Americans Win 11-4, Bulldogs Edge Blue Sox 3-2

John Jennings went 4 for 5 and Pat Costigan had two hits and three RBI’s to lead the Melrose Americans to an 11-4 win over the Malden Maddogs at Maplewood. Jordan Gottesman (1-0) went two innings in relief of starter Mike Nestor to get the win.

In Lexington, Vincent Lougidice (5 innings) and Drew Crowley (1-0, 2 innings) combined on a six-hitter to get the Bulldogs past the Blue Sox 3-2. Graham Seed had two hits, including a double and RBI, to lead the Bulldogs offense. Julian Alvarez hit a solo homer for the Blue Sox.

A full slate is on tap for Wednesday. The Americans host the Bulldogs at Morelli at 7:30 PM, the Andre Chiefs meet the Sabertooth Expos at Maplewood at 8:00 PM, and the Blue Sox and Maddogs hook up in Lexington also at 8:00 PM.