Sunday, May 30, 2010

Beverly - 9, Topsfield - 0

Rocky Pisa threw a complete game shutout as the Giants beat the Tories on Opening Day in Beverly. Pisa didn't allow a hit until the fourth inning. In total he gave up 3 hits, 3 walks, and hit a batter while striking out 7 in 7 innings. Pisa was helped by two defensive gems in the fourth inning by rookie third baseman, Sean Mitchell.

Offensively, the Giants plated four runs via the sacrifice fly. John Boyle and Nick Adams each had RBI doubles.

For Topsfield, Tim Bransfield took the loss allowing 5 runs in 5 innings. Ben Hathaway was 2 for 3.