Americans Beat Maddogs 12-3, Bulldogs Double Up Chiefs, 6-3

Shawn Nestor and Chris Klein had three RBI’s each and John Jennings had two hits, including a homer and two RBI’s, when the Americans beat the Malden Maddogs 12-3 in Melrose. Jack Dyer (1-0) picked up the win throwing 3.1 innings in relief of starter Mike Nestor. The duo combined to strike out 15.

At Maplewood, Jonathan Rodriguez hit two solo homers to lead the Lexington Bulldogs to a 6-3 win over rhe Andre Chiefs. Brendan Albert had a two RBI triple and Mike Silbert added three hits for the winners. Gabe Van Emon (1-0) got the win with two innings of one-hit four strikeout relief. Joe Walsh woeked a scoreless seventh to chalk up his second save of the year.

On Thursday, the Chiefs visit the Blue Sox in Lexington, the Maddogs host the Middlesex Expos at Maplewood, and the Stoneham Sabers play the E.I. Braves of the Boston Park League at Cleveland Circle. All games are scheduled to start at 8:00 PM.