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.