Hamilton Generals watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 2-0 loss to Ipswich Chiefs on Thursday. Ipswich Chiefs scored on a single by Greg Doucette in the first inning.
The pitching was strong on both sides. Ipswich Chiefs pitchers struck out eight, while Hamilton Generals sat down 13
Ipswich Chiefs took an early lead in the first inning. Greg Doucette singled on a 2-1 count in the first inning, scoring one run.
One bright spot for Hamilton Generals was a single by Chris Huggett in the first inning.
Andrew Carbone earned the win for Ipswich Chiefs. He tossed seven innings, giving up zero runs, five hits, striking out eight, and walking one. Aaron Cohen took the loss for Hamilton Generals. He went seven innings, giving up zero runs, one hit, and striking out 13.
Larry Saggese started the game for Hamilton Generals. He tossed, allowing two runs, two hits, and walking one.
Saggese led Hamilton Generals with two hits in three at bats. Hamilton Generals was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Pete Duval made the most plays with 13.
Ipswich Chiefs didn't commit a single error in the field. John Prentiss had the most chances in the field with nine.