Kirby’s 11 K’s Pitches Chiefs Past Americans 5-1

Zach Kirby (3-3) tossed a complete game five-hitter, striking out 11, when the Andre Chiefs beat the Melrose Americans 5-1 at Maplewood. Nate Witkowski hit a solo homer and Tony Serino had two hits to lead the Chiefs offense. Ian Libby had two of the Americans hits.

It was the only ICL game on Monday.

A full slate of ICL games is on tap for Tuesday. The Chiefs play the Malden Maddogs at Maplewood and Alibrandis hosts the Reading Bulldogs at Victory Field in 7:45 PM starts. At 8:00 PM, the Americans visit the Blue Sox in Lexington and at 8:30 PM the Wakefield Merchants and Somerville Royals tangle at Trum Field.