Tuesday’s ICL Roundup

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The Andre Chiefs edged the Middlesex Expos 2-1 in nine innings on Tuesday night at East Boston Stadium. Tim Dunphy went the first seven innings before giving way to Cameron Breault (1-0) in the eighth who picked up the win. A.J. Rourke chalked up the one out save with the Expos threatening in the bottom of the ninth. Teddy Dziuba had two hits and an RBI to lead the Chiefs.

Chris Wanat got the win when the Lexington Blue Sox beat the Malden Maddogs 7-5 at Maplewood.

The Al Thomas A’s edged rhe Lexington Bulldogs 4-3 at LHS. Evan O’Rourke and Jonathan Rodriguez had two hits each for the Bulldogs.

The ICL will resume play on Sunday, July 7.

Chiefs Win, Americans-Expos in 1-1 Tie

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Luis Tejada had a homer, two RBI’s, and scored twice, to lead the Andre Chiefs past the Stoneham Sabers 8-5 at Maplewood on Monday night. Nolan Lopes went three for three with an RBI and Ruben Rodriguez Jr added a couple of RBI’s. A. J. Rourke (1-1)  picked up the win with three innings of work in relief of starter Evan Walsh. Nick Bartalini had a double and drove in two runs for the Sabers.

It was a pitcher’s duel at East Boston Stadium where the Melrose Americans and Middlesex Expos played to an eventual 1-1 nine inning tie. Dan Shaw (13 K’s, 7 hits) went the distance for the Expos while Jack Dyer (5 innings), Dominic Pefine (2.2 innings) and Nick Colucci (1.1) inning limited the Expos to three hits and combined to strike out 10.

On Tuesday, the Lexington Bulldogs host the Al Thomas A’s at 7:30 PM, the Chiefs visit the Expos at East Boston Stadium at 8, and the Malden Maddogs entertain the Lexington Blue Sox at Maplewood, also at 8:00 PM.

Following tonight’s games the ICL will start its annual 4th of July break. Play will resume on Sunday, July 7.

Voca Grand Slam Paces Bulldogs, Cepada Single Gives Sabers Walk-Off Win Over Expos

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Jay Voca hit a grand slam and the Bulldogs used four pitchers to beat the Malden Maddogs 9-4 in Lexington on Sunday evening. Peyton Heisner (1-0) struck out seven in 3.1 innings to record the win.

Emanuel Cepada’s walk off single in the bottom of the seventh inning gave the Stoneham Sabers a 3-2 win over the Middlesex Expos at Recreation Park. It was a special moment for Cepada as his grandfather Orlando Cepada, an MLB Hall of Famer, passed away on 6/28/24. Julian Murray was terrific for the Sabers, tossing 6.1 strong innings. However, Murray earned a tough luck no decision. Nick Powers came in and struck out two batters, to earn the win. Powers also had an RBI single. Angelo Colucci led the Saber offense with two hits and a RBI.

Tyler Normandie had an RBI triple for the Expos.

On Monday, the Melrose Americans meet the Expos at East Boston Stadium and the Sabers and the Andre Chiefs tangle at Maplewood. Both games are scheduled to start at 8:00 PM.