Barry, Beverly Lead Americans to 12-5 Sunday Win

Aidan Barry and Jack Beverly had three RBI’s each to lead the Melrose Americans to a 12-5 win over the Malden Maddogs at Morelli Field on Sunday afternoon.

John Jennings went a perfect 3-3, Ted Giardina had two hits including a solo homer, and Shawn Nestor and Ian Libby each had a couple of singles, to pace the Melrose 16-hit offense.

Mike Nestor (2-0) struck out nine batters in his four innings to get the win. David Hunter (2 innings, 3 K’s) and Ryan Dolan finished up for the Americans.
Ben Croteau (0-2) took the loss for the Maddogs who suffered their first defeat in their last four games.

On Monday, weather permitting, the Andre Chiefs host the Sabertooth Expos at Maplewood and the Maddogs visit the Lexington Blue Sox at LHS. Both games are scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM.