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Andre wins game two of Day of Baseball, 6-2
Lexington – The Andre Chiefs snapped a four-game losing streak behind the complete game effort by Tim Dunphy and defeated Lexington 6-2 in the second game of the Day of Baseball. The Chiefs. 5-6, continued the visiting team scoring first run as the Chiefs scored at least a run in the first three innings of the game. Erik Ramirez, who was making his Chiefs debut, doubled with one out in the first. He stole third and came home on the throwing error by Blue Sox backstop John Puttress. Lexington, 6-4, quickly got the run back in the bottom of the first when it number two hitter, Ross Curley, hit his first home run of the 2018 on a blast the cleared the fence in center. The Chiefs came right back scoring three runs in the second inning. Levi Ventura and Kyle Dembrowski singled to start the rally. Nate Witkowski followed with an run-scoring double to center and the Chiefs were on top again, 2-1. Dembrowski scored on a sacrifice fly to left by Tony Serino and Witkowski came home of Ramirez’ second double of the game. Dembrowski and Shane Stande each had a run-producing single in the third to give the Chiefs a 6-1 lead. Dunphy continued to be efficient as he threw 38 pitches through the first four innings, but only had one 1-2-3 inning in the fourth. The Sox had runners at second and third with two outs in the third and could not deliver and then and first and third with two outs in the sixth and again failed to supply the big hit. The Chiefs veteran lefty improved to 1-1 on the 2018 season. He scattered six hits, walked none and struck out three. Lexington added its final run in the seventh when pinch-hitter Ernesto Larra reached on a fielding error. He stole second and moved to third on an infield out. Larra scored on John Barry’s sinlge to account for the final score. Casey Bussone (2-1) started for Lexington and last 2 2/3 innings. The first-year pitcher gave up eight hits, six runs, three earned, walked one, and struck out four. Ramirez, Ventura, also scored twice, Dembrowski, and Witkowski each had two hits for the Chiefs. The win was the sixth straight on the Day of Baseball for the Chiefs, as they improved to 6-1 since 2006.
Day of Baseball Game One. Melrose 9, Medford 3
Melrose wins fifth straight to move into tie for first Lexington – The Americans scored at least a run in each of the first four innings on the way to a 9-3 win over the Malden Maddogs, Sunday morning in the first game of the Jerie DeAngelis Memorial Day of Baseball. Melrose wasted no time in getting on the scoreboard. After Malden starter Kenny Chaves retired the first two Americans, Chris Hopkins and John Jennings singled to put runners on first and second. Chaves hit Malcolm Nachmanoff on a 1-0 pitch to load the bases. Dave Center, who finished with three RBI on the day, delivered with a single to right scoring Hopkins and Jennings and it was 2-0 Melrose. The Americans added four more runs in the second, the final two coming on Jennings second home run of the season. The other two runs came on a Will Shackleford sacrifice fly and an RBI single by Hopkins, for a 6-0 Melrose lead. Malden broke through in the second inning scoring three runs on three hits and two Americans errors. Geoff Lopes, Joe Klingensmith and Pete Maltzan each singled to load the bases with one out. PJ McDonald brought in Lopes with a sacrifice fly for the first run. Klingensmith and Maltzan each scored on errors to cut the lead to 6-3 after two. After the second Melrose starter Chris Mitchell retired the final nine Maddog batters he faced, the final three in the fifth on strike outs. Mitchell improved to 3-0 on the season and finished his five inning effort with six K’s and gave up four hits. Jennings finished the day with three hits, three runs and two RBI. Casey Santos-OCampo had two doubles, a run, and two RBI as he doubled in both third inning runs. Hopkins had two hits, scored twice and drove in a run. Kenny Chaves (0-1) took the loss for Malden. In five innings of work he gave up 11 hits, nine runs, seven earned runs, walked one and struck out four. Lopes had two hits for the Maddogs and scored a run. Melrose has now won five straight and moved them into a tie for first with Watertown (7-3, 14 points) at 7-2, 14 points. The victory also snapped a three-game losing streak on the Day of Baseball.
ICL Veterans Busby & Searles Guide Austin Prep to D3 State Title
Worcester, MA- Intercity League veterans Steve Busby and Scott Searles have coached Austin Prep to the Division 3 State Championship. Head Coach Busby and Assistant Searles concluded a great season with a 9-1 win over Taconic to take the title on Saturday in Worcester. The duo led the team to a 24-2 record this year. Busby, who has been in the ICL for decades, is currently with the Reading Bulldogs. Searles has been in a fixture with the Wakefield Merchants since 2010. The ICL extends sincere congratulations to both Steve and Scott for a job well done!!!
Jerie DeAngelis Day of Baseball Starts on Sunday at 11 in Lexington
ALL GAMES AT LEXINGTON HIGH ON SUNDAY, JUNE 24 11:00 AM- MELROSE AMERICANS VS MALDEN MADDOGS 1:00 PM- ANDRE CHIEFS VS LEXINGTON BLUE SOX 3:00 PM- WAKEFIELD MERCHANTS VS READING BULLDOGS 5:00 PM- SOMERVILLE ROYALS VS WATERTOWN REDS The Lexington Blue Sox annually host the Jerie DeAngelis Memorial Day of Baseball. Jerie was and will always remain a vital part of the Blue Sox organization. In recognition and honor of Jerie, the annual Day of Baseball will feature eight Intercity League teams this year. Jerie DeAngelis’ imprint is evident, and her unconquerable spirit continues to exist and flourish, throughout the Blue Sox Baseball Program. The design of the uniforms, hats, sweatsuits, windbreakers, tee shirts, team bags, and other gear are Jerie’s creation. The Blue Sox logos, for which there are many, were designed by Jerie with precision. The Blue Sox’s 1998 Intercity league Championship Rings bear her unique imprint. Since the inception of the Blue Sox in 1995, Jerie produced the Blue Sox game programs for all home games. More importantly, Jerie cared about and helped the Blue Sox players off the diamond. She assisted and advised players with their career decisions, she fed players at planned and impromptu dinners and hosted team parties. Friendships were formed between Jerie and players’ wives, mothers and girl friends. Those bonds will never be broken. In addition to her significant and meaningful work with the Blue Sox, Jerie had a passion for amateur athletics in Lexington. She was a Lexington High School Basketball and Baseball Booster and was instrumental in the Lexington Babe Ruth program. Jerie was also a Trustee of Curry College. She assisted numerous high school athletes with their college plans and financial aid decisions. In 1998 she was the recipient of the Lexington High School Basketball Boosters Award in recognition of her outstanding support of that program. Curry College also awarded Jerie an honorary Doctor of Education degree at its 1998 Commencement. In 1995, the Blue Sox set out to put together an organization which would represent the Town of Lexington in a first class manner in the competitive Intercity League. That goal was achieved thanks in large part to Jerie’s work and concern. Her graphic designs, advice and counsel evidence her commitment to the Town. Along with Dick Perry, Larry Kohler, Nick Santosuosso and Rick DeAngelis, Jerie was an important part of the efforts to improve the Center Field Baseball facility. Jerie was a key contributor to the Lexington Lights Project at the center Field Diamond.