against the Lexington Blue Sox on Friday night at Trum Field. Zach Kirby, 3-1, pitched a complete game four-hitter for the win with 14 K’s. Andrew Mazzone and Chris Carey each had two hits to lead the Expos offense. Robbie Cobb (0-2) took the loss.

There are no ICL games scheduled on Saturday.

Alibrandis Baseball Club

Frisoli (11 K’s) Pitches Alibrandis to 6-1 Win

Paul Frisoli struck out 11 batters in six innings to lead Alibrandis to a 6-1 win over the Andre Chiefs at Trum Field on Thursday night. Kyle Halloran came off the bench and had a double and triple and two RBI’s and Gordie Gronkowski had two hits and a couple of RBI’s to lead the Alibrandis offense.
Frisoli (2-2) allowed just four hits. Evan Walsh (0-2) took the loss.

The Lexington Blue Sox visit the Middlesex Expos on Friday at 8:30 PM at Trum Field in Somerville in the only ICL game on the schedule.

Monagle Fires 1-0 Shutout, O’Rourke K’s 12 in 5 Innings in Blue Sox Win, Americans Walk Off in 8th

Cam Monagle fired a complete game four hitter when the Middlesex Expos shutout the Malden Maddogs 1-0 at Trum Field on Wednesday night. Monagle (2-0) struck out 10 and outdueled the Maddogs’ duo of C.J. Barrett and Meridius Pendell (0-4) who allowed just six hits.

Ryan O’Rourke (3-0) struck out 12 in five innings in a 9-3 Lexington Blue Sox win over the Andre Chiefs at Maplewood. Will Potdevin had a three run inside the park homer, Julian Alvarez went three for three with a couple of RBI, and Josue Feliciano had two hits and scored three times for the Blue Sox. Tim Dunphy (0-2) took the loss for the Chiefs.

At Morelli Field, the Melrose Americans erased a 3-1 seventh inning deficit, scoring twice to tie the game, then walked off with an eight inning 4-3 win over Alibrandis. Pat Costigan had two hits and an RBI and Kyle Cortese had a double and two RBI to lead the Americans at the plate. Bobby Tramondozzi (1-0), the fourth Melrose pitcher of the night, got the win. Dave Lightbody had a solo homer and Teddy Dziuba had two hits and two RBI’s for Alibrandis.

The Chiefs visit Alibrandis at Trum Field tonight at 8:30 PM in the only Thursday game on the ICL schedule.

In Wednesday night action Lexington defeats the Chiefs

Malden – Lexington scored five runs in the fourth to break open a 4-0 game and defeated the Chiefs 9-3 in a game played at Maplewood last night. The game was called at 10:30 in the bottom of the seventh when the lights went out. The Chiefs had scored twice and had runners on the corners with one out when the game was called.
Will Potdevin capped off the fourth with a three-run inside-the-park home, his first and the teams first of 2021, to give the Sox a 9-0 lead.
Julian Alvarez was 3-for-3 with two RBI and Josue Feliciano was 2-for-2 with a walk and three runs to lead the Blue Sox.
Ryan O’Rourke, 3-0, pitched five innings giving up two hits, a run, 12 strike outs and walked six.
Ryan Noone, who pinch hit in the fifth, drove in two runs for the Chiefs. His two-out single in the fifth drove in Graham Smith to break up the shutout bid. In the seventh He doubled to score Nick Valdario with the last run of the night.
Chiefs starter Tim Dunphy, 0-2, took the loss. In three innings of work he gave up seven hits, four runs, walked 2 and struck out two.