Chiefs Tie Up Series with Americans 7-2, Deciding Game 3 Tonight at Morelli Field, 7:45 PM

(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.