(Lynn, MA) The Lexington Bulldogs won their first ever Intercity League Championship with a come from behind 7-4 win over the Andre Chiefs at Fraser Field on Monday night.

The Bulldogs swept the best of five series after winning game one 12-6 and then taking game two in dramatic fashion 9-8.

Seamus Condon led the Bulldogs to the championship  going 3-4 with a double and a couple of RBI’s.

Brett Stone, Caleb Conner, Matthew Favarro, Peyton Heisner, and Adam Murphy, all drove in single runs while Jack Lee had two hits including a triple.

Ian Born worked the first 2.2 innings for the Bulldogs while Matt Mariani went the next four innings to get the win. Chase Carder got the final out of the night to record the save.

Chris Dion took the loss for the Chiefs.

Eric Steinkrauss’ Bulldogs beat the Stoneham Sabers in the Play-in game 6-1 before knocking off the defending chmapion Blue Sox two games to one in the semifinals.

The Bulldogs finish their championship season with an overall record of 20-12 after going 6-1 in their playoff run.

Due to wet grounds at Morelli Field, tonight’s game three has been moved to Fraser Field in Lynn.

Game time will be 8:00 PM.

The Lexington Bulldogs lead the Andre Chiefs 2-0 in the best of five series.

Fraser Field is located at 365 Western Ave, Lynn MA 01904.

(Melrose, MA) Shane Costello hit a first inning grand slam and a fifth inning two run homer, driving in six runs on the night, to lead the Lexington Bulldogs to a 12-6 win over the Andre Chiefs at Morelli Field on Thursday night. With the win the Bulldogs take a 1-0 series lead in the best of five series.

Brett Stone, Emilio Berndt, Nick Favazzo and Jaden Velis all added two hits apiece to the Bulldogs 13 hit attack.

Chase Carder went five innings to get the win before giving way to Max Berberian in the sixth and then Andrew Yen in the seventh.

Ryan Petrone went 3-3 and Joe Bova 2-2 with a couple of RBI’s for the Chiefs.

Michael McCarthy worked three innings and took the loss.

Game two of the series will be played tonight (Friday) at Lexington High starting at 7:45 PM.

(Melrose, MA)– The Andre Chiefs edged the Melrose Americans 4-3 on Tuesday night to take game three of their semi-final series at Morelli Field. With the win the Chiefs advance to the Intercity League Championship Series vs. the Lexington Bulldogs which will begin on Thursday.

The Chiefs jumped up to a 1-0 first inning lead against Americans’ starter Mike Nestor on singles from Ryan Petrone and Byron Woodman.

Melrose countered and took the lead with a three run second inning on RBI singles from Laz Giardina, Jake Bartlett, and Devin Ferris.

The Chiefs came back and took the lead for good when they put up a three-spot of their own in the top of the fourth on RBI’s from Petrone, Miles Reid, and Rowan Oostman.

Righty Cameron Berault went the first five innings to pick up the win allowing eight hits, three runs, and striking out three. A.J. Rourke closed things out and picked up the save going the last two innings including working out of a second and third nobody out situation in the bottom of the sixth.

ICL Notebook…….Game one of the best of five series will be played at Morelli Field on Thursday and game two will follow at Lexington High on Friday. Both games will start at 7:45 PM. Game three is scheduled back at Morelli on Monday evening with games four and five if needed on Tuesday and Wednesday…….For the Chiefs it will be their third trip to finals in the last four years after taking the crown in 2023 & 2024……The Bulldogs will be appearing in their second straight final after losing to the Blue Sox last season…..

(Melrose, MA)- The Andre Chiefs got a three run homer from Ryan Petrone, leading to a six run second inning, sparking them to a 7-2 win over the Melrose Americans at Morelli Field on Monday night.  With the win the Chiefs tie the series at 1-1 with the deciding game three back at Morelli tonight at 7:45 PM.

Ruben Rodriguez Jr added a double and two RBI’s, Miles Reid added a solo homer in the bottom of the fourth inning. and Byron Woodman chipped in with two singles and an RBI.

Chris Dion went the seven inning route despite allowing 10 hits. Dion struck out eight and issued two walks.

Daniel Ferris (double), Laz Giardina and Jake Barrett (RBI) all had two hits for the Americans.

Tyler Nelson (0-1, 1.2 innings), Will Trach (1.2 innings), and Luke Yorba (3.2 innings) all worked for the Americans.

The winner of tonight’s game will move on to meet the Lexington Bulldogs in the best of five Intercity League Championship Series. The Bulldogs beat the Lexington Blue Sox 11-4 last night to advance to the finals.