2025 Intercity League Champions – Lexington Blue Sox
Blue Sox Sweep Bulldogs to Take 2025 Championship
INTERCITY LEAGUE NEWS & NOTES
ICL Action Resumes on Tuesday Night
The ICL returns to action after the annual Fourth of July break with two games on the Tuesday schedule. The Reading Bulldogs will host the Melrose Americans at Austin Prep at 6:45 PM and the Malden Maddogs travel to Lexington to meet the Blue Sox at 8:00 PM. On Wednesday, the Americans entertain the Andre Chiefs at Morelli Field at 7:30 PM. A full slate is on tap for Thursday with the Middlesex Expos and Alibrandis meeting at Victory Field in Watertown at 7:30 PM, Malden hosting Reading at Maplewood, and the Chiefs and Blue Sox meeting in Lexington both at 8:00 PM. The week’s final game is on Friday when Reading and Middlesex hook up at Trum Field at 8:30 PM.
Lexington Blanks Reading 5-0, Middlesex & Malden End in 8-8 Tie
Ryan O’Rourke (4-0) fired a complete game two-hitter, striking out seven, when the Lexington Blue Sox shutout the Reading Bulldogs 5-0 on Tuesday night at Austin Prep. Julian Alvarez had a two-run homer and Alex Krylov and John Fritz both had two hits for the Blue Sox. Connor Hewlette (0-1) took the loss for the Bulldogs. In Tuesday’s other game, the Middlesex Expos and Malden Maddogs played to an 8-8 seven inning tie. There are two ICL games on today’s schedule. The Blue Sox travel to Morelli Field to take on the Melrose Americans at 7:30 PM and the Andre Chiefs host the Bulldogs at Maplewood at 8:15 PM.
Brooks K’s 14 in 6-2 Alibrandis Win, Blue Sox Blank Maddogs 5-0
Jared Brooks (2-0) struck out 14 batters and tossed a neat four-hitter when Alibrandis knocked off the Reading Bulldogs 6-2 on Monday night at Maplewood. Michael Maguire went 3 for 4 with a double and three RBI’s, Teddy Dziuba had two hits including a solo homer, and Gordie Gronkowski drove in two runs to lead Alibrandis’ 11 hit offense. In Lexington, the Blue Sox got five shutout innings from starter and winner Kyle Murphy (1-0) on the way to a 5-0 win over the Malden Maddogs. Alex Voitik led the way at the plate with a two-run first inning homer, a single, and three RBI’s. Gage Gaunt added two hits, scored twice, and had an RBI for the Sox. Borja Jones-Berasaluce and Manny Delcarmen each threw a scoreless frame to preserve the shutout. Matt Tyman (0-2) took the loss. On Tuesday, the Blue Sox visit the Bulldogs at Austin Prep at 6:45 PM and Maddogs host the Middlesex Expos at Maplewood at 8:15 PM.
Expos & Alibrandis Get Sunday Wins
David Kerns, Scott Hall (1-0), and Dane Lebert (S,2) combined on a two-hitter when the Middlesex Expos shutout the Melrose Americans 2-0 on Sunday afternoon at Morelli Field. Andrew Mazzone with a solo homer and Izzy Tatis’ RBI double provided all the runs in the game. Chris Mitchell (0-2) took the loss. In Sunday’s other game, Alibrandis edged the Reading Bulldogs 2-1 at Morton Field. Pete John had two hits, including a double, and scored both of Alibrandis runs. Sean Sullivan (1-1) got the win in relief of Bryan Saffelle. Yohandry Perez picked up his second save. On Monday, Reading and Alibrandis meet again, this time at Maplewood at 8:00 PM, and the Lexington Blue Sox host the Malden Maddogs in Lexington, also at 8:00 PM.