Blue Sox, Maddogs & Expos Take Wednesday Wins

Julian Alvarez hit his third homer of season and drove in two runs and Andrew Selima and Morgan Brown added two RBI’s each when the Lexington Blue Sox edged the Melrose Americans 11-10 in a slugfest at Morelli Field. Noah Jankowski had a homer and double with four RBI’s and John Jennings hit a round tripper for the Americans. Robbie Cobb (3-1) picked up the win.

At Maplewood, the Malden Maddogs got a four for four performance from Logan Gillis (double, 2 RBI’s) and Braden Killens had a double and three RBI’s on the way to a 6-3 win over the Andre Chiefs. Teddy Dziuba had a homer and drove in all three Chiefs’ runs. Jack McLaughlin (1-3) got the win while Garrett Kingston chalked up his third save. Josh Desai (0-3) took the loss despite striking out 11 batters in his five innings.

Roland Mendez (2-0) got the win and Junior Montero the save, when the Middlesex Expos beat the Reading Bulldogs 5-2 at Brandeis University. Richie Williams hit his first homer of the year to lead the Expos. Todd Stawiecki drove in both of Reading’s runs.

On Thursday the Chiefs visit the Bulldogs in Lexington at 7:00 PM and Expos and Americans clash at Morelli Field at 7:30 PM.