She's got game! Courtney Cashman makes history as first female player in 90-year history of ITL

"She's got game! Courtney Cashman makes history as first female player in 90-year history of ITL"

By Mac Cerullo mcerullo@newburyportnews.com

Growing up, Courtney Cashman played baseball for as long as she was able. She played Little League and in other youth organizations until reaching high school, upon which she shifted her focus fully to softball and other pursuits.

So far that has worked out well for her. Cashman was a three-sport star at Governor’s Academy, earning All-Scholastic honors in softball, and immediately broke out as a star upon her arrival at UMass Lowell. But coming off another terrific season as a sophomore for the River Hawks, Cashman had an idea. Her older brothers Tim and Justin regularly played with the Rowley Rams of the Intertown Twilight League during the summer. Maybe she could too?
“I’d been watching Timmy the past couple of years, and I was talking to him and I asked if [coach Jeff Wood] would let me play,” Cashman said. “So he asked and [coach] said yes and it was as easy as that.”

After a six-year hiatus, Cashman is back on the baseball diamond. The 20-year-old outfielder from Danvers has emerged as an important player for the Rowley Rams, and according to Rams coach Jeff Wood, she is believed to be the first female player in the 90-year history of the Intertown Twilight League.

 Cashman said she’s received a warm reception from the rest of the team.
“Ever since I got on the team they’ve loved it,” Cashman said. “When I had my first at bat I got walked, and they were all yelling. Even when I hit a foul ball they’re all yelling for me. It’s kind of like a family environment.”

As far as athletic accomplishments go, Cashman boasts a resume few others can match. This past spring as a sophomore, she led UMass Lowell softball in batting average (.345, 51 for 148), runs (31), hits (51), doubles (18) and home runs (5). She was arguably even better as a freshman, starting all 40 games and leading all hitters in the America East with a .430 batting average. She was named America East and ECAC Rookie of the Year and is now a two-time All-Conference selection.
Prior to college, she was a four-time All-ISL pick, a two-time team MVP and a 2016 Boston Globe All-Scholastic while playing softball at Governor’s Academy. She was also a four-time All-ISL pick for both basketball and volleyball, earning team MVP and All-New England for basketball three times.

Right now, Cashman is also keeping herself busy playing summer softball, so she isn’t able to make all of Rowley’s games. Either way, she said it has been interesting to play both at the same time, adding that baseball has helped her on the softball diamond as well.

 

“Difference wise, the only difference I see is the pitching, in softball you come from underneath and the ball rises, and baseball its overhand,” Cashman said. “Personally I think it helps my softball hitting, because I play in a summer team for softball and it’s helped me for that.”

Cashman also said its been a treat getting to play on the same team as her brothers too.  “Growing up I’ve always looked up to them and I always wanted to play with them,” Cashman said. “Now that we’re on the same team its made us closer. It’s nice to actually work together towards a common goal.”

Cashman Collegiates
Courtney Cashman has been outstanding in her athletic career at Governor’s Academy and UMass Lowell, but her brothers are no slouches themselves. Tim and Justin were both baseball stars at Triton Regional High School, with Tim going on to play Division 2 baseball at Merrimack College and Justin going on to play Division 1 at the University of Hartford. Justin, who was also Triton’s starting quarterback in 2014, will be a senior pitcher for Hartford this coming season.

Ipswich Chiefs Falls to Rowley Rams After Seventh Inning Score

Monday's game against Rowley Rams was a heartbreaker for Ipswich Chiefs, as they lost the lead late in a 7-4 defeat. The game was tied at four with Rowley Rams batting in the top of the seventh when Lewi Lheureux singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run.

Ipswich Chiefs lost despite out-hitting Rowley Rams 12 to ten.

Rowley Rams fired up the offense in the first inning. Tim Cashman drove in two when he homered.
Ipswich Chiefs evened things up at four in the bottom of the sixth inning when RJ Libby doubled on a 2-0 count, scoring two runs.

Ipswich Chiefs tallied three runs in the sixth inning. The big inning was thanks to a single by Steven Solimeno and a double by Libby.  Dylan Copeland pitched Rowley Rams to victory. He lasted seven innings, allowing 12 hits and four runs while striking out seven.  Greg Doucette took the loss for Ipswich Chiefs. He lasted seven innings, allowing ten hits and seven runs while striking out two.

Ipswich Chiefs collected 12 hits on the day. Solimeno, Libby, Corey Greaney, and Chas Rousseau all managed multiple hits for Ipswich Chiefs. Solimeno went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Ipswich Chiefs in hits.

Rowley Rams racked up ten hits on the day. Cashman, J. Cashman, Justin Bolla, and Lheureux each collected multiple hits for Rowley Rams. Cashman led Rowley Rams with three hits in three at bats.

Playoffs

The Top 3 seeds are set in this year's playoff picture.  Manchester/Essex, Rockport, & Hamilton have all clinched playoff spots.  Once again there is a 3-way battle for the final spot between Ipswich, Beverly, & Rowley.  Should be a great final week to the regular season!

Rockport Sweeps Double Header

Rockport won both games Sunday night, 11-3 and 5-2.

Beverly @ Rowley Make-Up

Beverly @ Rowley (7/17)
Tuesday, July 31st
5:45pm
@ Erias

Beverly Giants Can't Hold Up Against Ipswich Chiefs

It was a tough day on Sunday for Beverly Giants, who lost 9-0 to Ipswich Chiefs.  A single by Matt Herlihy in the second inning was a positive for Beverly Giants.

Jake Greaney was credited with the victory for Ipswich Chiefs. He surrendered zero runs on two hits over seven innings, striking out five and walking zero.  Andy Brown took the loss for Beverly Giants.

He allowed eight hits and three runs over four innings, striking out two and walking zero.
Herlihy and Luke McDonald each managed one hit to lead Beverly Giants. Beverly Giants didn't commit a single error in the field. Kevin Harutunian had the most chances in the field with seven.

Ipswich Chiefs saw the ball well today, racking up 14 hits in the game. Greaney, Greg Doucette, RJ Libby, and Will Montgomery all collected multiple hits for Ipswich Chiefs. Greaney went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Ipswich Chiefs in hits.

Generals 7, Tories 5

• Topsfield Tories Falls To Hamilton Generals After Seventh Inning Score
• Topsfield Tories lost the lead late in a 7-5 defeat to Hamilton Generals on Friday. The game was tied at five with Hamilton Generals batting in the top of the seventh when Chris Huggett singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs.
• Hamilton Generals got things started in the first inning when Thomas Dowd singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.
• Topsfield Tories put up three runs in the fifth inning. Topsfield Tories's offense in the inning came from an error on a ball put in play by Troy Bunker and a double by Tom Budrewicz.
• Cam Vatour led the Hamilton Generals to victory on the mound. He surrendered five runs on eight hits over seven innings, striking out five.
• Shane Grady took the loss for Topsfield Tories. He allowed nine hits and seven runs over seven innings, striking out four.
• Topsfield Tories tallied one home run on the day. Casey Orlando had a long ball in the fourth inning.
• Budrewicz led Topsfield Tories with two hits in five at bats.
• Hamilton Generals tallied nine hits in the game.  Huggettand Dowd all collected multiple hits for Hamilton Generals.

Hamilton Generals Beats Topsfield Tories

Hamilton Generals wins contest against Topsfield Tories, 7-3.  Hamilton Generals got things started in the first inning when Larry Saggese drew a walk, scoring one run.

Hamilton Generals notched four runs in the second inning. Hamilton Generals's offense in the inning came from singles by Harrison O'Brien and Saggese and by Chris Huggett.  Sal Guarino got the win for Hamilton Generals. He went seven innings, allowing three runs on six hits and striking out five.
Tim Bransfield took the loss for Topsfield Tories. He went six innings, allowing seven runs on eight hits and striking out five.

Hamilton Generals collected eight hits. O'Brien and Brett Harring all managed multiple hits for Hamilton Generals. Harring and O'Brien each managed two hits to lead Hamilton Generals. Thomas Dowd led Hamilton Generals with two stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with eight stolen bases.

Tom Budrewicz led Topsfield Tories with two hits in four at bats.

Rockport Townies Runs Away With Early Lead in Victory

Beverly Giants fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 10-6 loss to Rockport Townies on Wednesday. Rockport Townies scored on a single by Kyle Nelson, a wild pitch by Marcus Cottone, a triple by Mike Emerson, and a wild pitch during Jay Fulmer's at bat in the second inning.

Despite the loss, Beverly Giants did collect eight hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, Rockport Townies had nine hits on the way to victory.  Rockport Townies fired up the offense in the second inning. Nelson drove in one when he singled.

Beverly Giants put up three runs in the fifth inning. Gavin Sparkman and Josh Levesque all drove in runs in the frame.  Ryan Webb was credited with the victory for Rockport Townies. He allowed six hits and four runs over five innings, striking out three. Cory Emerson and Dylan Maki entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. Maki recorded the last two outs to earn the save for Rockport Townies.

Rocky Pisa Jr. took the loss for Beverly Giants. He lasted five innings, allowing seven hits and seven runs while striking out six and walking zero.

Beverly Giants racked up eight hits in the game. Luke McDonald, Sparkman, and Brian Chirco each managed multiple hits for Beverly Giants. McDonald went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Beverly Giants in hits.

Rockport Townies collected nine hits. Alex Webb and Keady Segel each collected multiple hits for Rockport Townies.

Mariners 3 Rams 1

Mariners pitcher Marc Phinney went the distance for a 3 to 1 victory over the Rams in Rowley. The Mariners had some timely hits by Charlie Otterbein and Rory Gentile, while Paul Crehan executed a perfect suicide squeeze in the 7th.

Lewi Lheureux had 2 hits for Rowley and Justin Cashman pitched well in 5+ relief innings.

Ipswich @ Rowley Date Change

Aug. 1st game will be moved to Aug. 2nd due to a field conflict.  Everything else remains the same.

Late Score Costs Rockport Townies Against Ipswich Chiefs

Tuesday's game against Ipswich Chiefs was a heartbreaker for Rockport Townies, as they lost the lead late in a 4-3 defeat. The game was tied at three with Ipswich Chiefs batting in the top of the seventh when Jake Greaney singled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run.

Rockport Townies got things started in the second inning. Rockport Townies scored one run when Marcus Cottone singled.  Greg Doucette was the winning pitcher for Ipswich Chiefs. He lasted seven innings, allowing six hits and three runs while striking out eight and walking one.

Dylan Maki took the loss for Rockport Townies. He surrendered two runs on three hits over one inning, striking out one and walking one.  Derek Osmond started the game for Rockport Townies. He allowed seven hits and two runs over six innings, striking out two and walking one.

Rockport Townies launched one home run on the day. Maki had a homer in the third inning.
Cottone led Rockport Townies with two hits in three at bats.  Ipswich Chiefs tallied ten hits on the day. Corey Greaney and Doucette all managed multiple hits for Ipswich Chiefs. Greaney went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Ipswich Chiefs in hits.

Mariners 6 Rams 3

Rusty Tucker went 6 hitless innings to pick up the win. Adam Philpott was 3 for 3, driving in 2 runs.

Ipswich Chiefs Loses Lead Early in Defeat

Ipswich Chiefs fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 16-3 loss to Rockport Townies on Monday. Rockport Townies scored on a single by Jordan Pallazola in the first inning, a single by Kyle Nelson in the first inning, a error in the second inning, a error in the second inning, a single by Pallazola in the second inning, and a fielder's choice by Nelson in the second inning.

The Ipswich Chiefs struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Rockport Townies, giving up 16 runs.  Rockport Townies fired up the offense in the first inning, when Pallazola singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Rockport Townies scored six runs in the fifth inning. The big inning for Rockport Townies came thanks to singles by Keady Segel and Alex Webb, a walk by Ethan Tanson, a triple by Nolan Webb, and a double by Nelson.

Mackenzie Quinn pitched Rockport Townies to victory. He lasted five innings, allowing eight hits and two runs while striking out five and walking zero. Ryan Webb threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Jake Greaney took the loss for Ipswich Chiefs. He allowed 14 hits and 12 runs over four and a third innings, walking one.

Sam Blizard went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Ipswich Chiefs in hits.  Rockport Townies collected 21 hits on the day. Webb, Caleb Tanson, Webb, Nelson, Nick Scatterday, Conor Douglass, and Pallazola each collected multiple hits for Rockport Townies.

Hamilton Generals Drops Game to Beverly Giants After Late Score

Hamilton Generals lost the lead late in a 6-5 defeat to Beverly Giants on Monday. Beverly Giants was down 4-3 in the top of the fifth inning when Mike Macdonald tripled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs.

Beverly Giants got things moving in the first inning. Andy Brown singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run. Hamilton Generals evened things up at one in the bottom of the first inning when Cam Vatour singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.

After Beverly Giants scored one run in the top of the sixth, Hamilton Generals answered with one of their own. Beverly Giants scored when Brian Chirco singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. Hamilton Generals then answered when Dan Cashman induced Harrison O'Brien to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored.

Cashman earned the win for Beverly Giants. He allowed one hit and zero runs over two innings, striking out three and walking one.

Luke Painchaud took the loss for Hamilton Generals. He allowed eight hits and six runs over six innings, striking out five. Matt Herlihy started the game for Beverly Giants. He surrendered five runs on eight hits over five innings .

Hamilton Generals collected nine hits on the day. O'Brien, Brett Harring, and M Andre all collected multiple hits for Hamilton Generals. Andre, Harring, and O'Brien each collected two hits to lead Hamilton Generals. Hamilton Generals didn't commit a single error in the field. Henry Eagar had eight chances in the field, the most on the team.

Beverly Giants collected nine hits. Brown and Chirco each collected multiple hits for Beverly Giants. Brown led Beverly Giants with three hits in four at bats.

Beverly, Rowley Tie 5-5

Beverly and Rowley played to a tie 5-5 Sunday night in Beverly.

Ipswich @ Rockport Postponed

Tonight's game in Rockport is postponed due to weather.  The game will be played:

Ipswich @ Rockport
Tuesday, July 24th
6:30pm start
@ Evans Field

M/E 10, Topsfield 1

Mariners win on the road Friday night.

Beverly 3, Rockport 2

Giants beat the Townies 3-2 Friday night at Evans Field.

Rockport 3, Rowley 1

Townies over Rams Wed. night in Rowley, 3-1.

Generals 3, Ipswich 0

With Phil On The Mound, Hamilton Generals Shuts Out Ipswich Chiefs

Phil Durgin didn't allow a single run against Ipswich Chiefs, throwing a complete game shutout and leading Hamilton Generals to a 3-0 victory on Thursday.  The pitching was strong on both sides. Durgin struck out nine, while Ipswich Chiefs pitchers sat down six.

Hamilton Generals got things started in the first inning. Larry Saggese drove in two when he singled.
A single by RJ Libby in the first inning was a positive for Ipswich Chiefs.

Durgin pitched Hamilton Generals to victory. He surrendered zero runs on four hits over seven innings, striking out nine and walking one.

Will Diezemann took the loss for Ipswich Chiefs. He surrendered three runs on one hit over one inning, striking out one.

Saggese went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Hamilton Generals in hits. Hamilton Generals didn't commit a single error in the field. Saggese had the most chances in the field with nine.

Libby led Ipswich Chiefs with two hits in three at bats.

Rowley 17 Topsfield 5

Rowley beats Topsfield 17-5 Thursday night

Beverly 3, Ipswich 1

• Beverly Giants Beats Ipswich Chiefs In Low-Scoring Affair
• Both teams were strong on the pitcher's mound Wednesday, but Beverly Giants defeated Ipswich Chiefs 3-1. Andy Brown allowed just five hits to Ipswich Chiefs.
• Brown was the winning pitcher for Beverly Giants. He allowed five hits and one run over seven innings, striking out six.
• Jake Greaney took the loss for Ipswich Chiefs. He surrendered three runs on five hits over three and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking zero.
• Tom Rocket started the game for Ipswich Chiefs. He allowed two hits and zero runs over two and a third innings, striking out one and walking one
• Beverly Giants collected seven hits.  Dan Patrazza and Andrew "Woody" Terista each racked up multiple hits for Beverly Giants.  Terista and Patrazza each collected two hits to lead Beverly Giants.  Beverly Giants didn't commit a single error in the field. Terista had six chances in the field, the most on the team.

Man./Essex Mariners Runs Away With Early Lead In Victory

• Man./Essex Mariners Runs Away With Early Lead In Victory
• Hamilton Generals fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 7-0 loss to Man./Essex Mariners on Wednesday.  Man./Essex Mariners scored on a error in the first inning, a single by Kellen Field in the first inning, and a sacrifice fly by Caulin Rogers in the second inning.
• The Hamilton Generals struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Man./Essex Mariners, giving up seven runs.
• Man./Essex Mariners opened up scoring in the first inning. An error scored two runs for Man./Essex Mariners.
• A single by Henry Eagar in the sixth inning was a positive for Hamilton Generals.
• Rusty Tucker was credited with the victory for Man./Essex Mariners. He allowed one hit and zero runs over six innings, striking out 14 and walking zero.  Field threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.
• Sal Guarino took the loss for Hamilton Generals. He went seven innings, allowing seven runs on eight hits and striking out four.
• Brett Harring and Eagar all had one hit to lead Hamilton Generals.
• Man./Essex Mariners was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Paul Crehan made the most plays with 16.

Ipswich Chiefs Can't Hold Up Against Hamilton Generals

It was a tough day on Monday for Ipswich Chiefs, who lost 14-3 to Hamilton Generals.

Ipswich Chiefs got things moving in the second inning. Will Diezemann singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.

Hamilton Generals pulled away for good with six runs in the third inning. In the third Mark Ruggiero singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, Brian Nicoll singled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs, Cam Vatour singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run, and Harrison O'Brien singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Luke Painchaud earned the victory on the pitcher's mound for Hamilton Generals. He surrendered three runs on 12 hits over seven innings, striking out seven and walking one.  Caleb Comeau took the loss for Ipswich Chiefs. He lasted four innings, allowing 15 hits and ten runs while striking out three.
Ipswich Chiefs tallied 12 hits on the day. Comeau, RJ Libby, Greg Doucette, and Diezemann each had multiple hits for Ipswich Chiefs. Libby and Comeau each collected three hits to lead Ipswich Chiefs.

Hamilton Generals had 21 hits in the game. Larry Saggese, Vatour, Brett Harring, O'Brien, Chris Huggett, and Ruggiero each managed multiple hits for Hamilton Generals. Hamilton Generals tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. O'Brien led the way with two. Hamilton Generals was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Saggese made the most plays with seven.

Mariners 8 Giants 3

Beverly Giants watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in an 8-3 loss to Man./Essex Mariners on Sunday. Man./Essex Mariners took the lead on a double in the first inning.
Man./Essex Mariners opened up scoring in the first inning. Adam Philpott doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.
Man./Essex Mariners scored four runs in the third inning. Man./Essex Mariners's big inning was driven by a single by Max Nesbit and a double by Rory Gentile.
Marc Phinney earned the victory on the mound for Man./Essex Mariners. He surrendered three runs on eight hits over seven innings, striking out ten and walking zero.
Dan Cashman took the loss for Beverly Giants. He surrendered five runs on eight hits over five innings, striking out five.
Beverly Giants tallied eight hits on the day. Luke McDonald, Kevin Harutunian, and Conor Walsh each managed multiple hits for Beverly Giants. Walsh, Harutunian, and McDonald all had two hits to lead Beverly Giants. Beverly Giants didn't commit a single error in the field. Alex "Larry" Grant had the most chances in the field with one.
Man./Essex Mariners racked up 12 hits. Kellen Field, Philpott, Johnny Wilcox, and Nesbit each collected multiple hits for Man./Essex Mariners.

Hamilton 13 Topsfield 4

• Topsfield Tories Drops Game To Hamilton Generals After Late Score
• Topsfield Tories stayed in it until the end, but Hamilton Generals pulled away late in a 13-4 victory on Sunday. The game was tied at four with Hamilton Generalsbatting in the top of the fifth when Luke Painchaud's sac fly scored one run for Hamilton Generals.
• The Topsfield Tories struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Hamilton Generals, giving up 13 runs.
• Hamilton Generals got on the board in the second inning when Painchaud hit a solo homer.
• Topsfield Tories notched four runs in the fourth inning. The rally was led by a triple by Tom Budrewicz and a double by Troy Bunker.
• Hamilton Generals scored five runs in the seventh inning. Larry Saggese, Phil Durgin, and Painchaud all drove in runs in the frame.
• Durgin earned the win for Hamilton Generals. He allowed eight hits and four runs over seven innings, striking out 11.
• Hamilton Generals socked two home runs on the day. Painchaud put one out in the second inning. Henry Eagarhad a long ball in the fourth inning.
• Budrewicz led Topsfield Tories with three hits in four at bats.
• Hamilton Generals racked up 19 hits on the day.  Cam Vatour, Eagar, Painchaud, Saggese, Durgin, Harrison O'Brien, and Chris Huggett each collected multiple hits for Hamilton Generals.  Vatour went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead Hamilton Generals in hits.

Ipswich 10 Topsfield 2

Ipswich picks up the win 10-2 over Topsfield Friday night

Ipswich Chiefs Captures Lead Early to Defeat Topsfield Tories

Topsfield Tories fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 10-2 loss to Ipswich Chiefs on Friday. Ipswich Chiefs scored on a single by Jake Greaney in the first inning, a triple by Sam Blizard in the second inning, and a home run by RJ Libby in the second inning.

The Topsfield Tories struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Ipswich Chiefs, giving up ten runs.  Ipswich Chiefs opened up scoring in the first inning. Greaney drove in one when he singled.
Ipswich Chiefs scored five runs in the second inning. The big inning for Ipswich Chiefs came thanks to a triple by Blizard and a home run by Libby.

Will Diezemann got the win for Ipswich Chiefs. He lasted seven innings, allowing ten hits and two runs while striking out five.  Zack Lamkin took the loss for Topsfield Tories. He lasted seven innings, allowing 16 hits and ten runs while striking out eight.

Topsfield Tories racked up ten hits in the game. Shane Grady, Lamkin, and Jack Sorenson each racked up multiple hits for Topsfield Tories. Sorenson, Lamkin, and Grady each collected two hits to lead Topsfield Tories.

Ipswich Chiefs totaled 16 hits. Libby, Greaney, Greg Doucette, Blizard, Caleb Comeau, and Chas Rousseau each had multiple hits for Ipswich Chiefs. Libby went 3-for-5 at the plate to lead Ipswich Chiefs in hits. Ipswich Chiefs didn't commit a single error in the field. Steven Solimeno had the most chances in the field with six.

Rowley Rams Runs Away With Early Lead in Victory

Hamilton Generals fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 9-5 loss to Rowley Rams on Thursday. Rowley Rams scored on a walk by CJ Ingraham and a fielder's choice by Tim Cashman in the second inning.

Rowley Rams got on the board in the second inning when Ingraham drew a walk, scoring one run.
Hamilton Generals notched three runs in the fifth inning. Hamilton Generals scored its runs on an RBI home run by Harrison O'Brien.

Rowley Rams scored four runs in the seventh inning. Ingraham and Cashman powered the big inning with RBIs.  Tim Moore earned the victory on the pitcher's mound for Rowley Rams. He lasted seven innings, allowing eight hits and five runs while striking out four.

Jake Lanciani took the loss for Hamilton Generals. He lasted five innings, allowing six hits and five runs while striking out two. Hamilton Generals launched one home run on the day. O'Brien had a homer in the fifth inning.

Hamilton Generals racked up eight hits in the game. O'Brien, Larry Saggese, and Brett Harring all managed multiple hits for Hamilton Generals. Harring, Saggese, and O'Brien each collected two hits to lead Hamilton Generals.

Rowley Rams totaled nine hits. Dylan Copeland and Ingraham all managed multiple hits for Rowley Rams. Copeland went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Rowley Rams in hits. Rowley Rams was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Joe White made the most plays with nine.

Mariners 2 Giants 0

Rusty Tucker out dueled Rocky Pisa Jr. last night in Essex.

Rory Gentile drove in the first run on a single up the middle with 2 outs in the 5th. Eric Chalmers added some breathing room for the Mariners with a 2 out single in the 6th. Chalmers also laced a double earlier in the game.

Rams 3 Generals 2

Rowley scored 3 in the 5th to erase a 2-0 deficit and beat Hamilton 3-2 last night at Eiras. DIngraham gets the win in relief. Painchaud takes the loss for Hamilton. The 2 teams meet again tonight in Hamilton.

Rowley Rams Claims Lead in Fifth Inning to Defeat Hamilton Generals
Rowley Rams took the lead late and defeated Hamilton Generals 3-2 on Wednesday. The game was tied at two with Rowley Rams batting in the bottom of the fifth when CJ Ingraham singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Jake Barressi struck out eight, while Luke Painchaud sat down two.  Hamilton Generals got things moving in the first inning. Larry Saggese singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.  Barressi took the win for Rowley Rams. He lasted seven innings, allowing four hits and two runs while striking out eight.  Painchaud took the loss for Hamilton Generals. He allowed eight hits and three runs over six innings, striking out two and walking one.

Rowley Rams racked up eight hits in the game. Justin Bolla and Dimitri Hunt all collected multiple hits for Rowley Rams. Hunt and Bolla each collected two hits to lead Rowley Rams. Rowley Rams didn't commit a single error in the field. Lewi Lheureux had nine chances in the field, the most on the team.

Harrison O'Brien went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Hamilton Generals in hits. Hamilton Generals didn't commit a single error in the field. Brett Harring had the most chances in the field with four. Jake Lanciani led Hamilton Generals with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with six stolen bases.

Make-Up Games / Schedule Updates

Hamilton @ Topsfield (from 6/22)
Sunday, July 15th
5:45pm start
Proctor School


Rowley @ Topsfield (from 6/1)
Thursday, July 19th
5:45pm start
Proctor School


Beverly @ Hamilton (from 7/24)
Monday, July 23rd
5:45pm
Patton Park



Rockport @ Beverly (from 7/5)
Friday, July 20th
6pm

Mariners 12 Townies 8

Manchester-Essex got up 9 to 0 through 2 innings but Rockport clawed back to get the score within 2. The Mariners tacked on 3 more runs in the bottom of the 6th to seal the victory.

Rory Gentile went 3 for 3 with a double and a home run. Adam Philpott also went deep.

Peter Clark picked up the win going 4+ innings for the Mariners, Kellen Field closed it out.

For Rockport, Jordan Pallazola and Mike Emerson both hit home runs.

Make-Up Games

M/E @ Hamilton (from 6/28)
Wednesday, July 18th
5:45pm start
@ Patton Park

Rockport @ Topsfield (from 6/29)
Thursday, August 2nd
5:45pm start
@ Proctor School 

4-Hit Day for Doucette Leads Ipswich Chiefs Past Topsfield Tories

Greg Doucette was in the zone on Monday, tallying four hits and leading Ipswich Chiefs to a 14-5 win over Topsfield Tories. Doucette tripled in the first, singled in the second, singled in the second, and singled in the fourth.

Ipswich Chiefs grabbed an early lead. Ipswich Chiefs scored on a single by RJ Libby in the first inning, a triple by Doucette in the first inning, a single by Jake Greaney in the first inning, a double by Corey Greaney in the first inning, a double by Libby in the second inning, a single by Doucette in the second inning, a single by Dave Moore in the second inning, a single by Greaney in the second inning, a fielder's choice by Steven Solimeno in the second inning, a stolen base by Greaney in the second inning, and a single by Doucette in the second inning.

Ipswich Chiefs notched eight runs in the second inning. Libby, Doucette, Moore, Greaney, Solimeno, and Sam Blizard all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Caleb Comeau led things off on the pitcher's mound for Ipswich Chiefs. He allowed seven hits and five runs over six innings, striking out five. Shane Grady led things off on the mound for Topsfield Tories. He went six innings, allowing 14 runs on 16 hits and striking out two.

Ipswich Chiefs had 16 hits in the game. Doucette, Blizard, Libby, Greaney, and Greaney all collected multiple hits for Ipswich Chiefs. Doucette led Ipswich Chiefs with four hits in five at bats. Ipswich Chiefs didn't commit a single error in the field. Solimeno had eight chances in the field, the most on the team.

Topsfield Tories saw the ball well today, racking up eight hits in the game. Alan Nahigian, Nolan Rice, and Mike Debiasi each had multiple hits for Topsfield Tories.

Beverly 4, Topsfield 0

Dan Cashman pitched a complete game shutout to top the Tories.

Mariners 4 Townies 0

Marc Phinney tossed a shutout for Manchester/Essex on sunday night in Rockport.

Bats Blistered As Hamilton Generals Falls to Rockport Townies in High-Scoring Game

Both teams put up a bunch of runs, but Hamilton Generals fell to Rockport Townies 13-8 on Thursday.  Hamilton Generals took an early lead in the first inning when an error scored one run for Hamilton Generals.

Rockport Townies took the lead for good with five runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Dylan Maki singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run, Keady Segel singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run, Tyler Watkins singled on a 0-2 count, scoring two runs, and Kyle Nelson grounded out, scoring one run.

Marcus Cottone pitched Rockport Townies to victory. He lasted four innings, allowing seven hits and seven runs while striking out one. Jason Vizena threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.  Luke Painchaud took the loss for Hamilton Generals. He surrendered nine runs on 12 hits over three and a third innings, striking out three and walking one.

Hamilton Generals collected eight hits on the day. Harrison O'Brien and Larry Saggese each collected multiple hits for Hamilton Generals. O'Brien went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Hamilton Generals in hits. Hamilton Generals tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Jake Lanciani led the way with three.

Rockport Townies totaled 18 hits in the game. Segel, Nelson, Alex Webb, Watkins, Maki, Conor Ressel, Jay Fulmer, and Jordan Pallazola each had multiple hits for Rockport Townies.

Rowley 14 Topsfield 7

Rowley beat Topsfield 14 to 7 Friday night in Topsfield

Mariners 14 Chiefs 2

Four RBI Day For Rory Gentile Spells Out Victory For Man./Essex Mariners Over Ipswich Chiefs

Rory Gentile was bad news for opposing pitchers on Thursday, driving in four on three hits to lead Man./Essex Mariners past Ipswich Chiefs 14-2 on Thursday. Gentile drove in runs on a double in the first, a single in the second, and a triple in the third.

Man./Essex Mariners fired up the offense in the first inning. Man./Essex Mariners scored one run when Gentile doubled.

Man./Essex Mariners tallied four runs in the fifth inning. The offensive onslaught came from singles by Paul Crehan and Eric Chalmers and a double by Peter Clark.

Rusty Tucker led the Man./Essex Mariners to victory on the mound. He went four innings, allowing zero runs on one hit, striking out 11 and walking one. Clark threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Jake Kivekas took the loss for Ipswich Chiefs. He lasted two innings, allowing five hits and six runs.

Man./Essex Mariners scattered 13 hits in the game. Gentile, Chalmers, Clark, Caulin Rogers, Adam Philpott, and Crehan each had multiple hits for Man./Essex Mariners. Gentile led Man./Essex Mariners with three hits.

Greg Doucette went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Ipswich Chiefs in hits.

Rams - 5 Tories - 0

Jake Baressi went the distance for Rowley, CJ Ingraham has 2 hits and 2 RBI. The 2 teams meet again Friday in Topsfield.

Ipswich Chiefs Takes Victory Over Man./Essex Mariners in a High-Scoring Affair

Both Ipswich Chiefs and Man./Essex Mariners had their offenses going on Monday, but Ipswich Chiefs eventually prevailed 11-7.

Ipswich Chiefs captured the lead in the second inning. RJ Libby drove in one when he singled.
In the top of the third inning, Man./Essex Mariners tied things up at four when Adam Philpott's sac fly scored one run for Man./Essex Mariners.

Ipswich Chiefs took the lead for good with four runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Libby doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs and Greg Doucette homered on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs.

Man./Essex Mariners scored three runs in the sixth inning. Man./Essex Mariners offense in the inning was led by Rory Gentile and Marc Phinney, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Jake Greaney earned the victory on the mound for Ipswich Chiefs. He allowed three hits and three runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out one. Doucette threw one and one-third innings in relief out of the bullpen. Doucette recorded the last four outs to earn the save for Ipswich Chiefs.  Phinney took the loss for Man./Essex Mariners. He went one and two-thirds innings, allowing three runs on five hits, striking out three and walking zero.

Will Diezemann started the game for Ipswich Chiefs. He surrendered four runs on four hits over four innings, striking out three Ryan Marques started the game for Man./Essex Mariners. He went three and a third innings, allowing six runs on five hits and striking out four.

Ipswich Chiefs tallied two home runs on the day. Doucette had a long ball in the fourth inning. Chas Rousseau had a homer in the fifth inning.

Ipswich Chiefs scattered 15 hits in the game. Doucette, Libby, Sam Blizard, and Dave Moore all managed multiple hits for Ipswich Chiefs. Libby and Doucette each collected three hits to lead Ipswich Chiefs. Ipswich Chiefs was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Jay Galoski made the most plays with four.

Man./Essex Mariners collected eight hits on the day. Gentile, Phinney, Noah Aiello, and Mike Cain each had multiple hits for Man./Essex Mariners. Man./Essex Mariners was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Cain had the most chances in the field with three.

Rockport Townies Stays Scrappy In Loss To Hamilton Generals

Despite a 4-run deficit in the second inning, Rockport Townies almost came all the way back, eventually falling 8-7 to Hamilton Generals on Monday. Rockport Townies scored four runs in the failed comeback on a double by Kyle Nelson in the third, a walk by Dylan Maki in the fourth, and a single by Keady Segel in the fourth.

Rockport Townies was right in it until Hamilton Generals in the sixth inning.  Hamilton Generals opened up scoring in the first inning, when Larry Saggese singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.

Rockport Townies evened things up at seven in the bottom of the fourth inning. Rockport Townies scored two runs when Segel singled.  Rockport Townies put up three runs in the fourth inning. Rockport Townies's big bats in the inning were led by a single by Segel and by Maki.

Sal Guarino was the winning pitcher for Hamilton Generals. He surrendered zero runs on one hit over three innings, striking out one and walking zero.  Maki took the loss for Rockport Townies. He surrendered zero runs on zero hits over two innings, striking out five.

Phil Durgin started the game for Hamilton Generals. He allowed five hits and seven runs over four innings, striking out three.  Rockport Townies totaled six hits in the game. Segel and Nelson each collected multiple hits for Rockport Townies. Nelson and Segel each managed two hits to lead Rockport Townies.

Hamilton Generals collected 13 hits on the day. Saggese and Harrison O'Brien all collected multiple hits for Hamilton Generals.

Rockport @ Beverly (from 6/28) Make Up

Friday 7/6
5:45pm
@ Cooney

Cashman's Walk-off Picture Perfect Ending In Rowley Rams's Victory Over Ipswich Chiefs

Rowley Rams took their game in dramatic walk-off fashion, thanks to a walk-off at the end of the game to topple Ipswich Chiefs. The game was tied at six with Rowley Rams batting in the bottom of the seventh when Tim Cashman was struck by a pitch, driving in a run.

There was plenty of action on the basepaths as Rowley Rams collected 16 hits and Ipswich Chiefs had five.

Ipswich Chiefs got things started in the first inning when Greg Doucette doubled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run.

In the bottom of the sixth inning, Rowley Rams tied things up at six when J. Cashman singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

Rowley Rams tallied four runs in the fourth inning. Rowley Rams put the pressure on, lead by singles by Dylan Copeland, Cashman, and Jake Barressi.  Ipswich Chiefs scored three runs in the fifth inning. Ipswich Chiefs offense in the inning was led by RJ Libby and Jake Greaney, all driving in runs in the frame.

Dave Ingraham led the Rowley Rams to victory on the mound. He surrendered zero runs on one hit over two and a third innings, striking out one.  Greaney took the loss for Ipswich Chiefs. He lasted six and a third innings, allowing 16 hits and seven runs while striking out three.

Cashman started the game for Rowley Rams. He surrendered six runs on four hits over four and two-thirds innings, striking out seven.  Rowley Rams totaled 16 hits. Dimitri Hunt, Mark Berkland, Barressi, Copeland, and Cashman all collected multiple hits for Rowley Rams. Hunt led Rowley Rams with four hits in five at bats. Rowley Rams was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Berkland had the most chances in the field with eight.  Doucette went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Ipswich Chiefs in hits.