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.

Americans Take 16-8 Monday Win Over Maddogs

The first four batters in the lineup combined for 11 RBI’s when the Melrose Americans beat the Malden Maddogs 16-8 at Maplewood on Monday night. Bobby Losanno (2-5, double, triple, 3 RBI), Pat Costigan (3-3, double, 4 RBI), John Jennings (3-5, home run, double, 3 RBI) and Kyle Cortese (2-5, double, RBI), led the Americans at the plate. For Jennings it was his league leading fourth round-tripper of the season. Chris Mitchell (1-2) worked four innings, allowing just one run, to grab his first win of the year and Ronnie Luke and Jay Smith each tossed a scoreless frame for the Americans.

The Alibrandis-Blue Sox game in Lexington was rained out.

On Tuesday, the Andre Chiefs travel to Austin Prep to meet the Reading Bulldogs at 6:45 PN, the Americans visit Alibrandis at Victory Field in Watertown at 7:30 PM, and the Maddogs host the Blue Sox at Maplewood (Malden Catholic) at 7:45 PM.

Losanno Grand Slam Lead Americans to 5-3 Sunday Afternoon Win

Bobby Losanno’s grand slam in the bottom of the fourth inning led the way when the Melrose Americans held off the Lexington Blue Box 5-3 in a game played at Wakefield’s Walsh Field on Sunday afternoon. Greg Johnson (1-0) got the win. Cory Bright had a double, single, and drove in the fifth Melrose run. Josue Feliciano had had three hits, including a double, and knocked in a couple of runs for Lexington.

Both of Sunday’s later games (Middlesex at Reading & Malden at Andre) were postponed due to rain.

Monday’s Alibrandis-Lexington game at Lexington High has already been postponed as the heavy rain and wet fields continue to devastate the ICL schedule.

D’Antuono’s 8th Inning Double Gives Expos 2-0 Win Over Alibrandis

Nick D’Antuono’s two RBI double in the top of the eighth inning broke up a scoreless tie and propelled the Middlesex Expos to a 2-0 win over Alibrandis at Victory Field in Watertown on Thursday night. Zach Kirby (4-1) struck out eleven to get the pitching win. Yolhandry Peres (0-1), who came on for Paul Frisoli in the top of the eighth, took the loss. Frisoli allowed just two hits and struck out 10 in his seven innings of work.

Both the Andre Chiefs at Lexington Blue Sox and the Reading Bulldogs at Malden Maddogs games were postponed due to rain.

Friday’s Reading Bulldogs at Middlesex Expos game, scheduled for Trum Field, has already been postponed due to Tropical Storm Elsa.

Jennings Homers Twice in Americans’ 9-4 Win

John Jennings hit two homers to lead the Americans to a 9-4 win over the Andre Chiefs in Melrose on Wednesday night. Jennings (3-4), Bobby Losanno (2-3, RBI), and Josh Bohn (2 RBI), helped the Americans erase a 3-0 Chiefs’ first inning lead. Colin Jaena (1-1) worked the first 4.1 innings to gain the win and Mike Andrews and Ronnie Luke combined on 2.2 innings of scoreless relief. Adam Johnson and Ryan Nonne each had two hits and a couple of RBI ‘s for the Chiefs. Graham Seed (2-1) suffered his first loss of the season.

On Thursday, Alibarndis host the Middlesex Expos at Victory Field in Watertown at 7:30 PM and the Chiefs travel to Lexington to meet the Blue Sox at 8:00 PM.

Bulldogs Edge Americans 3-2 at Austin Prep

Gabe Van Emon (2-1) threw six innings of five hit ball, and Jack Theriault got the seventh inning save, when the Reading Bulldogs edged the Melrose Americans 3-2 at Austin Prep on Tuesday evening. Andrew Croteau (2 hits), Joe Milar and Patrick Solomon drove in the Reading runs. Pat Costigan had two hits, including a double, and knocked in a run for the Americans. Brendan McSorly (0-1) struck out five in 4.2 innings but took the loss.

The Malden Maddogs-Lexington Blue Sox game was postponed due to heavy thunderstorms in Lexington.

On Wednesday, the Andre Chiefs visit the Americans at Morelli Field in Melrose at 7:30 PM in the only game on the ICL schedule.

ICL Action Resumes on Tuesday Night

The ICL returns to action after the annual Fourth of July break with two games on the Tuesday schedule.

The Reading Bulldogs will host the Melrose Americans at Austin Prep at 6:45 PM and the Malden Maddogs travel to Lexington to meet the Blue Sox at 8:00 PM.

On Wednesday, the Americans entertain the Andre Chiefs at Morelli Field at 7:30 PM.

A full slate is on tap for Thursday with the Middlesex Expos and Alibrandis meeting at Victory Field in Watertown at 7:30 PM, Malden hosting Reading at Maplewood, and the Chiefs and Blue Sox meeting in Lexington both at 8:00 PM.

The week’s final game is on Friday when Reading and Middlesex hook up at Trum Field at 8:30 PM.

Lexington Blanks Reading 5-0, Middlesex & Malden End in 8-8 Tie

Ryan O’Rourke (4-0) fired a complete game two-hitter, striking out seven, when the Lexington Blue Sox shutout the Reading Bulldogs 5-0 on Tuesday night at Austin Prep. Julian Alvarez had a two-run homer and Alex Krylov and John Fritz both had two hits for the Blue Sox. Connor Hewlette (0-1) took the loss for the Bulldogs.

In Tuesday’s other game, the Middlesex Expos and Malden Maddogs played to an 8-8 seven inning tie.

There are two ICL games on today’s schedule. The Blue Sox travel to Morelli Field to take on the Melrose Americans at 7:30 PM and the Andre Chiefs host the Bulldogs at Maplewood at 8:15 PM.

Brooks K’s 14 in 6-2 Alibrandis Win, Blue Sox Blank Maddogs 5-0

Jared Brooks (2-0) struck out 14 batters and tossed a neat four-hitter when Alibrandis knocked off the Reading Bulldogs 6-2 on Monday night at Maplewood. Michael Maguire went 3 for 4 with a double and three RBI’s, Teddy Dziuba had two hits including a solo homer, and Gordie Gronkowski drove in two runs to lead Alibrandis’ 11 hit offense.

In Lexington, the Blue Sox got five shutout innings from starter and winner Kyle Murphy (1-0) on the way to a 5-0 win over the Malden Maddogs. Alex Voitik led the way at the plate with a two-run first inning homer, a single, and three RBI’s. Gage Gaunt added two hits, scored twice, and had an RBI for the Sox. Borja Jones-Berasaluce and Manny Delcarmen each threw a scoreless frame to preserve the shutout. Matt Tyman (0-2) took the loss.

On Tuesday, the Blue Sox visit the Bulldogs at Austin Prep at 6:45 PM and Maddogs host the Middlesex Expos at Maplewood at 8:15 PM.

Expos & Alibrandis Get Sunday Wins

David Kerns, Scott Hall (1-0), and Dane Lebert (S,2) combined on a two-hitter when the Middlesex Expos shutout the Melrose Americans 2-0 on Sunday afternoon at Morelli Field. Andrew Mazzone with a solo homer and Izzy Tatis’ RBI double provided all the runs in the game. Chris Mitchell (0-2) took the loss.

In Sunday’s other game, Alibrandis edged the Reading Bulldogs 2-1 at Morton Field. Pete John had two hits, including a double, and scored both of Alibrandis runs. Sean Sullivan (1-1) got the win in relief of Bryan Saffelle. Yohandry Perez picked up his second save.

On Monday, Reading and Alibrandis meet again, this time at Maplewood at 8:00 PM, and the Lexington Blue Sox host the Malden Maddogs in Lexington, also at 8:00 PM.