Game 4 (cont.) - Hamilton repeats at ITL champs after epic 12 inning Saturday clash

Hamilton repeats at ITL champs after epic 12 inning Saturday clash
By Matt Williams

 

For the first time in more than 50 years, Hamilton has won back-to-back championships in the Intertown Twilight League. Beyond that, though, what the Generals and Manchester Mariners did on Saturday might never be duplicated in another 50 years of summer baseball.

An epic 12-inning clash that multiple observers said was the best baseball game they’d ever witnessed was tied 4-4 on Saturday night when it was called due to darkness. Under ITL rules, that Game 4 had to be repeated in its entirety at Gosbee Park on Sunday (rather than picked up beginning with the top of the 13th).

Defending champion Hamilton rallied to win that Game 4, 8-4, to take the best-of-three series 3-1 and claim the ITL title for a second straight summer.

A seven run explosion in the fifth inning broke the game open and delivered the championship for the Generals. A fielder’s choice RBI by Harrison O’Brien gave Hamilton the lead, Paul Horgan followed with a single and Nick Freni was hit by a pitch with the bases full to make it 5-3.

Connor McClintock then delivered the knockout blow with a 3-run double with two outs to produce an 8-3 cushion. Ace Luke McClintock came on for the final three innings to slam the door, allowing no hits and fanning five while conceding one unearned run.

Adam Green picked up the win with four innings of efficient work. Carter Coffey scored a pair of runs, including one in the first inning, and Horgan added two hits.

For the Mariners, Corey McCollum had a 2-run double to yield a 3-1 lead in the third. Kevin Carter scored twice, James McKenna scored once. Jack Shaw threw five solid frames but couldn’t hold the Generals lineup down.

As memorable as winning a second straight title was, Saturday’s would-be Game 4 is the one North Shore fans may talk about for years to come. Needing a win to keep the series going, Manchester turned to ace Rusty Tucker and he delivered one of the most impressive performances of his long and illustrious ITL career.

Tucker threw 10 innings and struck out 17 batters while only walking one on a Herculean 161 pitches. He worked his way around 10 hits, the vast majority of those in the late innings. Hamilton had the potential go ahead run left on base in the seventh, thrown out trying to score in the eighth and left on base in the 11th before finally breaking trough against bullpen are Brett Moore in the 12th.

Tobin Clark-Goldfeld led off with a single and scored on an O’Brien single. Hamilton added an insurance run on a Carter Coffey single to put the Generals three outs away from the title.

Sachem Ramos, however, had other plans. One of Manchester’s heroes clubbed a 2-run homer with no outs to knot the game once more at 4-4 in dramatic fashion.

The Mariners threatened to walk off when McKenna followed with a single, but Coffey bore down to record the next three outs (including Freni throwing out a runner stealing) to end Saturday’s bout in a stalemate.

Coffey wound up throwing eight innings in relief, the first seven of which were scoreless before Ramos’ bomb. He fanned eight and Phil Durgin threw the first four with four strikeouts, but Manchester had a 2-1 lead when he left.

With Tucker dealing, it appeared Manchester would win and force the winner-take-all Game 5. Freni had other plans, clobbering a solo homer in the top of the sixth to make it 2-2 and force the extra frames.

Caulin Rogers and Corey Burnham also had hits for Manchester on Saturday. The Gens couldn’t manufacture a lead despite having a 15-7 edge in hits with big knocks from Luke McClintock (3-for-6), O’Brien (3-for-6), Freni (2-for-6) and Connor McClintock (2-for-6).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Game 4: Man./Essex Mariners And Hamilton Generals Tie

Man./Essex Mariners And Hamilton Generals Tie

Man./Essex Mariners tied the game on a home run in the twelfth inning as Man./Essex Mariners tied Hamilton Generals 4-4 on Saturday. Man./Essex Mariners tallied one home run on the day. Sachem Ramos had a four bagger in the twelfth inning.

Cory Burnham, Rusty Tucker, Caulin Rogers, James McKenna, Ramos, Alex Ray, and Brett Moore all had one hit to lead Man./Essex Mariners.

Hamilton Generals totaled 15 hits. Luke Mclintock, Harrison O'Brien, Nick Freni, Carter Coffey, Conor Mclintock, and Tobin Clark-Goldfeld each managed multiple hits for Hamilton Generals. Hamilton Generals didn't commit a single error in the field. Freni had the most chances in the field with 14.

Game 4 will be replayed on Sunday, Aug. 20th 4pm in Essex.  

Photos by Dan Ryan

Abbott, Mariners extend ITL finals

Abbott, Mariners extend ITL finals
By Matt Williams | Asst. Sports Editor

Hamilton’s first hit of Wednesday’s Intertown Twilight League championship Game 3 was a loud one — but by the time it came off Will Frain’s bat, Manchester had all but extended the series.

The Mariners jumped out to a five run lead and Zach Abbott held the defending champion Generals hitless over the first 10 outs on their way to a 6-1 victory to stay alive and force Game 4 this Saturday. It’s a best-of-five set so if Manchester extends once again, this summer’s champion would be crowned on Sunday.

Will Frain’s solo homer in the bottom of the fourth erased Abbott’s no-hitter and shutout bid, but the righthander from St. A’s didn’t allow any more damage. The Generals managed three more hits and got two men on in the sixth, but a double play ball ended that threat. In all, Abbott’s line read like a perfect stopper: complete game, four hits, five strikeouts and a mere one walk.

Luke McClintock out of Babson got the ball for Hamilton and threw six innings while conceding seven hits and fanning four. He walked eight, though, which helped the Mariners break the seal with one in the third and add four in the fourth to take command.

James McKenna went 3-for-5 and scored twice for Manchester while Sachem Ramos drove in a pair. Caulin Rogers added two hits, including a double, and a run scored from the leadoff spot and Rusty Tucker and Tommy Elliot both added base knocks.

The Generals, who are looking to repeat as ITL champs after ending a 31-year drought 12 months ago, saw Frain got 2-for-3 with Carter Coffey and Nick Freni getting the other hits. Mark Roselli threw a shutout frame in relief and struck out a pair.

Game 3: Hamilton Generals Fall Short to Man./Essex Mariners, 6-1

Man./Essex Mariners scored four runs in the fourth inning. The big inning for Man./Essex Mariners came thanks to singles by Sachem Ramos and Mike Quill. 

Zack Abbott pitched Man./Essex Mariners to victory. The bulldog allowed four hits and one run over seven innings, striking out five and walking one.  Luke Mclintock took the loss for Hamilton Generals. The pitcher allowed seven hits and six runs over six innings, striking out four. 

Hamilton Generals hit one home run on the day. Will Frain had a dinger in the fourth inning.
Frain went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Hamilton Generals in hits.  Man./Essex Mariners racked up nine hits on the day. James McKenna and Caulin Rogers all collected multiple hits for Man./Essex Mariners. McKenna led Man./Essex Mariners with three hits in five at bats. Man./Essex Mariners didn't commit a single error in the field. Ramos had the most chances in the field with five.

Mariners 6 Generals 1

 Zack Abbott pitched a complete game in Hamilton last night holding a very good Generals line up to just 4 hits and 1 run, while striking out 5.

The Mariners struck first in the 3rd, James McKenna hit a double after a pair of walks. In the 4th Sach Ramos and Mike Quill both had 2RBI singles.

Will Frain hit a solo home run for Hamilton in the bottom of the 4th. Manchester-Essex answered back with a Kevin Carter sac fly in the top of the 6th.

The Generals threatened in the bottom of the 6th but a double play on a liner in the gap foiled the comeback.

The Mariners played clean defensively not committing any errors and allowing only one walk.

Frain lead the Generals with 2 hits, Carter Coffey and Freni each had 1 hit. Luke McClintock took the loss for Hamilton, pitching 6 innings. Roselli had a scoreless inning out of the pen.

Hamilton leads the series two games to one. Game four is Saturday in Essex at 4:00pm.

GENERALS TAKE COMMAND: Hamilton takes a 2-0 lead in ITL finals with weekend sweep of Mariners

GENERALS TAKE COMMAND: Hamilton takes a 2-0 lead in ITL finals with weekend sweep of Mariners

 
By Nick Curcuru Sports Editor



The Hamilton Generals are now one win away from back-to-back Intertown Twilight Baseball League championships.

The Generals took control of the best-of-five series over the weekend with a pair of wins to open up the ITL finals, 4-1 in Game 1 on Saturday at Patton Park and 11-6 on Sunday over the Manchester Essex Mariners in Game 2 at Gosbee Park.



With the win, Hamilton can clinch the ITL crown on Wednesday with a win in Game 3 at Patton Park (5:30 p.m.).

The Generals found themselves in a tough spot through five innings of Sunday’s Game 2, trailing 5-3. But the bats came alive in the decisive sixth inning, a six run rally that saw Hamilton snatch the lead for good.

After a run came home on a fielding error Harrison O’Brien tied it up at 5-5 with a RBI single scoring Nick Freni, who singled. Will Frain followed by driving in what turned out to be the game winning runs with a single scoring Conor McLintock and Harrison O’Brien for a 7-5 Generals edge. The defending ITL champs were not done their either as Hunter Wilichoski skied a two-run shot to left center, his second homer of the game, for a 9-5 edge.




Freni tacked two runs onto that lead in the seventh with a two run blast and Hamilton closed it out allowing a run in the bottom of the seventh for an 11-6 win.

It was a back-and-forth game early on with Hamilton taking the lead in the top of the first when Wilichoski’s sacrifice fly scored O’Brien. The Mariners, however, had an answer in the bottom of the frame with Caulin Rogers hitting a leadoff homer to tie it up at 1-1.




The Mariners took a 4-1 lead in the third with Rusty Tucker singling in a pair of runs and James McKenna singling in another. The teams traded runs from there on a Wilichoski homer for Hamilton and a fielding error scoring Mike Quill for Manchester Essex to make it 5-3 and set the stage for Hamilton’s big inning.




The Generals jumped out to a 1-0 series lead on Saturday with a big pitching performance from Adam Green and Carter Coffey, who combined for a three hitter. O’Brien knocked in a pair of runs in the Game 1 win with Wilichoski and Larry Saggese also driving in a run

Game 2 - Man./Essex Mariners Drops Game to Hamilton Generals After Late Score

Man./Essex Mariners Drops Game to Hamilton Generals After Late Score

Man./Essex Mariners stayed in it until the end, but Hamilton Generals pulled away late in an 11-6 victory on Sunday. The game was tied at five with Hamilton Generals batting in the top of the sixth when Will Frain doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs.  Man./Essex Mariners collected five hits and Hamilton Generals had 11 in the high-scoring affair. 

Hamilton Generals took an early lead in the second inning. An error scored one run for Hamilton Generals.  After Hamilton Generals scored one run in the top of the fifth, Man./Essex Mariners answered with one of their own. Hamilton Generals scored when Hunter Willochoski hit a solo homer.
Man./Essex Mariners tallied three runs in the third inning. The big inning was thanks to singles by Rusty Tucker and James McKenna. 

Willochoski earned the win for Hamilton Generals. Willochoski lasted three innings, allowing one hit and two runs while striking out four. Carter Coffey threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.  Tucker took the loss for Man./Essex Mariners. Tucker lasted seven innings, allowing 11 hits and 11 runs while striking out five and walking one. 

Phil Durgin started the game for Hamilton Generals. The bulldog allowed four hits and four runs over three innings, striking out one.  Man./Essex Mariners smacked one home run on the day. Caulin Rogers put one out in the first inning. 

Luis Reyes, Brett Moore, Tucker, Rogers, and McKenna each managed one hit to lead Man./Essex Mariners.  Hamilton Generals totaled 11 hits in the game. Paul Horgan, Nick Freni, Willochoski, and Frain all managed multiple hits for Hamilton Generals.

Game 1: Hamilton Generals Downs Man./Essex Mariners, 4-1

Hamilton Generals Downs Man./Essex Mariners, 4-1

Hamilton Generals took home a 4-1 victory over Man./Essex Mariners on Saturday.
Carter Coffey got the win for Hamilton Generals. Coffey surrendered one run on three hits over four innings.  Sachem Ramos took the loss for Man./Essex Mariners. Ramos went three innings, allowing three runs on three hits and striking out two. 

Adam Green started the game for Hamilton Generals. The pitcher surrendered zero runs on zero hits over three innings.  Tobin Clark-Goldfeld, Harrison O'Brien, Luke Mclintock, Hunter Willochoski, Nick Freni, and Paul Horgan each collected one hit to lead Hamilton Generals. Hamilton Generals didn't commit a single error in the field. Mclintock had the most chances in the field with ten. 

Ramos led Man./Essex Mariners with two hits in three at bats. Man./Essex Mariners was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Cory Burnham made the most plays with six.

Mclintock's Walk-off Picture Perfect Ending In Hamilton Generals's Victory Over Rowley Rams

A walk-off double led Hamilton Generals past Rowley Rams 4-3 on Thursday. The game was tied at three with Hamilton Generals batting in the bottom of the eighth when Luke Mclintock doubled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run.

Rowley Rams fired up the offense in the first inning. Dave Ingraham lined out, scoring one run.
In the bottom of the fourth inning, Hamilton Generals tied things up at three when Paul Horgan grounded out, scoring one run. 

Hunter Willochoski took the win for Hamilton Generals. The pitcher lasted four innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out three.  Ingraham took the loss for Rowley Rams. The bulldog allowed five hits and four runs over seven and a third innings, striking out six. 

Phil Durgin started the game for Hamilton Generals. The bulldog went four innings, allowing three runs on five hits and striking out two. Tobin Clark-Goldfeld went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Hamilton Generals in hits.  CJ Ingraham led Rowley Rams with two hits in four at bats.

Rowley Rams Grabs Lead in Sixth Inning for Victory Over Hamilton Generals

 Rowley Rams defeated Hamilton Generals 7-5 on Wednesday after taking the lead late in the game. The game was tied at five with Rowley Rams batting in the bottom of the sixth when Joe White singled on a 3-1 count, scoring two runs. 

Rowley Rams earned the victory despite allowing Hamilton Generals to score four runs in the fourth inning. Hamilton Generals's big inning was driven by walks by Larry Saggese and Carter Coffey and singles by Conor Mclintock and Harrison O'Brien. 

Dylan Copeland was the winning pitcher for Rowley Rams. The hurler went five and two-thirds innings, allowing five runs on eight hits and striking out five. Colby Ingraham recorded the last three outs to earn the save for Rowley Rams. 

Coffey took the loss for Hamilton Generals. The bulldog surrendered four runs on four hits over two innings, striking out one and walking one. Luke Mclintock started the game for Hamilton Generals. Mclintock lasted four innings, allowing three hits and three runs while striking out four.

Rich Williams led Rowley Rams with two hits in four at bats. Rowley Rams didn't commit a single error in the field. White had the most chances in the field with seven.  Hamilton Generals had nine hits in the game. Mclintock, Mclintock, and O'Brien each had multiple hits for Hamilton Generals.

Hamilton @ Rowley Game 2 postponed

The two teams will play at Erias tomorrow night @ 5:30pm - Wed. Aug. 9th.  Game 3 if necessary will be at Patton Park on Thurs.

From the news

 

DANDY DOZEN: Mariners sweep Townies to advance to ITL Finals

By Nick Curcuru Sports Editor

For the 12th season in a row the Manchester Essex Mariners are heading to the Intertown Twilight Baseball League Finals.

The Mariners punched their ticket to the finals on Monday with a 5-2 win over the rival Rockport Townies to complete a two-game sweep in the best-of-three semifinals.

 

Manchester Essex now awaits the winner of the other semifinal series between the defending ITL champion Hamilton Generals and Rowley Rams. Heading into Tuesday evening's Game 2 the Generals held a 1-0 series lead thanks to an extra innings win in Game 1 of the series.

The ITL Finals will begin on Saturday, August 12 with the fourth-seeded Mariners hitting the road. The Finals goes to Gosbee Park in Essex for Game 2 on Saturday with Game 3 on the road next Wednesday. If necessary Game 4 and Game 5 will be on Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20 if necessary. As the No. 4 seed, the Mariners will not have home field advantage in the finals.

The Mariners knocked off the regular season champ Townies with a two-game sweep thanks to a pair of stellar pitching performances.

Zach Abbott got the win in Game 2 going the distance allowing two runs on nine hits with seven strikeouts. 

Manchester Essex took control of the game right away building a 4-0 lead after two innings of play. James McKenna singled in Caulin Rogers, who led off the frame with a double, for a 1-0 lead after one. The Mariners tacked on three more in the second with Sachem Ramos' grounder on the infield plating Cory Burnham (walk) for a 2-0 lead. Rusty Tucker knocked in what turned out to be the winning run with a two RBI double plating Rogers and Ramos for a 4-0 Mariners edge.

The Townies got a run back in the fourth when Keady Segel singled in Danny Ryan after Rockport started the inning with three straight singles. Abbott, however, got a pop up and two strikeouts to get out of the jam without further damage.

Rogers singled in Tommy Elliot for the Mariners in the sixth for an insurance run, which almost came in handy as Rockport threatened in the top of the seventh. Three hits in the inning scored pinch runner Michael Murphy to cut the deficit to 5-2 and the Townies put the tying run at the plate after a Jameson Kamm RBI double and a Jack Sperry single. The Mariners, however, got out of the jam after Ramos picked off a runner at first base from his catcher position to end the game.

The Mariners took command of the series by winning a 2-1 nail-biter in Game 1 on Sunday night at Evans Field in Rockport. Tucker went the distance striking out 13 to earn the win while MacKenzie Quinn pitched well for the Townies as well.

Mariners 5 Townies 2

 Last night in Essex, Zack Abbott pitched a complete game to lead the Mariners over the Townies 5 to 2. With the win the Mariners now advance to the ITL finals.

More details to follow.

ITL playoff field set, Rockport Townies land the No. 1 seed

ITL playoff field set, Rockport Townies land the No. 1 seed

By Nick Curcuru Sports Editor

America’s Oldest Amateur baseball league, the Intertown Twilight Baseball League, will begin postseason play this weekend, and four very familiar faces will make up the final four including both Cape Ann squads.

 

While the final two seeds still need to be sorted out, the Semifinal his set with the Rockport Townies, defending league champion Hamilton Generals, the Rowley Rams and the Manchester Essex Mariners advancing with the Beverly Giants and Ipswich Chiefs eliminated from postseason contention.

The four semifinalists have all won championships in the last five years with the Generals breaking a 30-year drought to take home the 2022 crown. The Mariners won the title in both 2021 and 2019 with the Rams taking home the title in 2020 and the Townies last winning in 2018.

The best-of-three semifinals will begin on Sunday with the best-of-five finals beginning on Saturday, August 12.

Heading into Tuesday night’s action, the Rockport Townies had already clinched the No. 1 seed, finishing up the regular season with a record of 15-4-1. The Hamilton Generals (13-4-1) have wrapped up the No. 2 seed while Rowley (10-5-2) and Manchester Essex (10-7) are battling for the No. 3 seed. Rowley needs one win to clinch the No. 3 spot. Sunday’s Game 1’s will take place at Rockport’s Evans Field and Hamilton’s Patton Park (time still TBA). The Townies will hit the road for Game 2 in the 1 vs. 4 matchup on Monday with Game 3 back at Evans Field on Wednesday if necessary. The Generals will hit the road for Game 2 on Tuesday with Game 3 back at Patton Park on Wednesday if necessary. All times for playoff games are still TBA.

The Townies earned the No. 1 seed with a blend of pitching and hitting. Rockport has used its pitching depth with veteran MacKenzie Quinn along with Kyle Beal, Frew Rowen, Sam MacDowell Derick MacDowell and Will Meuller all seeing big innings. Danny Ryan and Keady Segel have powered the offense.

The Mariners, on the other hand, are looking for a 12th straight berth in the ITL finals. Manchester Essex has reached the ITL finals every year since 2012, winning seven championships in that time span. Rusty Tucker and Zach Abbott have been a strong one-two punch on the mound for the Mariners with Brett Moore and John John Mondello also seeing a lot of innings.

Hamilton Generals Grabs Lead in Sixth Inning to Defeat Rowley Rams

Hamilton Generals took the lead late and defeated Rowley Rams 5-4 on Sunday. The game was tied at four with Hamilton Generals batting in the bottom of the sixth when Paul Horgan doubled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run. Rowley Rams scored three runs in the first inning, but Hamilton Generals still managed to pull out the victory. Rowley Rams scored its runs on a home run by Justin Bolla. 

Rowley Rams fired up the offense in the first inning. Bolla drove in three when Bolla homered. Hunter Willochoski took the win for Hamilton Generals. The pitcher allowed four hits and four runs over seven innings, striking out four. Rich Williams took the loss for Rowley Rams. The pitcher went one inning, allowing two runs on three hits and walking zero. 

Jake Baressi started the game for Rowley Rams. The hurler lasted five innings, allowing three hits and three runs while striking out nine.  Rowley Rams launched two home runs on the day. Bolla went for the long ball in the first inning.  Ingraham had a long ball in the second inning.

 Nick Freni went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Hamilton Generals in hits. Hamilton Generals was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Tobin Clark-Goldfeld had the most chances in the field with five.  Rowley Rams was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. CJ Ingraham made the most plays with two.

 

Mariners 2 Townies 1

Rusty Tucker pitched a complete game with 13 strikeouts to lead the Mariners to a Game 1 victory. 

The Mariners got on the board in the first inning after Caulin Rogers doubled and Sach Rawmos drove him in.

In the 4th Tommy Elliot had an RBI single to knock in Cory Burnham.

The Townies answered back in the 4th scoring 1 run on a deep ground rule double into the right field woods by Danny Ryan.

The Mariners held on 2-1.

Kenz Quinn went 6 innings allowing 2 runs for the home team.

Generals 5 Mariners 4

 

In the regular season finale the Hamilton Generals defeated the Manchester-Essex Mariners 5-4 on after taking the lead late in the game. The game was tied at four with Hamilton Generals batting in the bottom of the sixth when Chris Huggett's sac fly scored one run for Hamilton Generals.

Hamilton Generals got things moving in the first inning. Hamilton Generals scored one run when Will Frain doubled.

Adam Green was on the mound for Hamilton Generals. Green allowed 7 hits and four runs over five innings innings, striking out three. Brian Nicoll picked up the win in relief with one scoreless inning.

Cory McCollum pitched well but took the loss with one plus innings out of the bullpen, Bob Whynott entered the game in the sixth inning with the bases loaded and recorded two big strikeouts against the heart of the General lineup. Ryan Marques started and allowed two runs over four innings.

Frain, Conor Mclintock, Huggett, Harrison O'Brien, Luke Mclintock, Hunter Willochoski, Nick Freni, and Neil Simmons all had one hit to lead Hamilton Generals.

Matt McKenna went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Man./Essex Mariners in hits. Cory Burnham, Tyler Rogers, Luis Reyes, James Mckenna and McCollum all added hits.

First Round Playoffs Schedule

 

Sun, Aug 6th 

(4) Man./Essex Mariners @ (1) Rockport Townies 6:30PM  Evans Field

(3) Rowley Rams @ (2) Hamilton Generals 4:00PM Patton Park

Mon, Aug 7th 

(1) Rockport Townies @ (4) Man./Essex Mariners 5:30PM  Annie Gosbee Field at Memorial Park

Tue, Aug 8th 

(2) Hamilton Generals @ Rowley Rams 5:30PM  Erias Park

Wed, Aug 9th 

(4) Man./Essex Mariners @ (1) Rockport Townies 6:30PM  Evans Field

(3) Rowley Rams @ (2) Hamilton Generals 5:30PM Patton Park

2023 Playoff Match-ups Set

 

2023 PLAYOFFS

• SEMI-FINALS
• (4) M/E vs. (1) Rockport
• Series Tied 0-0
• (3) Rowley vs. (2) Hamilton
• Series Tied 0-0

 

2023 ITL Standings

• TEAM - W-L-T - POINTS
• Rockport 15-4-1 (31)
• Hamilton 15-4-1 (31)
• Rowley 12-5-2 (26)
• Man./Essex 10-9 (20)
• Beverly 5-15 (10)
• Ipswich 0-20 (0)

 

Rams-10, Chiefs-4

 The 2 teams finished their regular season schedules Wednesday night in Rowley. 

Generals 4 Mariners 3

 

• Tuesday's game against Hamilton Generals was a heartbreaker for Man./Essex Mariners, as they lost the lead late in a 4-3 defeat. The game was tied at three with Hamilton Generals batting in the top of the seventh when Luke Mclintock drew a walk, scoring one run.
• In the bottom of the sixth inning, Man./Essex Mariners tied things up at three when Kevin Carter doubled on a 1-2 count, scoring two runs.
• Hamilton Generals scored three runs in the sixth inning. The offensive onslaught by Hamilton Generals was led by Will Frain and Tobin Clark-Goldfeld, all knocking in runs in the inning.
• Mclintock lasted five innings, allowing one hit and one run while striking out seven and walking one. Carter Coffey threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen. Coffey recorded the last six outs to earn the win for Hamilton Generals.
• Man./Essex Mariners hit one home run on the day. Rusty Tucker went deep in the fifth inning.
• Eamon McKenna, Carter, and Tucker each collected one hit to lead Man./Essex Mariners.
• Hamilton Generals had seven hits in the game. Frain and Clark-Goldfeld each collected multiple hits for Hamilton Generals.
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Rams-10, Chiefs-4

Rams 4 Mariners 2

 The Rams scored 3 runs in the 6th to overcome a 2 to 1 deficit. Justin Bolla had a big 2 RBI single for the Rams. Jake Barressi earned the win in relief. Zack Abbott pitched 4 strong innings allowing 0 earned runs for the Mariners. 

Last Night Rain Out

 Last nights game between the Rams and Mariners will be made up in Essex on Thursday.

Mariners 7 Giants 1

Mariners pulled away 7 to 1.

Rams-4, Townies-3 (9 innings)

Joe White singled to score CJ Ingraham with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th breaking a 3-3 tie. 

Richie Williams got the win in relief of Dylan Copeland (7 innings 2 runs).

Sam Macdowell took the loss In relief of Engel(7 innings 2 runs).

The teams meet again tomorrow night in Rockport, 630 start.

Beverly 6 Manchester/Essex 3

 The Beverly Giants picked up the win Tuesday night in Essex, scoring four runs in the first to take a lead they would not relinquish. Brennan Frost picked up the win. Palacious shut the door out of the bullpen.

Giants - Mariners Rained Out

 Makeup scheduled for Thursday 7/20.

Hamilton Generals and Rowley Rams Tie

Rowley Rams got things moving in the first inning. Rowley Rams scored two runs when Tim Cashman doubled.
 

Hamilton Generals totaled eight hits. Harrison O'Brien and Will Frain each managed multiple hits for Hamilton Generals. Frain and O'Brien each managed two hits to lead Hamilton Generals. Hamilton Generals didn't commit a single error in the field. Nick Freni had nine chances in the field, the most on the team. 

Cashman led Rowley Rams with two hits in three at bats.

Mariners 10 Chiefs 0

 The Manchester-Essex Mariners took down the Ipswich Chiefs last night in Essex 10 to 0.

The Mariners got on the board in the bottom of the first with a 2 out 2 RBI triple by Cory Burnham.

Brett Moore carried a perfect game into the 5th.

Rowley Rams Takes a Tough Blow From Hamilton Generals

Wednesday was a long day for Rowley Rams, falling to Hamilton Generals 15-2. Luke Mclintock was the winning pitcher for Hamilton Generals. The bulldog surrendered one run on four hits over five innings, striking out four and walking zero. Adam Green threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Rowley Rams saw the ball well today, racking up six hits in the game. Coldy Ingraham and Rich Williams each collected multiple hits for Rowley Rams. Williams and Ingraham each collected two hits to lead Rowley Rams.

Hamilton Generals tallied 14 hits on the day. Nick Freni, Hunter Willochoski, Harrison O'Brien, Carter Coffey, Chris Huggett, and Tobin Clark-Goldfeld each racked up multiple hits for Hamilton Generals. Hamilton Generals didn't commit a single error in the field. Coffey had the most chances in the field with three.

Mariners 7 Rockport 3

 The Mariners took down the Townies last night 7 to 3 in Essex. Rusty Tucker, Sachem Rawmos and Jack Shaw lead the way for the Mariners on the mound. Mike Quill, Rawmos, Tucker, Alex Ray and James McKenna all had big hits.

Jack Sperry and Zack Morris both had laser ground rule doubles*.

Mariners 5 Townies 2

 Zack Abbott lead the Mariners to victory Sunday night in Rockport with 6 strong innings, allowing just 2 runs. Jack Shaw closed the door in the 7th, picking up the save. 

The offense was lead by the three McKenna brothers, recording all 5 RBIs. "James McKenna hit one of the furthest balls to left I've ever seen here.." said longtime Mariners shortstop Caulin Rogers.

The two teams meet again in Essex on Tuesday night.

Chiefs at Mariners make up

 Chiefs at Mariners makeup will be Thursday 7/13 in Essex.

Rowley-11, Beverly-3

Dave Ingraham picked up the win with 5 scoreless innings of relief on Wednesday night in Rowley. Jake Baressi had a pair of doubles while Justin Bolla and Curtis Putnam both also had multi hit games. 

No game tonight in Essex

 No game tonight in Essex, makeup date to be determined.

Mariners 8 Chiefs 0

 Brett Moore, Rusty Tucker  combined for the shut out.

Tonight's Ipswich Vs M/E moved to Essex

 Tonight's game between Ipswich and M/E is moved to Essex with the Chiefs as the home team. First pitch 5:45.

Hamilton Generals Clinches Lead in Sixth Inning to Defeat Man./Essex Mariners

Hamilton Generals stole the lead late in the game in a 9-8 victory over Man./Essex Mariners on Thursday. The game was tied at five with Hamilton Generals batting in the bottom of the sixth when Tobin Clark-Goldfeld drew a walk, scoring one run.

Hamilton Generals built a four-run lead in the sixth inning and then held off Man./Essex Mariners's charge. Man./Essex Mariners scored three runs in the failed comeback on a single by Mike Quill and a home run by Kevin Carter.
 

Man./Essex Mariners fired up the offense in the first inning. An error scored one run for Man./Essex Mariners.Hamilton Generals knotted the game up at four in the bottom of the fourth inning. Larry Saggese hit into a fielder's choice, scoring one run.

Hunter Willochoski pitched Hamilton Generals to victory. The righty allowed four hits and three runs over two innings, striking out four and walking one. Phil Durgin started the game for Hamilton Generals. The bulldog went five innings, allowing five runs on four hits and striking out five.  Nick Freni led Hamilton Generals with two hits in three at bats.

Man./Essex Mariners tallied eight hits in the game. Carter and Sachem Ramos all collected multiple hits for Man./Essex Mariners.

Man./Essex Mariners Can't Catch Up To Hamilton Generals

Man./Essex Mariners watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 5-2 loss to Hamilton Generals on Tuesday. Hamilton Generals scored on a groundout by Conor Mclintock in the second inning.
In the second inning, Hamilton Generals got their offense started when Carter Coffey was struck by a pitch, driving in a run.

Hamilton Generals scored three runs in the fourth inning. Hamilton Generals offense in the inning was led by Mclintock, Hunter Willochoski, and Nick Freni, all driving in runs in the inning. Luke Mclintock got the win for Hamilton Generals. Mclintock lasted four innings, allowing six hits and two runs while striking out five and walking one. Coffey threw three innings in relief out of the bullpen. Coffey recorded the last nine outs to earn the save for Hamilton Generals.

Rusty Tucker took the loss for Man./Essex Mariners. Tucker went six innings, allowing five runs on nine hits and striking out nine. Bob Whynott, Sachem Ramos, Alex Ray, Kevin McKenna, Mike Quill, Brett Moore, and Tucker each collected one hit to lead Man./Essex Mariners. Man./Essex Mariners was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Ramos had the most chances in the field with 12.
Hamilton Generals tallied ten hits in the game. Paul Horgan, Mclintock, and Willochoski all collected multiple hits for Hamilton Generals.

Rams Walk Off over Mariners

 Rams completed the sweep this week with a 6-5 walk-off win in 9 innings over the Mariners.

Rams 6 Mariners 4

 Rowley wins in Essex 6 to 4

Mariners 11 Giants 2

 Caulin Rogers and Satch Ramos both had 3 hits and 2 rbi to lead the Mariners. James Mckenna had 2 hits and 2 rbi. Rookie Matt Mckenna made a remarkable leaping grab in right then throughout the base runner for a double play in the first. 

Ipswich Chiefs Takes a Tough Blow From Hamilton Generals

Ipswich Chiefs had a tough time generating runs on Monday, dropping their game with Hamilton Generals 10-2.  Ipswich Chiefs got things started in the first inning when Willie Bailey singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

 
Hamilton Generals pulled away for good with three runs in the third inning. In the third Hunter Willochoski singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run and Sean Patrikas singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs. 

Hamilton Generals scored four runs in the seventh inning. Hamilton Generals's big inning was driven by a sac fly by Harrison O'Brien and a home run by Nick Freni.  Carter Coffey was the winning pitcher for Hamilton Generals. The pitcher surrendered one run on three hits over two innings, striking out five and walking zero. Luke Mclintock threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen. 

Phil Durgin started the game for Hamilton Generals. The bulldog allowed two hits and one run over three innings, striking out three.  Bailey led Ipswich Chiefs with two hits in four at bats.
Hamilton Generals tallied 14 hits in the game. Willochoski, Ryan Hutchinson, Mclintock, and Coffey all had multiple hits for Hamilton Generals.

Mariners 8 Giants 3

 Manchester-Essex picked up the win in Beverly 8 to 3. Sachem Ramos recorded the save, striking out 6 in 3 innings. Cory Burnham, Caulin Rogers, Kevin Carter James McKenna and Ramos all had big hits.

Josh Levesque pitched well in relief, allowing just 1 run over 4 innings.

Generals Take 2 over Rams

Hamilton Generals Grabs Lead in Fifth Inning to Defeat Rowley Rams
 

Hamilton Generals defeated Rowley Rams 2-1 on Thursday after taking the lead late in the game, their second close game win over the Rams this week. The game was tied at one with Hamilton Generals batting in the bottom of the fifth when Nick Freni hit a solo homer. 

The pitching was strong on both sides. Hamilton Generals pitchers struck out five, while Rowley Rams pitchers sat down eight. Rowley Rams got on the board in the first inning when Anthony Conte singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. Hamilton Generals knotted the game up at one in the bottom of the fourth inning. Sean Patrikas grounded out, scoring one run. 

Hunter Willochoski earned the victory on the pitcher's mound for Hamilton Generals. The righty lasted six and two-thirds innings, allowing four hits and one run while striking out five. Carter Coffey threw one-third of an inning in relief out of the bullpen. Coffey recorded the last out to earn the save for Hamilton Generals. 

Kyle Greenier took the loss for Rowley Rams. The pitcher went five innings, allowing two runs on six hits and striking out six. Hamilton Generals hit one home run on the day. Freni went deep in the fifth inning.
Freni went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Hamilton Generals in hits. Hamilton Generals was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Luke Mclintock made the most plays with eight.

Townies 4 Mariners 2

 The Rockport Townies scored 3 in the 6th to pull off the victory last night. The rally started with a runner reaching on a dropped third strike. Then big hits by Keady Seagel and Danny Ryan.

Mariners pitcher Brett Moore worked around a few mistakes in the field, allowing 2 earned runs in 5 1/3 innings. Jack Shaw closed the game out for the Mariners, not allowing any runs.

Mackenzie Quinn got the complete game victory for Rockport.

Kevin Carter hit a homerun for the Mariners. Caulin Rogers had 2 hits.

Rematch is Thursday night in Rockport.

6/4, and 6/5 Beverly and Ipswich Games Postponed due to Weather

 6/4 and 6/5 games Beverly & Ipswich have been postponed, makeups TBD

M/E @ Rockport (6/4) Rescheduled

Today's game in Rockport will be rescheduled due to poor field conditions.  

The Makeup date has been confirmed and will be on Thursday, June 8th 6:30pm start in Rockport.

Rams-8, Giants-6

Trailing 2-1 in the top of the fifth, Beverly scored 5 times to take a 6-2 lead but Rowley scored 6 in the bottom of the fifth to regain the lead 8-6. Jake Baressi pitched the final 2 frames for the save and Dave Ingraham got his 2nd W of the season in relief of Joe Martin.

Mariners 7 Chiefs 2

The Manchester-Essex Mariners beat the Ipswich Chiefs 7 to 2 Tuesday. It was a 1 to 1 game into the third when the Mariners pulled ahead 4 to 1. The Chiefs threatened in the 5th with the bases loaded one out but Tommy Elliot came in to close the door after relieving starter Ryan Marques. The Mariners added a few more runs in the 5th on walks and James Mckenna had a rocket home run in the 6th. Mike Quill (Triple) and Caulin Rogers(two hits) both had good days at the plate. Cory Burnham and Kevin Carter had rbi hits.

Cavanaugh pitched well for the Chiefs, going 5 innings. 

Mariners / Townies Sunday in rockport.

Rowley takes 2 in Beverly

Dave Ingraham got the win in relief of Jake Baressi as Rowley edged Beverly 2-1 in game 1. 

Tim Moore got the win in relief of Dylan Copeland and Colby Ingraham picked up the save as the Rams scored twice in the 6th to break a 3-3 tie and secure a 5-3 win in 6 innings (Darkness)

The 2 teams meet again Wednesday at Eiras Field in Rowley 545 pm.

Rockport 14, Hamilton 7

Rockport Townies Grabs Lead in Fifth Inning for Victory Over Hamilton Generals


Rockport Townies stole the lead late in the game in a 14-7 victory over Hamilton Generals on Sunday. The game was tied at five with Rockport Townies batting in the bottom of the fifth when Kyle Nelson singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs.


Rockport Townies earned the victory despite allowing Hamilton Generals to score five runs in the fifth inning. Hamilton Generals's big inning was driven by singles by Phil Durgin, Larry Saggese, and Carter Coffey and a fielder's choice by Sean Patrikas. Rockport Townies got things started in the first inning. An error scored one run for Rockport Townies. Jack Engel led the Rockport Townies to victory on the mound. The pitcher surrendered two runs on two hits over two and a third innings, striking out three.
Durgin took the loss for Hamilton Generals. The hurler went four innings, allowing four runs on five hits and striking out four.


Kenzie Quinn started the game for Rockport Townies. The bulldog allowed eight hits and five runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking zero. Rockport Townies saw the ball well today, racking up 11 hits in the game. Danny Ryan, Keady Segel, Jameson Kamm, and Jack Guelli all had multiple hits for Rockport Townies. Ryan led Rockport Townies with three hits in four at bats. Hamilton Generals tallied ten hits. Coffey and Hunter Willochoski all managed multiple hits for Hamilton Generals. Coffey went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Hamilton Generals in hits.

Mariners 8 Chiefs 2

 Abbot and moore combine for 17k’s over 7 innings, fill in skipper alex ray entered the game in the 6th inning went 1-1 with a double and 2 RBI’s as the mariners cruise to a 8-2 victory over the Ipswich chiefs. Mike quill added 3 hits for the mariners.

2023 Season Kick-Off

 The 2023 ITL season kicks off this Sunday with 3 games on the schedule.  Hamilton looks to defend their title from last season, their first since 1991.  Follow your favorite team via the gamechanger app and get live updates and season stats.  Best of luck to all teams!

2022 Season Recap

 

2022 ITL PLAYOFFS

• FINALS
• (4) M/E vs. (2) Hamilton
• Generals win series 3-1
• SEMI-FINALS
• (4) M/E vs. (1) Rowley
• Mariners win series 2-1
• (3) Rockport vs. (2) Hamilton
• Generals win series 2-0

2022 ITL Standings

• TEAM - W-L-T - POINTS
• Rowley 16-4 (32)
• Hamilton 15-5 (30)
• Rockport 13-6-1 (27)
• Man./Essex 10-8-2 (22)
• Ipswich 2-17-1 (4)*
• Beverly 2-18 (2)**