The Melrose Americans got five RBI’s from Ryan Bourgeois and a three run homer from Zach Khozozian on the way to a 17-5 win over the Stoneham Sabers at Morelli Field. Nick Bamforth (1-0) picked up the win. Nick Bartalini and Austin Brune both homered for Stoneham……….Anderson Jimenez and Erick Ramirez each drove in a couple of runs to lead the Blue Sox to a 8-5 win over the Andre Chiefs in Lexington. Josh Becker  (1-0) chalked up the W in relief of starter Chris Wanat………..The Middlesex Expos opened their campaign with a 6-2 win over the Lexington Bulldogs at Ferullo Field in Woburn.