Generals 7, Townies 6

Rockport Townies Fight Back in Loss to Hamilton Generals

Rockport Townies (0-1) fought back after falling down by four runs in the fifth inning. The comeback fell just short though, in a 7-6 defeat to Hamilton Generals (1-0) on Sunday. Rockport Townies scored four runs in the failed comeback on a single by Kyle Nelson in the sixth, a walk by Keady Segel in the seventh, and a fielder's choice by Nelson in the seventh.  The Generals were able to fend off the comeback earning a tough win at Evans Field.

Rockport Townies fell behind early in the loss. Hamilton Generals scored on an error during Harrison O'Brien's at bat and a sacrifice fly by Mark Ruggiero in the first inning. Hamilton Generals got things started in the first inning when an error scored one run for Hamilton Generals.

Hamilton Generals scored three runs in the fifth inning. Ruggiero and Pete Duval each drove in runs during the inning.  Luke Painchaud was credited with the victory for Hamilton Generals. He surrendered four runs on seven hits over five and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking one. Jake Lanciani threw one and one-third innings in relief out of the bullpen. Lanciani recorded the last four outs to earn the save for Hamilton Generals.

Derek Osmond took the loss for Rockport Townies. He lasted four innings, allowing ten hits and six runs while striking out two and walking zero.  Rockport Townies racked up eight hits in the game. Segel and Nelson all managed multiple hits for Rockport Townies. Nelson and Segel each collected two hits to lead Rockport Townies.  Hamilton Generals totaled 12 hits in the game. Ruggiero, Lanciani, and Duval all managed multiple hits for Hamilton Generals.