Man./Essex Mariners claimed a 9-6 victory on Thursday, despite a big push by Beverly Giants in the seventh inning. Brad Petipas and Luke McDonald all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.
The base paths were crowded in this high-scoring game. Man./Essex Mariners collected 11 hits and Beverly Giants had four.
Man./Essex Mariners opened up scoring in the first inning, when Zach Abbott singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.
Man./Essex Mariners notched four runs in the sixth inning. The offensive onslaught by Man./Essex Mariners was led by James McKenna, Abbott, Luis Reyes, and Alex Ray, who all drove in runs.
Ryan Marques got the win for Man./Essex Mariners. The bulldog allowed three hits and two runs over six innings, striking out eight. Corey McCollum threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.
Brady McGrath took the loss for Beverly Giants. The pitcher lasted four innings, allowing six hits and five runs while striking out five.
Man./Essex Mariners racked up 11 hits on the day. Reyes, Ray, and Caulin Rogers all managed multiple hits for Man./Essex Mariners. Reyes led Man./Essex Mariners with three hits in three at bats. Man./Essex Mariners was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Marques made the most plays with three.
