Rockport led 7 to 1 heading into the 7th inning. Beverly rallied for 3 runs and had the bases loaded with 1 out but Brent Currier came in and shut the door with two quick outs for the save. Brett Smith earned the win allowing 4 runs over 6 1/3 innings with 5 strikeouts. Offensively, the Townies were led by Tommy Robertson (4 for 4, 2R). Mike Emerson had a long 2 run triple to left center.
For Beverly, Jeff Barricelli and Erik Drown had two hits apiece and Derek Scialdone knocked in a run with a double. Dan O'Connor took the loss.