Maddogs and Expos Win on Sunday

Eathan Harris had a single, double, and triple to lead the Malden Maddogs to a 6-5 win over the Reading Bulldogs on Sunday at Morton Field. Dan Baker hit a grand slam in Reading’s five run bottom of the fifth inning which tied the game at 5-5 before the Maddogs won it with a single run in the sixth. Zak Levine (2-1) got the win with two innings of scoreless relief.

At Morelli Field, Cam Monagle (3-0) struck out nine batters in five innings when the Middlesex Expos beat the Andre Chiefs 6-2. Jose Paulno (3 RBI’s) and Andrew Mazzone both homered to pace the Expos 12 hit offense.

On Monday, Reading hosts Alibrandis at Austin Prep at 6:30 PM and the Melrose Americans and Lexington Blue Sox meet in Lexington at 8:00 PM.

Alibrandis and Expos Get Friday Wins

Juan Parra went 3 for 3, Charlie Auditore had a homer and a single and two RBI’s, and Teddy Dziuba had two RBI’s, when Alibrandis beat the Malden Maddogs 9-1 at Maplewood on Friday night. Colin Velis (1-0) struck out four in four innings to get the win.

In Lexington, Andrew Mazzone had a homer and four RBI’s to lead the Middlesex Expos to a 8-2 win over the Blue Sox. Leadoff man Kebler Peralta added three hits and a couple of RBI’s for the Expos. Zach Kirby (5-1) struck out 13 batters in five innings to get the win as Expos pitching combined on a 17 strikeout performance.

Blue Sox & Chiefs Get Wins, Reading-Alibrandis End in 4-4 Tie

Ryan O’Rourke (6-0) fired a 14 strikeout five-hitter when the Lexington Blue Sox beat the Melrose Americans 4-1 at Morelli Field on Thursday night. Luke Hall drove in two of Lexington’s runs with a solo homer and a sacrifice fly and Will Potdevin had three hits. Bobby Losanno had two of the Melrose hits and Keegan O’Connor drove home Mike Sorrentino for the Americans’ only run with a second inning single. Manny Delcarmen picked up his second save of the year when he worked a scoreless seventh with two K’s. Brendan McSorely (0-2) gave up just two runs in his four innings but took the loss.

At Maplewood, veteran lefty Tim Dunphy (2-2) got the win when the Andre Chiefs defeated the Malden Maddogs 13-1. Ryan Noone had three hits, scored four runs, and added a couple of RBI’s, while Joe Bova had a bases clearing double in the Chiefs’ eight run third inning.

The Reading Bulldogs and Alibrandis played to a 4-4 tie at Victory Field. Paul Frisoli went all seven innings for Alibrandis and struck out 13 while Jack Wallace worked the first five innings for Reading. Dave Lightbody had two doubles for Alibrandis. Andrew Croteau and Zac Willis (2 RBI) each had a single and double for the Bulldogs.

On Friday, the Maddogs host Alibrandis at Maplewood at 7:45 PM and the Middlesex Expos travel to meet the Blue Sox in Lexington at 8:00 PM.

Dziuba (3 RBI’s) Paces Alibrandis, Bulldogs Win in Wednesday ICL Action,

Teddy Dziuba had two hits, including a homer and three RBI’s, to lead Alibrandis to a 9-6 win over the Andre Chiefs on Wednesday night at Malden Catholic. Juan Parra and Kyle Halloran each added a couple of hits and an RBI to augment Alibrandis 11 hit attack. Veteran Anthony Delprete (1-0) went the first four innings to get the win. Mitch Schroeder and Joe Bova each had two hits for the Chiefs. Graham Seed (2-3) took the loss.

In Melrose, the Reading Bulldogs jumped out to a 3-0 first inning lead, and then scored five times in the top of the sixth, to beat the Americans 8-3 at Morelli Field. Tyler Cedeno went 3-3 with three RBI’s and Andrew Croteau, Joe Millar (two doubles), Chris Bosco (two doubles, three RBI), Garrett Going, and Liam Merlin all had multiple hit games for Reading. Scott Searles had three hits for the Americans. Connor Hewlette (1-2) picked up the win while Greg Johnson (1-2) got the loss.

On Thursday, Alibrandis hosts the Bulldogs at Victory Field in Watertown at 7:30 PM, the Lexington Blue Sox and the Americans meet at Morelli Field at 7:30 PM, and the Malden Maddogs and the Chiefs hook up at Maplewood (Malden Cathoilc) at 7:45 PM.

McGowan Outduels Tarlin in 1-0 Blue Sox Win Over Bulldogs, Alibrandis Beats Maddogs 8-4

Luke Hall’s single to right drove in Gage Gaunt in the top of the sixth inning when the Lexington Blue Sox edged the Reading Bulldogs 1-0 on Tuesday night at Austin Prep. Pat McGowan (3-0) pitched a complete game two hit shutout with eight strike outs. He retired 11 straight from the third through the seventh innings.
Max Tarlin (1-3) took a no-hitter into the fifth inning and retired 13 of the first 14 batters he faced.
Dan Baker and Chris Bosco had the hits for Reading.

Jared Brooks (3-1) got the win and Steve Rizzuto had a homer and three RBI’s when Alibrandis doubled up the Malden Maddogs 8-4 at Victory Field in Watertown. Juan Parra, Teddy Dziuba, and Tyler Ferdinand also had RBI’s for Alibrandis.

The Andre Chiefs at Middlesex Expos game, scheduled for Trim Field in Somerville, was postponed.

On Wednesday, the Melrose Americans host the Bulldogs at Morelli Field at 7:30 PM and Alibrandis visits the Andre Chiefs at the new Howard Park located on the opposite side of the Malden Catholic campus from Maplewood.

Blue Sox Edge Bulldogs 2-1, Americans Get 7th Straight in 9-4 Win Over Chiefs

Luke Hall and Will Potdevin had first inning RBI’s when the Lexington Blue Sox edged the Reading Bulldogs in a game that was switched to Austin Prep on Monday night. Robbie Cobb (1-2) got the win in relief of starter Matt Karis while Manny Delcarmen recorded his second save of the season. The game ended on an unassisted double play by first baseman Josue Feliciano with the tying run on third. Gabe Van Emon (2-2) took the loss.

At Maplewood, the Americans stayed hot and won their seventh in a row with a 9-4 win over the Andre Chiefs. Mike Sorrentino went 3-4 with three RBI’s and Josh Bosh had a double, single, and scored two runs to lead the Americans at the plate. Chris Mitchell (2-2) went four innings to gain the win. Andrew Caulfield homered for the Chiefs while Evan Walsh (0-3) got the loss.

On Tuesday, the Blue Sox and Bulldogs do it again at Austin Prep at 6:45 PM, Alibrandis hosts the Malden Maddogs at Victory Field in Watertown at 7:30 PM, and the Middlesex Expos meet the Chiefs at Trum Field in Somerville at 8:30 PM.

Americans Win 5-2, Frisoli (15 K’s) 3-Hits Middlesex in 5-1 Alibrandis Win

Bobby Losanno had a double, two singles, two RBI, and stole four bases, to lead the Melrose Americans to a 5-2 win over the Reading Bulldogs in a make-up game played Friday at Austin Prep. It was the Americans’ sixth straight win. Colin Jaena (2-1) went four innings to get the win while Bobby Tramondozzi picked up his fourth save. Tyler Cedeno had two doubles for the Bulldogs.

Paul Frisoli threw a complete game three-hitter, striking out 15, when Alibrandis knocked off the Middlesex Expos 5-1 at Trum. Michael Maguire had three of Alibrandis ten hits while Gordie Gronkowski, Ted Zupkus and Tyler Ferdinand all had doubles.

There are no ICL games scheduled on Saturday.

Andre Chiefs, Intercity League Baseball

Dunphy Pitches Chiefs to 1-0 Win Over Middlesex Expos

Lefty Tim Dunphy (1-2) threw a complete game three-hitter when the Andre Chiefs edged the Middlesex Expos 1-0 at Maplewood on Thursday night. Adam Johnson scored the game’s only run in the bottom of the fourth when he reached on an error and scored on Joe Bova’s RBI single. Dunphy faced just three batters in six of the seven innings as the Chiefs turned two double plays and picked a runner off. Ryan Qualey (1-1) was the hard luck loser as he allowed just two hits, struck out nine, and gave up one unearned run.

On Friday, the Reading Bulldogs host the Melrose Americans in a make-up game at Austin Prep at 6:45 PM and Expos host Alibrandis at Trum Field in Somerville at 8:30 PM.

Blue Sox Shutout Expos 12-0, Americans Win 5th Straight

Southpaw Ryan O’Rourke (5-0) allowed just four hits and struck out 11 in six innings when the Blue Sox cruised past the Middlesex Expos 12-0 in Lexington on Wednesday night. The Blue Sox broke open a 2-0 game when they scored five times in each of the fifth and sixth innings. Dahiandy Johnson had a three-run homer in the fifth and Ryan Grace added a two RBI double in the sixth. Dan Shaw (0-1) took the loss.

In Melrose, the Americans erased a 3-1 fifth inning Andre Chiefs lead and went on to a 6-4 win at Morelli Field. Pat Costigan homered, Keenan O’Connor had two RBI’s, and leadoff man Bobby Losanno added a couple of hits for the Americans who won their fifth straight. Nick Colucci (1-0), in relief of Brendan McSorley, worked 1.2 innings to get the win while Bobby Tramondozzi chalked up his third save of the season in the seventh. Nate Witkowski (3-4) had two doubles and three RBI’s for the Chiefs. Graham Seed (2-2) suffered the loss.

On Thursday the Chiefs host the Expos at Maplewood (Malden Catholic) at 8:00 PM in the only ICL on the agenda.

Chiefs, Americans & Maddogs Gain Tuesday Wins

Blaise Cormier went 4 for 4, with three RBI’s, Andrew Caulfield added two doubles, and Gino DeSimone had two hits and an RBI, when the Andre Chiefs beat the Reading Bulldogs 4-2 at Austin Prep on Tuesday night. Lefty Jonathan Richard (1-0) allowed just three hits and struck out eight in six innings to get the win while Tommy Leone picked up his second save of the year in the seventh. Andrew Croteau had two hits, an RBI, and stole three bases for the Bulldogs. Connor Hewlette (0-2) took the loss.

Mike Sorrentino had two hits and three RBI’s and Bobby Losanno and Noah Jankowski both homered when the Americans won their fourth straight in a 9-4 score over Alibrandis at Victory Field in Watertown. Scott Searles added a couple of RBI’s for the Americans. Mike Andrews (2-0), in relief of Jason Giangrande, went 3.2 innings, allowing just one hit, to get his second win of the year. Jared Brooks (2-1) pitched the first 4.1 innings for Alibrandis and was tagged with the loss.

At Maplewood, the Malden Maddogs overcame a 3-1 second inning deficit and went on to edge the Lexington Blue Sox 4-3. Matt Tyman (1-2) was dominant on the mound for the Maddogs firing a complete game two-hitter while striking out eight. Tyman surrendered just one earned run on the way to his first win of the season. Logan Gillis (RBI) and Joe Klingensmith both had doubles. Henry Buttersfield III and Jared Beniers each drove in a run for Malden. Pat McGowan (2-1) look the loss for the Blue Sox.

On Wednesday, the Chiefs visit the Americans at Morelli Field in Melrose at 7:30 PM and the Blue Sox host the Middlesex Expos in Lexington at 8:00 PM.