Luke Painchaud threw a shutout to lead Hamilton Generals past Rockport Townies 7-0 on Thursday.
Hamilton Generals secured the victory thanks to four runs in the fifth inning. Hamilton Generals's big inning was driven by singles by Keegan O’Shea and Chris Huggett and a walk by Ryan Hutchinson.
In the first inning, Hamilton Generals got their offense started when Larry Saggese singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run. Hamilton Generals put up four runs in the fifth inning. Hamilton Generals big bats were led by Hutchinson, O’Shea, and Huggett, who all drove in runs.
One bright spot for Rockport Townies was a single by Jack Sperry in the first inning.
Painchaud was the winning pitcher for Hamilton Generals. Painchaud went seven innings, allowing zero runs on two hits, striking out six and walking one.
Sam MacDowell took the loss for Rockport Townies. The pitcher lasted four innings, allowing four hits and three runs while striking out four. Neil Simmons, Jake Lanciani, Huggett, O’Shea, Saggese, and Aidan Cann each collected one hit to lead Hamilton Generals.
