Chiefs Win, Americans-Expos in 1-1 Tie

Luis Tejada had a homer, two RBI’s, and scored twice, to lead the Andre Chiefs past the Stoneham Sabers 8-5 at Maplewood on Monday night. Nolan Lopes went three for three with an RBI and Ruben Rodriguez Jr added a couple of RBI’s. A. J. Rourke (1-1)  picked up the win with three innings of work in relief of starter Evan Walsh. Nick Bartalini had a double and drove in two runs for the Sabers.

It was a pitcher’s duel at East Boston Stadium where the Melrose Americans and Middlesex Expos played to an eventual 1-1 nine inning tie. Dan Shaw (13 K’s, 7 hits) went the distance for the Expos while Jack Dyer (5 innings), Dominic Pefine (2.2 innings) and Nick Colucci (1.1) inning limited the Expos to three hits and combined to strike out 10.

On Tuesday, the Lexington Bulldogs host the Al Thomas A’s at 7:30 PM, the Chiefs visit the Expos at East Boston Stadium at 8, and the Malden Maddogs entertain the Lexington Blue Sox at Maplewood, also at 8:00 PM.

Following tonight’s games the ICL will start its annual 4th of July break. Play will resume on Sunday, July 7.