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Monday’s Inter-League Roundup

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Ruben Rodriguez Jr went 4-4, including a double and triple, and had five RBI’s, to lead the Andre Chiefs to a 12-0 win over the Brighton Braves of the Yawkey League at Maplewood. Righty Silas Reed (2-0) was immense in his five innings of work, striking out 13 and allowing just three hits. Nick Valdario, Miles Reid and Nate Witkowski each had two hits for the Chiefs. Nick Anderson had a homer, triple, double and six RBI’s when the Lexington Blue Sox knocked off the Yawkey League’s McKay Club 13-1 at LHS. Yemer Pineda (1-0) and Pat McGowan combined on a nine strikeout three-hitter. Louis Cespedes (1-0) sttuck out eight in six innings and Brayan Garre got the save in the Middlesex Expos’ 6-5 win over the Palmer Club of the Boston Park League at Fallon Field in Roslindale. Jose Paulino had a double and two RBI’s for the Expos. ADSL of the Boston Park League scored a couple of runs in each of the first two innings and then held off the Stoneham Sabers 4-1 at Town Field in Dorchester. Nelson Correa drove in the Sabers only run in the top of the fifth inning. Chris Knight (0-1) and Julian Murray allowed just four hits in the loss.    

Americans Win Third Straight, 10-3

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The Melrose Americans put up crooked numbers in the first and fourth innings to stay perfect (3-0) and hand the Blue Sox their first loss (1-1-1) in a 10-3 win in Lexington on Friday night. It was the only game on the iCL schedule. The Americans scored all the runs they’d need on four consecutive two-out hits in the top of the 1st, punctuated by Tad Giardina’s three-run homer to dead center. After allowing three runs on two hits in the bottom of the first, Brandon McMahon (1-0) allowed no runs and two hits over the next five innings to pick up his first win. Ryan Dolan struck out the Blue Sox in order in the bottom of the seventh. Jon Leuders and Anderson Jimenez each had a double and scored a run for the Blue Sox. There are no ICL games on Saturday.

Bulldogs and Chiefs Win on Thursday

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The Lexington Bulldogs overcame a 2-1 deficit, scoring six runs in the fourth inning, and then held off the Middlesex Expos 7-5 in Lexington. The Bulldogs took advantage of 10 walks issued by Expos pitching and got RBI’s from Graham Seed, Dylan Steinkrauss, and Nana Adu. Ezra Charles (1-0) went five innings to get the win. At Maplewood, the Andre Chiefs scored 10 times in the fifth inning and came away with a 12-1 win over the Al Thomas A’s of the Yawkey League in their first inter-league game in history. Juan Parra led the Chiefs, going 3-4 with three RBI’s Tim Dunphy (1-0) pitched five innings to gain the win. The Blue Sox will host the Melrose Americans in Lexington on Friday starting at 8:00 PM.

Nestor, Jennings Lead Americans, Blue Sox & Maddogs Gain Wednesday Wins

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Mike Nestor allowed just one hit over 6.1 innings to lead the Melrose Americans to a 3-1 win over the Andre Chiefs at Morelli Field on Wednesday night. John Jennings drove in all three of the runs. Nestor struck out nine before giving way to Nick Colucci who picked up the save in the seventh. Shai Cohen (0-1) took the loss. The Lexington Blue Sox got four RBI’s from Jean Ramirez and three hits, including a triple, from Ben Leonard to beat the Stoneham Sabers 11-5 in Lexington. In other action, the Malden Maddogs scored six times in the bottom of the fifth inning to beat the Lexington Bulldogs 13-10. The Bulldogs scored seven runs of their own in the top of the fifth to take a 10-7 lead. On Thursday the Bulldogs host the Middlesex Expos at LHS at 7:00 PM and the Al Thomas A’s of the Yawkey League visit the Chiefs at Maplewood at 8:00 PM.

Bulldogs Rally to Edge Sabers, Maddogs Beat East Boston in Inter-League Play

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The Lexington Bulldogs rallied with a seventh inning run to tie the game at 3-3 then won it in walk off fashion when they took a 4-3 nine inning win over the Stoneham Sabers at LHS on Tuesday evening. Greg Gentile (1-0) went three innings to record the win. At Maplewood, the Malden Maddogs knocked off the East Boston Knights of the Yawkey League 7-5 to give the ICL its first Inter-League win of the saeson. ICL play continues with three games on Wednesday. The Andre Chiefs visit the Melrose Americans at Morelli Field at 7:30 PM, the Blue Sox host the Sabers in Lexington and the Bulldogs and Maddogs hook up at Maplewood both in 8:00 PM starts.    

Chiefs Over Maddogs 8-2, Expos-Blue Sox in 0-0 Nine Inning Tie

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Silas Reed went six innings to pick up the win and the Andre Chiefs used a five run sixth inning to pull away from the Malden Maddogs 8-2 at Maplewood on Monday night. Ruben Rodriguez Jr led the Chiefs with three RBI’s and Joe Bova drove in a couple of runs. In Monday’s other gane, the Middlesex Expos and the Lexington Blue Sox battled to 0-0 nine inning tie. On Tiesday, the Bulldogs host the Stoneham Sabres in Lexington at 7:00 PM and the East Boston Knights of the Yawkey League visit the Maddogs at Maplewood at 8:00 PM.

Americans, Expos Win Openers, Black Sox Beat Bulldogs in First Inter-league Game

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ICL action got undereay on Sunday. Ronnie Luke went six innings to get the win when the Melrose Americans beat the Stoneham Sabres 9-3 at Recreation Park. In East Boston, the Middlesex Expos got a two run walk off double from Eduardo Soto to come from behind and edge the Malden Maddogs 5-4. The Brighton Black Sox broke a 2-2 tie with single runs in both the sixth and seventh innings to beat the Lexington Bulldogs 4-2 in the first inter-league game. The Middlesex Expos visit the Blue Sox in Lexington and the Andre Chiefs host the Malden Maddogs at Maplewood on Monday evening. Both games start at 8:00 PM.

Fred Knox, Charter Hall of Famer, Won 116 ICL Games

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Fred Knox passed away on February 6, 2024  in York Beach, ME. He was 87 years old. Fred won 116 Intercity League games for the Hosmer Chiefs over his illustrious career. He was inducted into the ICL’s Hall of Fame as a member of its charter class in 2010 and the Suffolk University Hall of Fame in 2009. Mr. Knox also served as the Head Baseball Coach at Medford High leading the Mustangs to several GBL titles in the 1970’s. His full obituary is below: Frederick C Knox, 87, of York ME, passed away on February 6, 2024,at home after ashort illness. He was born in Medford, Mass., son of Webster S. and Margaret J.(MacMillan) Knox. Fred graduated from Suffolk University and subsequently taught Social Studies at Hobbs Junior High School in Medford and Medford High School for a total of 36 years. For many of those years, he coached the school’s baseball team, leaving a positive impact on his players which is still felt today. Fred leaves his loving wife Janet of 49 years, and his beloved children Rick (Erik) and Becky (Rebecca), all of York. In addition, he leaves his sister Phyllis Connerney and husband William, of Needham, Mass.; two brothers, Bruce and William Knox, of So. Berwick, Maine; a brother-in-law, Robert Steele, of Millbury, Mass.; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by two brothers, Webber and Robert Knox, and a sister, Margaret J. Carroll, and his sister-in-law, Barbara Steele. Fred loved playing baseball as well as coaching. He pitched for Suffolk University, as well as for the Hosmer Chiefs, of the Intercity League. He was the most successful pitcher in the Intercity League, with 116 wins. He was inducted into three Halls of Fame: Suffolk University, City of Medford, and the Intercity Baseball Hall of Fame. Fred’s love of American History was a passion throughout his life. With his best friend, Ellis Lane, he restored a Victorian cottage on the Nubble, in York Beach. In addition, he and Janet moved and restored a colonial house in Medford, the John Oakes house. After they moved to Maine in 1984, they purchased the John Banks house, c. 1680. Fred maintained his friendship with Ellis Lane and Gordon Lewis, former teammates with the Hosmer Chiefs, and their wives, and continued to meet for coffee with an ever-widening group of sports fans on a weekly basis. Fred often quoted “A nation that has forgotten its history is like a man who has lost his memory.” He loved this country and flew the American flag with pride daily. There was nothing he loved more than a crowd of friends, the ocean, and his family above all. There will be a Celebration of Life at First Parish Church in York, Maine, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice.

ICL Legend Joe O’Donnell Dies at 79

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Intercity League Legend Joe O’Donnell passed away this Sunday afternoon, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was the manager of Everett’s McKinnon Club before taking over the Hosmer Chiefs in 1968, leading them to eight Intercity League titles over the next sixteen years. Joe was a charter member of the ICL’s Hall of Fame, inducted with the first class in 2010. Here are the arrangements: Joseph J. O’Donnell, of Boston, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 7, 2024.Beloved husband for 53 years to Katherine (Kelliher). Loving father of Kate O’Donnell and her fiancé Ryan Glines of Boston, Casey Buckley and her husband Michael of Brookline, and the late Joey O’Donnell. Devoted “GoGo” to Blair and JD Buckley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph I. and Teresa (Cavicchi) O’Donnell, and his brothers Neil and Dennis O’Donnell. He is survived by his sister-in-law Mary O’Donnell, brother-in-law Richard Kelliher and his wife Joan, nephews Dennis, Jonathan, Timothy, and Alexander O’Donnell, Paul Kelliher, niece Janet Elwell, and many grand nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at Memorial Church (1 Harvard Yard, Cambridge) https://memorialchurch.harvard.edu on Friday, January 12th at 12pm noon. Parking will be available in the Soldiers Field Parking Garage at Harvard Business School (accessed via Kresge Way off of Western Ave). Shuttles will be provided from Soldiers Field Parking to Memorial Church, and back, beginning at 10:30am. The Celebration of Life will be live-streamed in Klarman Hall (at HBS), as well as online, with the link to be announced soon. A reception will immediately follow the Memorial at the Williams Room at Harvard Business School, filled with all of Joe’s favorite foods. Please omit flowers. Any gifts in memory of Joe should be directed to The Joey Fund, at www.joeyfund.org or via The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (220 North Main Street, Suite 104, Natick, MA 01760. Tel: 508-655-6000).

ICL Hall of Famer Ernie Ardolino Passes Away at 85

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Ernie Ardolino, who was an original founder and the first player-manager of the Hosmer Chiefs in 1958, passed away on Saturday at age 85. He spent many years as an ICL umpire as well. Ernie was inducted into the Intercity League Hall of Fame in 2013. Ernie’s obituary is below. He will be missed. ARDOLINO, Ernest A., Sr., of Malden, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Anna J. (Puleo). Loving father of Diane Brown of Newport Beach, CA, Lauri Buonopane and her husband Steve of Bedford, Ernie A. Ardolino, Jr. of Melrose, and Elana Ryan and her husband Bobby of Peabody. Proud ‘Grandnpa’ and ‘Papa’ of Brittany, Shelby, and Cassidy Brown, Michael and Sophia Buonopane, Aliana, Ayla, and Aadryana Ryan, and Aiden and Andrew Ardolino. Former husband of the late Lorraine Galasso Smith. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and dear friends. Mr A. will be forever missed by the all who knew him throughout his many years of coaching and teaching. Visiting Hours will be held from the Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden on Wednesday, December 20th from 4-7PM. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated from the Church on Thursday, December 21st at 10am. Relatives and friends invited. Burial will follow in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Arlington Catholic High School, 16 Medford St, Arlington, MA 02474.