Late Score Costs Rockport Townies Against Hamilton Generals
Rockport Townies lost the lead late in a 13-8 defeat to Hamilton Generals on Sunday. The game was tied at six with Hamilton Generals batting in the top of the fifth when Larry Saggese singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.
Joe Muzio drove in five runners in the loss. Muzio drove in runs on a home run in the first, a single in the third, and a single in the fourth. Hamilton Generals got things moving in the first inning, when Aidan Cann singled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs. Rockport Townies tallied three runs in the third inning. Muzio and Kyle Nelson each had RBIs in the frame. Carter Coffey was credited with the victory for Hamilton Generals. The hurler surrendered three runs on six hits over five innings, striking out seven.
Jack Engel took the loss for Rockport Townies. Engel surrendered seven runs on seven hits over two and two-thirds innings, striking out one.
Sal Guarino started the game for Hamilton Generals. The fireballer lasted two innings, allowing five hits and five runs while striking out two and walking one Kenzie Quinn started the game for Rockport Townies. The bulldog surrendered six runs on seven hits over four and a third innings, striking out two
Rockport Townies hit two home runs on the day. Cal Twombly had a dinger in the seventh inning. Muzio went deep in the first inning.
Rockport Townies had 11 hits in the game. Muzio, Charlie MacDowell, and Jack Sperry each managed multiple hits for Rockport Townies. Muzio went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Rockport Townies in hits.
Hamilton Generals collected 14 hits. Harrison O'Brien, Cann, Saggese, Huhger Willochoski, and Tobin Goldfield all had multiple hits for Hamilton Generals. Hamilton Generals was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Saggese made the most plays with ten.
