Dunphy 3 Hits Bulldogs in 3-1 Chiefs Win, Maddogs Edge Expos at Brandeis

Tim Dunphy tossed a complete game three-hitter when the Andre Chiefs beat the Reading Bulldogs 3-1 on Wednesday night at Maplewood. Andrew Caulfield (RBI) and John Baptista led the Chiefs with two hits each and Nick Valdario had a RBI triple. Aidan Vining (0-2) took the loss despite striking out eight in his 4.1 innings. Dunphy raised his record to 4-2 on the year with the win.

Brian Pelrine (1-0) got the win with two innings of scoreless relief when the visiting Malden Maddogs edged the Middlesex Expos 5-4 at Brandeis. Hector Roman Jr (double) had two hits and two RBI, Conor Hanlon a two RBI double, and Mike Pratte added a triple to pace the Maddogs.

On Thursday, the Melrose Americans visit the Blue Sox in Lexington at 8:00 PM and the Chiefs and Expos meet at Brandeis at 8:15 PM.