Topsfield - 7, Beverly - 6

• Details from Tuesday's game.
• Eric Messina both hit and pitched well for the Beverly Giants, but it wasn't enough as the Beverly Giants fell to Topsfield Tories 7-6 at Proctor School.
• Messina racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Beverly Giants. He singled in the sixth inning and tripled in the seventh inning.
• Topsfield Tories couldn't get anything going as long as Messina was pitching. Messina held Topsfield Tories hitless over two-thirds of an inning, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out none.
• Topsfield Tories staved off the Beverly Giants as the Beverly Giants were unable to match Topsfield Tories down the stretch.
• The Beverly Giants scored on and a two-run single by Andy Brown in the fifth inning and a two-run triple by Messina in the seventh inning. Despite their efforts, the Beverly Giants couldn't get over the hump.
• Luis Barnes had a busy day at the plate, collecting two extra-base hits. He doubled in the first and third innings.
• Ryan Beaton got the win in relief for Topsfield Tories. Beaton pitched three innings and allowed three runs.
• Topsfield Tories was sparked by Andrew Heath and Barnes, who teamed up for four hits and two RBIs.
• Brown was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 3 1/3 innings, walked one, struck out none, and allowed five runs.
• The top of the first saw the Beverly Giants take an early lead, 1-0. The Beverly Giants got things going when Kevin Harutunian doubled. A passed ball then moved Harutunian from second to third.
• Topsfield Tories answered the Beverly Giants' top inning with one run of its own in the first. Topsfield Tories scored on an RBI single by Andrew Heath.
• The lead stayed with Topsfield Tories after the third, when it scored two runs on an RBI double by Barnes and a sacrifice fly by Zack Lamkin.
• Topsfield Tories added two more runs in the bottom of the fourth. A ground out scored Alan Nahigian to get Topsfield Tories on the board in the inning. That was followed up by Beaton's double.
• Topsfield Tories pushed across one run in both the fifth inning and the sixth. In the fifth, Topsfield Tories scored on a sacrifice fly by Ben Panunzio, plating Andrew Heath.

Topsfield 7, Beverly 6

Topsfield held on to win 7-6 against Beverly Tuesday night in Topsfield

Mariners 12 Generals 1

Rory Gentile hit a grand slam and Rusty Tucker struck out 16 in 6 innings as the Mariners won in Essex 12 to 1.

The Rowley Rams escape Ipswich Chiefs behind John Rusolillo's 10 strikeouts, 8-0

An ace performance by John Rusolillo hoisted the Rowley Rams to an 8-0 win in seven innings over Ipswich Chiefs on Monday at Bialek Park - 13 Linebrook Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938.

Rusolillo's 10 strikeouts were enough to push the Rowley Rams past Ipswich Chiefs. The Rowley Rams' pitcher tossed seven innings of shutout ball and allowed only two hits.  The Rowley Rams beat Ipswich Chiefs thanks to 12 hits, including two extra base hits. The Rowley Rams scored four runs in the first on the Rowley Rams scored in the first on a wild pitch, a single by Colby Ingraham, an RBI single by Joe Esposito.

The Rowley Rams' Ingraham, Jordon Silva and Shawn White combined for seven hits and two RBIs.
Greg Doucette was charged with the loss. He allowed six runs in five innings, walked three and struck out four.

Ipswich Chiefs defeats the Beverly Giants after late game single, 4-3

Ipswich Chiefs outlasted the Beverly Giants on Sunday after four lead changes, squeaking out a 4-3 win at BALCH.   Ipswich Chiefs took the lead in the seventh inning and held on for the victory. Ipswich Chiefs scored on a two-run single by Jake Greaney off Josh Levesque, scoring Connor Henry and Greg Doucette.

Greaney racked up three RBIs on two hits for Ipswich Chiefs.  Conor Walsh racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Beverly Giants. He singled in the fourth inning and doubled in the sixth inning.
Andrew Carbone got it done on the rubber on the way to a win. He allowed three runs over 6 1/3 innings. He struck out five, walked two and surrendered six hits.

Levesque couldn't get it done on the hill for the Beverly Giants, taking a loss. He lasted just 6 2/3 innings, walked three, struck out six, and allowed four runs.

Ipswich Chiefs closer Jon Simard put away the final two outs to record the save.  Ipswich Chiefs jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the top of the third. Pat Curran started the rally for Ipswich Chiefs with a single. A single by Connor Henry then moved Curran from first to third. Ipswich Chiefs pushed more runs across when Henry scored on an RBI single by Greaney.

Townies 4 Generals 3

Townies beat the Generals 4-3 with a walk off infield single by Keady Segel.  Townies got some clutch hits in the bottom of the seventh by Nick Scatterday, Reese Fulmer and Tucker Meredith to set up Segel's dramatic 10 pitch at bat.  Derek Osmond went the distance for his fourth win of the season.

Topsfield 4, Hamilton 2

Topsfield picks up the win over Hamilton Friday night 4-2

Beverly - 11, Ipswich - 5

Details to follow.

Generals top Tories

Generals won tonight 13-9 over Topsfield. Hamilton was up most of the evening but things got interesting late as Tories tried to come back. Teams play again Friday. 

Generals 9 Giants 7

• Hamilton Generals Defeats The Beverly Giants 9-7 
• Tuesday was a rough outing for Jack Clay, but Hamilton Generals still managed to pull out a 9-7 victory over the Beverly Giants in seven innings at Patton Park - 13 Asbury St. Hamilton, MA 01982. 
• Clay gave up seven in 6 2/3, but the bullpen surrendered no runs and the offense banged out nine to pick up the slack and secure the win for Hamilton Generals. 
• The game was back-and-forth heading into the third, with four lead changes. 
• Hamilton Generals took the lead in the third inning and held on for the victory. Hamilton Generals scored on a two-run single by Avon Stewart off Andy Brown, scoring Chris Huggett and Larry Saggese. 
• Hamilton Generals would not relinquish the lead as the Beverly Giants were unable to weather a seven-run fifth inning deficit. 
• The Beverly Giants scored five runs in the seventh on a two-run double by Dan Cashman. Still, the Beverly Giants couldn't draw even. 
• Larry Saggese was hot from the plate for Hamilton Generals. Larry Saggese went 2-4, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the first and third innings. 
• Brown took the loss for the Beverly Giants. He lasted just three innings, walked four, struck out two, and allowed five runs. 
• The Beverly Giants jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first. A double by Josh Levesque, scoring Conor Walsh started the inning off. 
• Hamilton Generals added two more runs in the bottom of the fourth. A hit into a fielder's choice scored Dan Curran for the inning's first run. That was followed up by Joe Desjardins's single, bringing home Neil Simmons. 
• Hamilton Generals built upon its lead with four runs in the fifth. Ben MacDonald kicked things off with a single. That was followed up by Simmons' single, scoring MacDonald. 

Rams - 6, Mariners - 4

Joe White got the complete game win. Marques went the 1st 3 and took the loss, Gentile pitched 2 and Gibbon 1 in relief.

Townies Take 2 from Ipswich

Sunday - Kyle Nelson gives Rockport Townies late push to beat Ipswich Chiefs, 5-4.  Kyle Nelson brought home the winning run to give Rockport Townies the lead in the sixth inning, as Rockport Townies hung on to beat Ipswich Chiefs 5-4 on Sunday.

Fulmer racked up two RBIs on one hit for Rockport Townies. He doubled in the sixth inning.
Jake Greaney racked up four RBIs on two hits for Ipswich Chiefs. He singled in the fourth inning and doubled in the sixth inning.  Derek Osmond recorded the win for Rockport Townies. He allowed four runs over seven innings. Osmond struck out four, walked none and gave up nine hits.

Chris Mitchell was charged with the loss. He lasted just six innings, walked two, struck out 10, and allowed five runs.  Two runs gave Ipswich Chiefs a leg up after neither team scored for most of the game. Ipswich Chiefs got on the board thanks to a two-run single by Greaney.  Rockport Townies didn't give up the lead after the sixth inning. Additional runs came from a two-run double by Fulmer.


 Monday - Ipswich Chiefs falls 12-4 at the hands of Rockport Townies.  Rockport Townies beat Ipswich Chiefs on Monday 12-4 at Bialek Park - 13 Linebrook Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938 in seven innings.  Keady Segel racked up six RBIs on four hits for Rockport Townies. He doubled in the third and fifth innings and singled in the first and sixth innings.

Connor Henry put himself in scoring position with two extra-base hits for Ipswich Chiefs. He doubled in the fifth and seventh innings. Jason Vizena got the win for Rockport Townies. He allowed three runs over five innings. He struck out four, walked three and surrendered seven hits.  Andrew Carbone was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed seven runs in five innings, walked one and struck out one.  Rockport Townies closer Marcus Cottone put away the final six outs to record the save.
The game was never in doubt after the first, as Rockport Townies scored two runs on a two-run single by Segel.

Rockport Townies added four more runs in the top of the fifth. Kyle Nelson doubled, scoring Jay Fulmer to start the inning. That was followed up by Segel's double, plating Nelson and Tucker Meredith.

Three runs in the bottom of the fifth helped Ipswich Chiefs close its deficit to 7-3. An RBI single by Greg Doucette, a sacrifice fly by Chas Rousseau, and an RBI triple by Jake Greaney triggered Ipswich Chiefs' comeback. Finally, Vizena got Corey Macnamara to strike out to end the threat.

Rockport Townies increased its lead with five runs in the sixth. Segel's single got things going, scoring Jay Fulmer and Nelson. That was followed up by Nick Scatterday's single, bringing home Segel, Brian Lentz and Reese Fulmer.

Topsfield 4, Rowley 3

Result from Monday night in Topsfield

Hamilton - 9, Beverly - 7

The Hamilton Generals held on to beat the Beverly Giants 9 to 7 Tuesday night at Patton Park.  This was not the cleanest played game of the season as the teams combined for 14 walks, 6 wild pitches, and 5 errors.  But, Hamilton held together a little bit better than Beverly to emerge as the winners.

The Giants jumped out to an early 2 to 1 lead highlighted by a Josh Levesque RBI ground rule double.  But, in the bottom of the third inning the Generals took the lead for good on an Avon Stewart two run single.  They increased the lead in the fourth on Larry Sagesse and Joe Desjardins RBI singles.  In the bottom of the fifth the Generals jumped out to a big lead plating 4 more runs to take a 9 to 2 lead.  The first two runs scored on singles by Neil Simmons and Chris Huggett.  The last two runs scored on an error.

The score remained 9 to 2 until the top of the seventh inning when Hamilton starter, Jack Clay appeared to tire.  The Giants cut the lead to 9 to 4 with two out and the bases loaded.  That's when Hamilton went to Luke Painchaud for the save.  Beverly managed a walk and a two run double by Dan Cashman that moved the tying run to second base with two out.  However, Painchaud bore down and got the final batter to pop out.

Jack Clay earned the win allowing 7 runs (6 earned) in 6 2/3 innings while striking out 6.  Luke Painchaud got the save.  Andy Brown (3IP, 5R, 3ER) took the loss.  Hamilton's Huggett and Saggesse had two hits each.

Mariners 12 Rams 5

Beverly - 6, Rockport - 2

Josh Levesque allowed 1 run in 6 innings while striking out 5 to earn the win over the Rockport Townies.  Levesque's bat also contributed as he reached base four times with an RBI single and three walks.

The Giants scored a run in the top of the first on the Levesque single.  Rockport answered right back in the bottom half on Mike Muniz' RBI single.  Beverly went ahead for good in the second when Levesque walked with the bases loaded pushing home a run.

Beverly tacked on single runs in the fourth and sixth and then plated two in the seventh on a Kevin Harutunian double.  Conor Walsh and Frankie Messina each finished the game with two hits.

Rockport used 5 pitchers in the game and as a group had a hard time finding the plate issuing 11 walks to go with 10 hits.  Shawn Hull took the loss allowing 2 runs in 3 2/3 innings of relief.  Mike Muniz was 2 for 4 with 2RBI.

Mariners 9 Topsfield 4

Details to follow.

Strong pitching leads Ipswich Chiefs past Hamilton Generals 4-0

Jake Greaney kept Hamilton Generals off the board during his seven innings of work and Ipswich Chiefs beat Hamilton Generals, 4-0.

Greaney allowed two hits, three walks and struck out four.   Ipswich Chiefs couldn't get anything going as long as Jack Clay was on the hill. Clay held Ipswich Chiefs hitless over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out three.  Andre Painchaud ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with the loss. He lasted just five innings, walked one, struck out eight, and allowed four runs.

The game was never in doubt after the third, as Ipswich Chiefs scored three runs on two singles.

Rowley - 7, Rockport - 3

Joe White got the win in 5 innings of 1 run ball. Vizena gets the loss for Rockport. Justin Bolla had 3 hits for the Rams. The Rams play Topsfield Monday in a makeup at Topsfield. Rockport is at home Friday night.

Mariners 5 Tories 0

Details to follow.

Rowley - 2, Beverly 1

Tim Moore went the distance for the win. Cashman pitched well in the loss. Each pitcher went 7 giving up 2 hits a piece in a game that was over by 7:20. Rowley hosts Rockport tomorrow night 545, Beverly plays Friday in Rockport.

The Rowley Rams starter Tim Moore doesn't need much run-support when he is on the hill and he showed it on Tuesday at Eiras Field - 477 Haverhill St Rowley, MA 01969 against the Beverly Giants. Seven strong innings by Moore carried the Rowley Rams to a 2-1 victory over the Beverly Giants in seven innings.

The Rowley Rams held off the Beverly Giants, as the Beverly Giants were unable to overcome a two-run third inning deficit. The Beverly Giants scored one run in the fourth on an RBI single by Dan Cashman. Despite their efforts, the Beverly Giants couldn't finish the comeback.  Cashman ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with the loss. He lasted just six innings, walked one, struck out eight, and allowed two runs.

The Rowley Rams didn't relinquish the lead after scoring one run in the first inning when they scored on an RBI single by Justin Bolla.  The Beverly Giants scored their only run of the game on an RBI single by Cashman in the fourth inning.

Hamilton Generals defeats Ipswich Chiefs 5-1

Chris Huggett went 2-4, helping Hamilton Generals to a 5-1 victory over Ipswich Chiefs on Monday at Bialek Park - 13 Linebrook Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938.

Pete Duval recorded the win for Hamilton Generals. He allowed one run over seven innings. He struck out six, walked six and surrendered nine hits.  The Generals also welcomed back a familiar face to the line-up.  Mark Ruggiero dusted off the glove and made this his season debut, welcome back!

Greg Doucette was charged with the loss. He lasted just five innings, walked none, struck out five, and allowed four runs.

Hamilton Generals went up for good in the first, scoring two runs on a sacrifice fly by Avon Stewart.  Hamilton Generals piled on two more runs in the top of the second. Brian Nicoll singled, plating Joe Desjardins to start the inning. That was followed up by Huggett's single, bringing home Nicoll.

Ipswich Chiefs' lone run of the ballgame came in the seventh inning on an RBI double by Jake Greaney.

Mariners 5 Giants 1

Noah Aiello drove in the winning run to give the Man./Essex Mariners the lead in the sixth inning, as the Man./Essex Mariners hung on to beat the Beverly Giants 5-1 on Sunday.

Dan Bonito doubled to get on base in the sixth. He then went from second to third on a passed ball.

Bonito racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Man./Essex Mariners. He doubled in the sixth inning.

Ryan Marques shut down the Beverly Giants while he was on the rubber. The Beverly Giants managed just two hits off of Marques, who allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out six during his four innings of work.

Rory Gentile got the win for the Man./Essex Mariners. He allowed one run over two innings. He struck out two, walked none and surrendered four hits.

Sean Martin ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with the loss. He lasted just one-third of an inning, walked none, struck out none, and allowed two runs.

The lone run of the game for the Beverly Giants crossed the plate in the fifth inning on an RBI single by Andy Brown.

The Man./Essex Mariners never surrendered the lead after the sixth inning. The runs piled on thanks to an RBI double by Bonito.

The Man./Essex Mariners added three more runs in the top of the seventh. A error scored Caulin Rogers for the inning's first run.

Rockport 5 Rowley 4

Derek Osmond picked up his second win in as many starts.  He pitched six strong innings giving up three runs on six hits. Alex Webb, Tucker Meredith and Brian Lentz each had two hits.  Lentz drove in the winning run with his double in the bottom of the sixth.

Topsfield Tories falls 11-3 at the hands of Ipswich Chiefs

Ipswich Chiefs beat Topsfield Tories on Friday 11-3 at Proctor School - 60 Main St Topsfield, MA 01983 in seven innings.

Ipswich Chiefs scored five runs in the fourth on Ipswich Chiefs scored in the fourth on an RBI single by Pat Curran, a fielder's choice, an RBI single byConnor Henry, and a two-run single by Jake Greaney.

Henry racked up four RBIs on three hits for Ipswich Chiefs.

Chris Mitchell got the win for Ipswich Chiefs thanks to nine strikeouts. Chris Mitchell allowed one earned run, six hits and two walks over six innings.

Andrew Heath was solid at the plate for Topsfield Tories. Andrew Heath went 2-4, drove in one and scored two runs. He doubled in the fourth inning and singled in the sixth inning.

Troy Bunker ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with the loss. He lasted just three innings, walked six, struck out three, and allowed one run.

Hamilton Over Rams 7-1

Generals defeated the Rowley Rams at Patton Park Thursday evening 7-1.

Make ups

6/20 Rowley @ Topsfield 5:45pm
7/5 Rowley @ Beverly 5:45pm @ Balch
7/8 Mariners @ Rockport  6:30pm
7/20 Beverly @ Mariners 5:45pm

Rowley - 4 Hamilton - 3 (8 Innings)

Hamilton scored 2 in the 3rd and 1 in the 5th and Luke Painchaud took a no hitter into the 5th but Rowley scored 3 in the 6th to tie it and Anthony Conte drew a bases loaded walk to end the game. Both teams had multiple opportunities late, Painchaud pitched out of a bases loaded no out bottom of the 7th and Joey Martin pitched out of a bases loaded 1 out jam in the 8th. Duval gets the loss for Hamilton and Martin picks up the win for the Rams. Painchaud and Tim Moore both pitched well in the no decisions. The 2 teams play again tonight in Hamilton.

Beverly at Manchester Postponed

Makeup date TBD.

Mariners 2 Rockport 0

Rory Gentile hit a go ahead 2 run homer in the bottom of the 6 to take the lead. Rusty Tucker picked up the win, Mike Gibbon recorded the save.

Former Ipswich Chief Greenleaf inducted into Intertown Twilight League Hall of Fame

"Former Ipswich Chief Greenleaf inducted into Intertown Twilight League Hall of Fame"

By Joshua Boyd
Posted May. 14, 2016 at 8:52 PM IPSWICH

Bob Greenleaf still salutes and supports what the Intertown Twilight League provides for baseball players today, more than 10 years after his final games with the Ipswich Chiefs.To the 45-year-old Ipswich resident, the country’s oldest adult amateur league is an indispensable competitive outlet for players coming from so many different backgrounds.

“Throughout my time playing with the Chiefs [from 1988 through 2002], I played with college players from all divisions, and at least a dozen if not more who played professional baseball with Major League organizations,” said Greenleaf, who also was a coaching “mentor” from 2003 through 2005 for the Chiefs. Greenleaf was a player-coach from 1992 through 2002 for Ipswich’s ITL entry, taking over that job for the retiring legend Mike Singer.

On Saturday, Greenleaf – a multiple batting title winner in the ITL – joined Singer and other former Chiefs in the Intertown Twilight League Hall of Fame during its annual induction ceremony.

“It’s a really nice mix of players who made it very competitive. It also gives high school players a little higher level than they’re used to playing,” Greenleaf added, on the wide appeal of the ITL. “If you played high school and you don’t compete in college, or if you played in college and don’t go pro, you’re a competitor and you lose something if you don’t have that opportunity to compete.”

The ITL gave many players like Greenleaf, who played baseball for Ipswich High but switched to golf in college at North Carolina’s Catalba College. After his college athletic career was over, he knew he could always play golf, but also wanted to get back to his love of baseball.

With the ITL being so extremely competitive, Greenleaf remembers paying his dues during his first couple of years under Singer.

“Like in most leagues, you have to earn your stripes, and it took me a couple of years to steadily start playing for the team,” said Greenleaf.

In 1992, perhaps the most memorable conversation in his baseball life happened when Singer approached Greenleaf about taking over management of the Chiefs.  “Because I loved the sport so much and wanted the team to continue, so I took on the responsibility as a player-coach for those years [1992-2002],” said Greenleaf, who currently works as a general manager with a commercial moving company out of Boston.  During these times, not only was Greenleaf in charge of game-time decisions, but he also made impacts during the games. Along with a pair of batting titles, he also made the ITL All-Star team nine times. Those ITL All-Star teams would go on to play against All-Star teams from the Intercity League and North Shore Baseball League.

“Bob is a Chiefs icon,” said longtime Chief and later player-manager and manager Gardy O’Flynn. “He was such a steady player at third base for so many years, and he was instrumental in keeping the Chiefs going for over a decade.”

O’Flynn and Greenleaf were teammates in the early 1990s and later again in the 2000s as either teammates or as player (O’Flynn) and coach (Greenleaf). Joining other Chiefs staples like Ryan Montecalvo, David Shoreman, Andy Workman, Brad Eaton and others, they helped Ipswich win the 2003 ITL championship. It was Ipswich’s first since back-to-back titles in 1974 and 1975.

“For several years, Ipswich didn’t have a team that competed. We dedicated the championship to Mike Singer,” said Greenleaf. “He is the reason why the league is still where it is, through his love of the game. That was a huge accomplishment.”

Singer shocked Greenleaf a bit last year, when Singer invited Greenleaf and his wife Megan to join Singer and his wife at the Ipswich Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony. There, Singer was inducted primarily for his contributions to Ipswich High sports prior to his graduation in 1947.  “He was certainly a mentor to me. I hadn’t seen Mike in a while, but he asked me and my wife to attend the Hall of Fame banquet with him,” said Greenleaf. “We enjoyed every part of it.”

Like Singer before him, Greenleaf hung up the cleats and glove, and just coached the team for three years, though he considers it more of a “mentor role” prior to handing over the reins of the team to Shoreman, Montecalvo and O’Flynn.  “I played if the team needed me to play because of a lack of numbers in a game, but mostly I mentored Gardy, Ryan and Dav. Mostly, I just managed the team and made sure there was a team to play for within Ipswich,” said Greenleaf.  Because the Chiefs, he feels, is important as part of the fabric of life in Ipswich.  “As a baseball player, as someone who loves the game, the Chiefs are one of the most important things to a player in town,” he added. “The competition between the teams within the league is fantastic. The fun part is that you’re competing against seven different towns, and you make friendships.

“I can’t tell you how many times I’ve run into someone I played against from Rockport or Manchester or Beverly and the common theme is, ‘let’s get together for a beer,’” said Greenleaf. “It’s a nice bond throughout the years.”

Today, Greenleaf is the parent of an Ipswich High School student-athlete, his daughter Mackenzie. She was a member of the varsity swimming team this past winter and also was a member of the high school golf program last fall.  Bob himself remains a competitive golf player, playing in many area golf tournaments.  “I love the ability to compete, and it allows you to use what you’re born with, this fight and drive to win,” added Greenleaf.  That fight and drive helped Greenleaf steer his favorite baseball team to the 2003 ITL title, and it has helped Greenleaf into the ITL Hall of Fame.

“It was really a pleasant surprise [when he heard about the HOF nomination],” said Greenleaf. “It’s really nice to be able to say you’re inducted into a Hall of Fame. The ITL is the oldest twilight baseball league in America, so I’m certainly proud to be inducted.”

Strong pitching leads Ipswich Chiefs past Topsfield Tories 3-1

Jake Greaney held Topsfield Tories scoreless for six innings to boost Ipswich Chiefs to a 3-1 victory.
Greaney struck out one and allowed no walks and nine hits.

Ipswich Chiefs was led by Corey Macnamara's hitting. Macnamara went 1-3, drove in one and scored one run. He homered in the second inning.

Zack Lamkin was charged with the loss. He lasted just six innings, walked none, struck out five, and allowed three runs.

Ipswich Chiefs closer Andrew Carbone put away the final three outs to record the save.
Topsfield Tories managed to score one run in the first inning on an RBI single by Lamkin.  Ipswich Chiefs stayed on top until the final out after taking the lead in the fourth, scoring one run on a passed ball.

Rowley at Beverly Postponed

The game was rained out and will be made up at a later date to be determined.

Townies/Mariners PPD

Sunday's game between Manchester/Essex and Rockport was postponed due to rain. Makeup is TBD.

Rowley at Topsfield Postponed Due to Field Conflict

Rockport Townies defeats Hamilton Generals 9-4

Jordan Pallazola knocked in four runs as Rockport Townies took home a 9-4 victory over Hamilton Generals in seven innings at Patton Park - 13 Asbury St. Hamilton, MA 01982 on Thursday.
He singled in the third and fifth innings and homered in the seventh inning.

Tucker Meredith got the win for Rockport Townies thanks to 10 strikeouts. Meredith allowed three earned runs, five hits and no walks over seven innings.

Jim Love racked up three RBIs on one hit for Hamilton Generals. He tripled in the sixth inning.
Matt Greeke couldn't get it done on the rubber for Hamilton Generals, taking a loss. He lasted just three innings, walked four, struck out one, and allowed four runs.

Rockport Townies went up for good in the second, scoring one run on a groundout by Jay Fulmer.
Rockport Townies built upon its lead with three runs in the third. A single by Meredith ignited the offense,, scoring Pallazola.

Rockport Townies got two-run rallies in the fourth inning and the seventh. In the fourth, Rockport Townies scored on an error, plating Jason Vizena.

Hamilton Generals scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth to cut its deficit to four. A three-run triple by Love sparked Hamilton Generals' rally. Meredith ended the inning by getting Neil Simmons to ground out.

One run in the bottom of the seventh helped Hamilton Generals close its deficit to 9-4. An error fueled Hamilton Generals' comeback. Meredith ended the game by getting Love to fly out.

Beverly - 2, Hamilton - 0

An impressive effort by Dan Cashman lifted the Beverly Giants (2-0) to a 2-0 win in seven innings over the Hamilton Generals (0-2) on Wednesday at Cooney Field.

Cashman kept contact to a minimum, striking out 12 Generals batters. The Giants' pitcher gave up just three hits over seven shutout innings.

Jack Clay was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just six innings, walked three, struck out three, and allowed two runs.

Topsfield - 4, Rowley - 1

Topsfield never trailed after scoring 4 runs in the 1st inning. Lamkin got the win in a complete game effort. Tim Moore went the distance in the loss for the Rams. The 2 teams are scheduled to play again Friday night in Topsfield.

Mariners 1, Chiefs 0

Rusty Tucker leads the Manchester/Essex Mariners to 1-0 victory thanks to 12 strikeouts 

A great effort by Rusty Tucker spurred the Manchester/Essex Mariners to a 1-0 win in seven innings over Ipswich Chiefs on Tuesday at Memorial Park - Shepard Memorial Dr. Essex MA 0192.
Tucker baffled Ipswich Chiefs, striking out 12 batters. The Manchester/Essex Mariners' pitcher gave up just three hits over six shutout innings.
The Manchester/Essex Mariners' lone run of the ballgame came in the fifth inning on an RBI single by Rory Gentile.