Hamilton Generals snatched the lead late in the game in a 3-2 victory over Rowley Rams on Thursday. The game was tied at one with Rowley Rams batting in the top of the sixth when Dimitri Hunt singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run. The pitching was strong on both sides. Hamilton Generals pitchers struck out five, while Rowley Rams pitchers sat down 12.
Hamilton Generals fired up the offense in the first inning, when Hunter Willochoski doubled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run. In the bottom of the seventh inning, Hamilton Generals tied things up at two. Harrison O'Brien drove in one when O'Brien singled. Jake Lanciani led the Hamilton Generals to victory on the hill. The ace lasted one inning, allowing one hit and zero runs while walking zero. Luke Painchaud threw one-third of an inning in relief out of the bullpen.
Tim Cashman took the loss for Rowley Rams. Cashman surrendered two runs on two hits over one-third of an inning, striking out one and walking zero. Jake Baressi started the game for Rowley Rams. The pitcher allowed five hits and one run over six innings, striking out 11 Luke Mclintock started the game for Hamilton Generals. The fireballer allowed six hits and two runs over five and two-thirds innings, striking out five. O'Brien went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Hamilton Generals in hits. Lanciani led Hamilton Generals with two stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with six stolen bases.
