Tucker Throws Shutout as Man./Essex Mariners Defeats Rockport Townies in Game 1

Rusty Tucker didn't allow a single run as Man./Essex Mariners defeated Rockport Townies 3-0 on Saturday. Tucker allowed just two hits and induced a groundout from Kyle Nelson to end the game.
The pitching was strong on both sides. Rusty Tucker struck out seven, while Mackenzie Quinn sat down one. 

One bright spot for Rockport Townies was a double by Jason Vizena in the second inning.
Tucker earned the win for Man./Essex Mariners. He went seven innings, allowing zero runs, two hits, and striking out seven. Quinn took the loss for Rockport Townies. He tossed six innings, allowing three runs, seven hits, striking out one, and walking one. 

Man./Essex Mariners had seven hits in the game. Caulin Rogers and Mike Cain each collected multiple hits for Man./Essex Mariners. Tucker and Rogers each drove in one run to lead Man./Essex Mariners.