Two Pitchers Team Up as Hamilton Generals Shuts Out Rockport Townies
Hamilton Generals defeated Rockport Townies 9-0 on Thursday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Luke Painchaud induced a groundout from Derick MacDowell to finish off the game. Hamilton Generals got things started in the first inning when Hunter Willochoski hit a solo homer.
Hamilton Generals tallied three runs in the third inning. Hamilton Generals offense in the inning was led by Larry Saggese and Keegan O’Shea, all knocking in runs in the inning. One bright spot for Rockport Townies was a single by Jake Engel in the fifth inning. Sal Guarino was the winning pitcher for Hamilton Generals. The ace allowed one hit and zero runs over five innings, striking out one. Painchaud threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.
Engel took the loss for Rockport Townies. The southpaw went three innings, allowing six runs on eight hits and striking out two. Hamilton Generals launched one home run on the day. Willochoski went for the long ball in the first inning. Hamilton Generals racked up 13 hits on the day. Saggese, Willochoski, O’Shea, and Paul Horgan all had multiple hits for Hamilton Generals. Horgan, O’Shea, Willochoski, and Saggese each managed two hits to lead Hamilton Generals. Hamilton Generals didn't commit a single error in the field. Jake Lanciani had four chances in the field, the most on the team. Engel led Rockport Townies with one hit in one at bats.
