Maddogs, Alibrandis & Blue Sox Grab Monday Wins
The Malden Maddogs scored in every inning but the third on the way to a 14-7 win over the Americans in Melrose. Levine Elias Fhagen-Smith (2-0-1) got the win in relief of starter Zak Levine.
Chris Costa (2-0) fired a four-hitter, striking out 10, when Alibrandis beat the Andre Chiefs 4-1 at Maplewood. Juan Parra, Ryan Lueng and James Cramphin had two hits each for the winners. Mike Gedman hit a solo homer for the Chiefs. Zach Kirby (4-4) also struck out ten but took the loss.
The Blue Sox erased a 2-0 deficit, then broke a 2-2 seventh inning tie, and walked off with a 3-2 over the Reading Bulldogs in Lexington. Ross Curley scored the winning run on Julian Alvarez’ fielders choice for the Blue Sox first walk-off of the season. Borja Jones-Berasaluce (4-0) picked up the win with an inning of scoreless relief.