Rams Take Game 1

The Rams took game one tonight 13-1@ Eiras Field behind Joe Katin(6Inn,5H,3BB,7K) on the mound. The Rams used a 5 run 3rd inning to build a 6-0 lead and never looked back. Offensively for Rowley, Jordan Silva reached base 3 times scored 3 runs and stole 2 bases, Dave Smith, Kyle Mcelroy and Chris Esposito contributed 3 hits each. Bell started for Manchester/Essex, he was relieved by Cain and Macfarland. For the Mariners on offense Rory Gentile had 2 hits. The two teams meet again Tomorrow night in Essex, 5:30PM start.

NOTE: As of 1PM today there was almost no shot at playing this game. Tracy Wood, wife of Rams manager Jeff Wood spent 4 hours sweeping puddles, raking and getting speedy dry on the field. At game time the field was virtually perfect. The Rams, Mariners and the ITL all appreciate her efforts along with Rams coach Mike Roberge who also got down there early to see to it that this game got played tonight!