Hamilton reigns supreme in ITL for 4th straight season

It took them four days to record the final nine outs — and add two much needed runs in the top of the seventh — that they needed to clinch the win.

But the wait was well worth it for the Hamilton Generals.

Scoring twice in the final inning, Hamilton snapped a tie game and claimed its fourth consecutive Intertown Twilight League baseball championship Saturday afternoon at Memorial Field in Essex, finishing off a three-game sweep of Manchester with a 7-5 victory.

It was the second straight season in which the Generals swept the Mariners in the ITL finals and fourth consecutive summer that they beat them overall, winning 3 games to 1 in in both 2022 and 2023.

After finishing second behind Manchester during the regular season, Hamilton (19-6) won all five of their playoff games and outscored Manchester, 16-5, in their three-game brooming.

This decisive game originally began on Wednesday at Memorial Field in Essex, with Hamilton taking a 5-2 lead in the fifth inning. But it was suspended at that point due to lightning. Heavy rains and thunder on Thursday again postponed a conclusion of the game on Thursday, so it was moved to Saturday in Hamilton, where a potential Game 4 had already been scheduled.

Fighting gallantly to keep its season alive once play resumed Saturday, Manchester scored three times in the bottom of the sixth inning to tie the game. Cory Burnham had an RBI single for the Mariners before teammates Caulin Rogers and Cory McCollum both stole home successfully.

But the Generals were determined not to play an ‘if necessary’ contest, and got the runs they needed in the top of the seventh.

Ryan Hutchinson — who earned the win on the mound by coming in relief in the sixth and getting the final six outs — reached on a two-base error to open the frame. Nick Freni promptly delivered an RBI single to left, putting Hamilton ahead, 6-5. Later in the inning, Will Cooke was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, bringing home hte Generals’ final run.

Hutchinson, had thrown a complete game shutout in Game 2 of the finals, then locked it down in the bottom of the seventh by inducing two flyouts and a groundout to second base to start his team’s celebration.

Prior to the contest being halted last Wednesday, Hamilton had scored three times in the top of the fifth inning to break a tie game as Gian Gamelli, Hutchinson and Will Jones all had RBI hits. Will Frain added two hits and scored a run.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Generals One Win Away from ITL Title

Thanks to a pair of weekend shutouts, Hamilton is one win victory away from its fourth consecutive Intertown Twilight League baseball championship.

A 5-0 triumph on Saturday, coupled with a 4-0 whitewashing Sunday afternoon, have put the Generals in complete control of their best-of-5 ITL title series against the Manchester Mariners.

Hamilton (now 18-6), which has won all four of its playoff games this summer after finishing second to Manchester by a single game during the regular season, has a clinch the crown once again Wednesday in Game 3 at Memorial Field in Essex (5:30 p.m.). If necessary, Game 4 would be at Patton Park in Hamilton Saturday (4 p.m.), and a potential winner-take-all Game 5 would be held Sunday back in Essex (4 p.m.).

Will Jones was dominant for Hamilton on the mound in Game 1, spinning a complete game three-hitter while striking out eight Mariners. All five runs for the Generals crossed home plate in the second inning thanks to big run-scoring hits from Conor McClintock, Will Frain, Gian Gamelli and Hunter Wilichoski.

Toeing the slab Sunday afternoon at his home ballpark, Ryan Hutchinson also had a stellar performance. He surrendered just two hits and one walk in a complete game effort of his own, also striking out eight. After a one-out double in the first inning by Harry Painter, Hutchinson retired 19 of the final Manchester batters of the afternoon.

Wilichoski’s RBI single in the bottom of the first was all the offense Hamilton would need. Will Cooke added an RBI single to center in the fifth, another run scored on an error, and Giamelli’s triple brought home the final run.

 

 

 

Mariners trail Generals 2-0 in ITL championship series

No room for error

By Nick Giannino

» Sports Editor

The Manchester Essex Mariners are going to have to muster up some magic this week if they want to stay alive in the ITL championship.

Going into the playoffs as the top seed, Manchester made quick work of the Rowley Rams to kick things off, earning a two-game series sweep to advance to the finals for a remarkable 14th consecutive time.

But the going has gotten tough from there, as Hamilton has proven to be a worthy adversary and has now jumped out to a swift 2-0 lead in the best-of-5 title series.

Behind a complete game gem from Will Jones in Saturday’s championship opener, the Generals secured a 5-0 victory for the early series lead. Ryan Hutchinson then came through with an equally effective outing on the mound on Sunday afternoon to help his team to another shutout win, this time a 4-0 decision at Patton Park.

In Game 1, Manchester managed just three hits

off Jones — those coming from Luke Leavitt, James McKenna and Troy Flood — while striking out eight times. Hamilton, meanwhile, plated all five of its runs in a big second inning thanks to RBI hits from Conor McClintock, Will Frain, Gian Gamelli and Hunter Willochoski.

On Sunday, Manchester had just two hits: a double from Harry Painter and a single from leadoff man Lukas Albano. Hutchinson fanned eight batters as well while walking just one in his seven innings of work.

Zach Abbott (5 IP, 8 hits, 4 ER) was solid on the bump for Manchester, but it wasn’t enough.

Now, the Mariners will have to win on Wednesday at home at Memorial Park (5:30 p.m. start) to keep their season alive, and will need three straight wins overall to capture the title.

 

 

 

 

2025 Playoffs in the News

Thank you Townies fans

 Townies season ends with a 3-0 playoff loss to Hamilton at Evans Field on Tuesday 8/5. We appreciate the support of our loyal fans all season long, and will see you in May! ⚾️

Mariners sweep Rams

 

Game 1 Sunday night Mariners win 4-2

Jake Barressi CG 8 ks for Rowley 

Kellen Heney starting pitcher for Mariners who pitched the first 4 innings surrendering rowleys 2 runs in the 3rd inning. 5 k 

Brett Moore would pitch the final 3 innings completely shutting down every chance that Rowley had 3 ip 6 k allowing only 1 hit 

Offense: Rowley would get its only two runs in the 3rd inning from 2 consecutive hits from James wood and Adam Gracie

They would threaten two more times in the 4th loading the bases with no outs and then again in the 5th runners on second and third no outs and Brett Moore would masterfully get out of both innings without allowing a run

Offense for Mariners: 

Mike quill lead off the bottom of the third by getting hit by pitch then tom Connor’s would reach on a throwing error that ended up scoring Mike quill. Next batter Lukas Albano gets up next for a big base hit and would steal the next pitch to put runners on 2nd and 3rd and cas Ostrowski would get up and drive in both of them to make it 3-2 Mariners after 3 innings. Mariners would get another one in the 6th for some insurance on an rbi single from James McKenna that started with Caulin Roger’s reaching on an error. 

2 hits on the night for James McKenna 

Game over 4-2 Mariners game one

Game 2 Mariners 2 Rowley rams 1

Winning pitcher Zach Abbott CG 6 k 5 hits allowed finished the game by striking out the last two batters of the game with a runner on third (tying run with 1 out) . Mariners defense backed up Zach Abbott all night with big plays all around most notably two big diving catches from tom Connor’s and Mike quill. 

Zach Gilmore the losing pitcher pitched a hell of a game for Rowley throwing the entire game as well but the Mariners played just a little more opportunistic baseball then Rowley to secure the 2-1 win in Rowley and to end the rams season and will meet Hamilton in the finals who also swept rockport townies who didn’t score a run in 2 games. 

Mariners got 1 run in the 3rd starting with Caulin rogers reaching with a base hit eventually being driven in by Troy flood. In the top 4 Brett Moore would lead off with a single and after stealing two bases was driven in by Mike quill. 

Rowley got its only run of the night on a homerun from Adam Gracie on a pitch Abbott left a little high

2025 Playoffs Set

2025 ITL Standings

• TEAM - W-L-T - POINTS
• Man./Essex 15-5 (30)
• Hamilton 14-6 (27)*
• Rockport 13-6-1 (27)
• Rowley 9-10-1 (19)
• Beverly 5-15 (10)
• Ipswich 3-17 (6)

 

2025 PLAYOFFS

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

 

Beverly Recs Upend Ipswich Chiefs for 1972 Title

The Beverly Recs defeat the Ipswich Chiefs to win the 1972 ITL title.  The Chiefs beat out the Essex Shipbuilders in the semis to square off against the Recs.  Ipswich Chronicle articles (below) helped fill in some of the details.  Dates are included in the articles below.

 

 

 

 

Rams 9, Chiefs 0

 The Rowley Rams concluded their regular season with a 9-0 victory over the Ipswich Chiefs.  Kyle Greenler was in control all night for the Rams, allowing just one infield hit while striking out 11 to earn the complete game victory.

Shipbuilders Take 1973 ITL Crown

Our long term goal is to fill in all the missing League champions in our league dating back to 1929.  Based on research, we are able to fill in our first missing date.  The 1973 ITL Championship belongs to the Essex Shipbuilders who defeated the Ipswich Chiefs in Aug. 1973.  Below is an except from the Ipswich Chronicle from Aug. 22, 1973 (page 22).  "Daley's Doubles" makes reference to the series that completed the weekend before.

  

Townies 15 Giants 1

 Rockport beats Beverly 15-1 Sunday 7/27 at Cooney Field. First game of the scheduled double header banged due to rain has been forfeited by Beverly. Townies finish the regular season at 13-6-1 giving up the fewest runs in the league. Playoffs start Sunday August 3rd. Opponent will be the Hamilton Generals. Seeding to be determined following the Generals-Mariners two game set this week. 

Rams 4, Mariners 1

 The Rowley Rams evened the series against Manchester with a 4-1 win last night at Eiras Park.  Zach Gilmore pitched a complete game to pick up the win for Rowley.

Mariners 12 Rams 5

From the GDT:

 After having their 12-game win streak snapped at the hands of the Rowley Rams last week, the Manchester Essex Mariners got back to their winning ways on the diamond on Tuesday.

In a rematch of that disappointing setback, Manchester struck early and often, earning a convincing 12-5 decision to push their ITL-best record to 15-2. The Mariners scored six times in the second to break things open and added four insurance runs in the sixth to seal the deal.

Lukas Albano (2 runs, RBI), Caz Ostrowski (2 runs), Troy Flood (3 runs, 2 RBI) and Theo Ostrowski (1 run, 1 RBI) led the charge at the plate with two hits apiece. Caz Ostrowski, Flood and Albano all had doubles. Caulin Rogers also drove in a pair, as did Brendan Chauret.

Defensively, Zack Abbott drew the start on the mound and grabbed the win, going five innings while allowing just one earned run and striking out six. Jack Shaw slammed the door with two strong innings of relief, including four Ks.

Justin Bolla had a 2 run home run for the Rams.

Manchester is right back at it on Wednesday to take on the same Rams squad in a rubber match heading down the regular season stretch.

Townies 12 Chiefs 0

 Rockport wins 12-0 at Ipswich Monday 7/21 to move to 11-6-1. Townies wrap up the regular season Sunday 7/27 with a double header @ Beverly. First game starts at 4p. 

Rockport sweeps DH vs Ipswich

 Townies swept Ipswich in the double header at Evans Field Sunday 7/20 winning first game 4-3 and second 11-0. Townies move to 10-6-1 on the season and are back at it on the road vs Ipswich at Bialek Park on Momday 7/21 at 5:45p.

Rams 11 Mariners 0

 Gilmore pitched a shut out leading the Rams to victory.

Townies 13 Rams 3

 Rockport wins 13-3 over Rowley at Eiras Park on Tuesday 7/16 to move to 8-6-1 on the season. Next up for the Townies is a double header this Sunday 7/20 back home at Evans Field vs the Ipswich Chiefs. First game starts at 4p.  

Rockport 1 Hamilton 0

Rockport wins 1-0 vs Hamilton at Patton Park on Tuesday 7/15.

Townies are now 7-6-1 on the season and next game is at the Rowley Rams on Wednesday 7/16 at 5:45p.

Mariners 8 Giants 1

 Harry Painter Powers Manchester / Essex Mariners Past Beverly Giants

By GameChanger Media

Harry Painter hit two home runs and drove in two as Manchester / Essex Mariners defeated Beverly Giants 8-1 on Tuesday at Memorial Park. Painter homered in the fourth and sixth innings.

A dropped third strike put Beverly Giants on the board in the top of the first.

Manchester / Essex Mariners captured the lead, 2-1, in the bottom of the first after Caulin Rogers singled down the right field line, and , each scoring one run.

A triple by Lukas Albano extended the Manchester / Essex Mariners lead to 3-1 in the bottom of the second inning.

Manchester / Essex Mariners extended their early lead with three runs in the bottom of the third thanks to RBI singles by Theo Ostrowski and Caz Ostrowski.

Painter hit a solo home run to center field in the bottom of the fourth for the Manchester / Essex Mariners.

Manchester / Essex Mariners scored one run in the bottom of the sixth on a solo home run to left field by Painter.

Charlie Rousmaniere earned the win for Manchester / Essex Mariners. The starter surrendered one hit and one run (zero earned) over three innings, striking out four and walking none. Charles Mogar took the loss for Beverly Giants. The hurler went six innings, giving up eight runs on 16 hits, striking out four and walking four. Brett Moore, Vaughn O’leary, and Zack Abbott each came on in relief for Manchester / Essex Mariners and shutdown Beverly Giants.

Manchester / Essex Mariners accumulated 16 hits in the game. Rogers, Troy Flood, and Albano each collected multiple hits for Manchester / Essex Mariners. Tom Elliot stole two bases. Manchester / Essex Mariners stole four bases in the game. Manchester / Essex Mariners turned one double play in the game.

Luke McDonald and Mogar each collected one hit for Beverly Giants. Beverly Giants were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Andrew Terista had the most chances in the field with five.

Next up for Manchester / Essex Mariners is a game against Rowley Rams on Thursday.

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Townies 1 Rams 0

 Extra innings at Evans Field as Rockport walks it off in bottom of the 9th as Will Cahill drives in Owen Aiello for the 1-0 win over Rowley on Sunday 7/13. Townies move to 6-6-1 on the season and are back at it at Patton Park vs Hamilton on Tuesday 7/15.

Mariners 2 Giants 1

 Runs Hard To Come By In Manchester / Essex Mariners Win Versus Beverly Giants

By GameChanger Media

Both teams were strong on the bump on Sunday, but Manchester / Essex Mariners defeated Beverly Giants 2-1. Jack Shaw started the game for Manchester / Essex Mariners and recorded 15 outs.

Manchester / Essex Mariners got on the board in the top of the eighth inning after James Mckenna singled to the left side of the infield, and Tyler Rogers grounded into a fielder's choice, each scoring one run.

Shaw earned the win for Manchester / Essex Mariners. The pitcher gave up one hit and zero runs over five innings, striking out seven and walking two. Charles Mogar took the loss for Beverly Giants. The pitcher went one inning, surrendering two runs on two hits, striking out none and walking one. Nick Brown collected the save. Kellan Heaney pitched two innings of no-run ball for Manchester / Essex Mariners in relief. The lefty gave up zero hits, striking out four and walking two.

Mckenna and Caulin Rogers were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Manchester / Essex Mariners. Rogers and Mckenna each drove in one run for Manchester / Essex Mariners. Manchester / Essex Mariners didn't commit a single error in the field. Mckenna had the most chances in the field with 11.

Josh Levesque and Andrew Terista each collected one hit for Beverly Giants. Levesque led Beverly Giants with one run batted in. The infielder went 1-for-4 on the day. Beverly Giants turned one double play in the game.

Manchester / Essex Mariners welcome Beverly Giants on Tuesday for their next game.

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Townies and Giants split Double Header

 Rockport and Beverly split the double header at Evans Field Friday 7/11. Townies won the first game 8-1 and Giants took the nite cap 4-2. Townies are now 5-6-1 for the season. Rockport's next game is Sunday 7/13 vs Rowley at Evans Field.

Generals 2, Rams 0

 The Hamilton Generals picked up the win on Wednesday night over the Rowley Rams 2-0.  Ryan Hutchinson pitched a complete game shut out for the Generals, surrendering 3 hits while striking out 11.  Rowley and Hamilton are back at Thursday night at Patton Park.

From the news

 Taking on the Rockport Townies for the second time this week, the Manchester Mariners found themselves in a quick four-run hole on Tuesday night.

But Manchester slowly chipped away, eventually taking the lead in the fifth inning and never looking back en route to a 6-5 victory.

Caulin Rogers (2 hits) had the game-winning knock in the sixth, sending home Brett Moore after the latter had singled up the middle. The decisive run broke open a 5-5 tie at the time.

The win was not only Manchester’s second straight against Rockport this week, but its 10th straight victory overall. The squad now sits comfortably in first place in the ITL standings with a 12-1 record.

Rockport started hot to seize the early lead, as Jack Sperry hit a 2-run homer in the top of the first before Danny Ryan followed suit with a single and was driven home by Will Mueller. In the second, Rockport would make it 4-0 off an RBI hit from Michael Murphy, who sent home Will Cahill (leadoff single).

Manchester would strike back in the bottom half of the frame with RBI singles from Tom Connors and Cory Burnham. Lukas Albano then led off with a walk to start the third and was later batted in by Rogers to make it a 4-3 game.

The Mariners went ahead in the fourth on back to back doubles from Connors and Burnham to seize their first lead of the contest at 5-4.

Townies’ Danny Ryan would tie it up in the fifth before Rogers’ clutch RBI an inning later all but sealed the deal for Manchester. Zach Abbott came on to pitch the final seventh stanza, slamming the door in 1-2-3 fashion.

Manchester finished the evening with nine hits, including a game-high three from Connors. Vaughn O’Leary (1 IP, 2 Ks) would snag the win on the mound while starter Kellan Heney settled in after the shaky start to go four innings with four strikeouts.

Rockport is back in action on Friday, hosting a doubleheader against the Beverly Giants. Manchester, meanwhile, is off until Sunday when they head to Beverly for a 5 p.m. tilt.

Mariners 6 Townies 5

 Townies built a 4-0 lead and Mariners battled back for a 6-5 win in Essex Tuesday 7/8. Rockport is now 4-5-1 on the season. Big weekend coming up at Evans Field in Rockport with double header vs Beverly on Friday nite 7/11, first game starting at 5:45p and Rowley Sunday 7/13 at 6p.

Chiefs Outlast Giants

 Runs were not an issue Monday night at Singer Field in Ipswich.  The Chiefs were able to edge the Giants in the end, 15-13.

Rams 13, Giants 3

 Rowley defeated the Beverly Giants 13-3 on Wednesday 7/2.  Rowley exploded for 9 runs in the 4th inning to secure the victory.  Dave Ingraham went 4 innings surrendering 1 run to pick up the win for Rowley. 

Mariners 4 Townies 0

 Brett Moore, Charlie Rousmaniere, and Zack Abbott combined for the shutout as the Mariners win 4-0 at Evans Field. Townies move to 4-4-1 on the season. Rockport is back at it vs the Mariners in Essex Tuesday 7/8 at 5:45p

Mariners 8 Chiefs 5

 Manchester / Essex Mariners Defeat Ipswich Chiefs

By GameChanger Media

Manchester / Essex Mariners took down Ipswich Chiefs 8-5 on Tuesday at Memorial Park.

Ipswich Chiefs jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Drew Lane doubled, scoring two runs, and Jack Vierra grounded out, scoring one run.

Manchester / Essex Mariners made the score 4-3 in the bottom of the first after Harry Painter tripled, scoring two runs, Troy Flood singled, scoring one run, and Mike Quill singled, scoring one run.

A dropped third strike, a steal of home by Kevin McKenna, and a double by Caulin Rogers helped Manchester / Essex Mariners extend their early lead in the third.

Zack Abbott earned the win for Manchester / Essex Mariners. The starter surrendered four hits and two runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking one. Ellis took the loss for Ipswich Chiefs. The starting pitcher went two innings, allowing four runs on five hits, striking out one and walking two. Brett Moore threw one inning of shutout ball for Manchester / Essex Mariners in relief. The hurler surrendered zero hits, striking out none and walking none.

Manchester / Essex Mariners tallied nine hits in the game. James Mckenna and Rogers each collected two hits for Manchester / Essex Mariners. Painter and Rogers were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for Manchester / Essex Mariners. Luke Leavitt, Painter, McKenna, and Mckenna each stole multiple bases for Manchester / Essex Mariners. Manchester / Essex Mariners stole 12 bases in the game.

Lane and Vierra were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for Ipswich Chiefs. Hawley went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Ipswich Chiefs in hits. Ipswich Chiefs were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Willie Bailey had the most chances in the field with six.

Next up for Manchester / Essex Mariners is a game at Rockport Townies on Sunday.

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Mariners 2 Chiefs 1

 3 Pitchers Work Together In No-Hitter As Manchester / Essex Mariners Beat Ipswich Chiefs

By GameChanger Media

Manchester / Essex Mariners's three pitchers didn't allow a single hit, as Manchester / Essex Mariners defeated Ipswich Chiefs 2-1 on Monday at Bialek Park. Harry Painter, Charlie Rousmaniere, and Kellan Heaney all appeared for Manchester / Essex Mariners. Rousmaniere struck out Hawley to get the last out of the game.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Manchester / Essex Mariners pitchers struck out 15, while Ipswich Chiefs sat down six.

Manchester / Essex Mariners opened the scoring in the sixth after Caz Ostrowski singled, scoring one run.

Rousmaniere earned the win for Manchester / Essex Mariners. The hurler gave up zero hits and one run (zero earned) over three innings, striking out five and walking three. Heaney pitched three innings in relief for Manchester / Essex Mariners. The hurler allowed zero hits and zero runs while, striking out eight and walking none. Drew Lane took the loss for Ipswich Chiefs. The hurler went six innings, allowing two runs on eight hits, striking out four and walking one. Painter stepped on the bump first for Manchester / Essex Mariners. The pitcher gave up zero hits and zero runs over one inning, striking out two and walking none.

Painter, Caulin Rogers, and Ostrowski each collected two hits for Manchester / Essex Mariners. Painter and Ostrowski each drove in one run for Manchester / Essex Mariners.

Ipswich Chiefs didn't commit a single error in the field. Zack Lamkin had the most chances in the field with four.

Manchester / Essex Mariners welcome Ipswich Chiefs on Tuesday for their next game.

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Mariners 7 Generals 4

 Mariners win 7-4 

Charlie Rousmaniere  got the win pitching 5 strong innings 

Jack Shaw shut the door earning the save pitching 2 innings striking out 4 

Caulin Rogers had two hits  

James McKenna had another monster homerun 

Rams 5, Chiefs 4

Rowley picks up a win over Ipswich in a close game at Erias Park Wednesday night, 5-4. 

Mariners 7 Generals 4

 Manchester / Essex Mariners Secure Win Against Hamilton Generals

By GameChanger Media

Manchester / Essex Mariners topped Hamilton Generals 7-4 on Tuesday at Memorial Park.

Hamilton Generals got on the board in the second inning after Tim O'Leary singled, scoring one run.

Manchester / Essex Mariners jumped into the lead in the bottom of the second when Cory Burnham singled, scoring two runs, and Caulin Rogers lined out, scoring one run.

Galen Clark-Goldfeld doubled to center field, which helped Hamilton Generals tie the game at three in the top of the third.

Manchester / Essex Mariners took the lead in the bottom of the fourth. Jack Cooke induced Thomas Connors to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, to give Manchester / Essex Mariners the edge, 4-3.

Cooke led things off on the hill for Hamilton Generals. The starting pitcher gave up two hits and four runs (two earned) over four innings, striking out four and walking two. Zack Abbott (5ip 3r win) and Kellan Heaney (2ip 1r Save) pitched for Manchester / Essex Mariners.

Burnham, the number nine hitter for Manchester / Essex Mariners, led the way with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Burnham and Matt McKenna each collected one hit for Manchester / Essex Mariners. Connors, Burnham, Cory McCollum, and McKenna each stole multiple bases for Manchester / Essex Mariners. Manchester / Essex Mariners ran wild on the base paths, collecting 11 stolen bases for the game.

Clark-Goldfeld provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Hamilton Generals with two runs batted in. The catcher went 2-for-3 on the day.

Manchester / Essex Mariners will travel to Hamilton Generals for their next game on Thursday.

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Giants, Rams Split Series

A washed out opening day double-header was made up Sunday afternoon at Cooney Field.  Beverly and Rowley split with the Giants picking up an 8-4 win in Game 1.  Rowley returned the favor in Game 2 holding on for a 3-2 win.

Generals 6 Townies 4

 Rockport's comeback falls short as Hamilton wins 6-4 at Evans Field on June 22. Next Townies game is Tuesday July 1st @Hamilton at Patton Park 5:45p 

Mariners 2 Rams 0

 The Mariners beat the Rams in Rowley 2 to 0. 

Harry Painter 2 hits 

Brett Moore 5 IP 8 k 

Charlie Rousmarie 1 IP 2k 

Kellan Heney 1 IP 3 k 

Mariners - Rams

 Game was called in the third due to rain.

Rowley @ Hamilton Rescheduled

 Rowley @ Hamilton originally scheduled for 6/5 will be made up on Sunday, June 29th at Patton Park.  5:45pm start.

Rockport 11 Ipswich 4

 Townies win 11-4 over the Chiefs Monday June 16 at Bialek Park in Ipswich with the bats of Warren Adams and Charlie MacDowell leading the way to move to 4-2-1 on the season.  Townies next game is Sunday June 22nd, 6p, home at Evans Field vs Hamilton.

Townies 7 Rams 3

 Rockport wins 7-3 over Rowley Wed 6/11 at Eiras Park to move to 3-2-1 for the season. Next Townies game is at the Ipswich Chiefs Monday 6/16 at 5:45p at Bialek Park.

Mariners 9 Giants 8

The Giants came storming back from a 9 to 4 deficit but the Mariners held on 9 to 8. Luke Macdonald hit a home run for Beverly. Tom Connors had big hits for the Mariners and Zack Abbot got the win.

Generals 6, Chiefs 1

 The Generals visited Bialek Park Monday night and came away with a 6-1 victory.  Thursday's rematch will be rescheduled due to a field conflict.  Make-Up TBD.

Mariners 13 Giants 2

Brett Moore got the win 5ip 6k 1hit

Rookie Charlie Rousmaniere 2ip 4 k

Troy flood 3 hits 

Cory Burnham RBI single.

James McKenna monster homerun in the 7th 

6/12 Ipswich @ Hamilton - Postponed

 Due to a field conflict the 6/12 Ipswich @ Hamilton game will be reschedule.  Date TBD.

Rockport 1 Rowley 1

 Rockport and Rowley played to a 1-1 tie in 9 innings on Sunday June 8th at Evans Field. Townies next game is at Rowley Wed June 11 at 5:45p

Location Change!

 Due to field conditions in Beverly, the Giants and Mariners will now be played in Essex tonight at 5pm.

Beverly 9, Ipswich 1

Beverly bounced back from a 9-8 home opening loss Sunday night and won the re-match at Ipswich just a day later. Beverly scored 4 in the first and never looked back.  Three different Beverly pitchers combined to get the win, 9-1. 

Mariners 5 Townies 2

 Zack Abbott 7 innings 10 k 3 hits allowed 

James McKenna 2 hits 

Theo Ostrowski 2 hits 

Tom Connor’s 2 hits 

Ipswich 9, Giants 8

The Ipswich Chiefs held on to pick up the win Sunday at Cooney - 9-8.  The Giants would strand the equalizing run at 2nd base in the bottom of the 7th.  A tough battle that came up just short.

Townies 5 Mariners 3

 Kenzie Quinn, Derick MacDowell, and Frew Rowen combined on the bump for Rockport's 5-3 win over Machester/Essex at Evans Field as Townies move to 2-1 on the season. Rockport's next game is Tuesday 6/3 at 5:45p @ Manchester/Essex 

Townies 4, Generals 2

Rockport splits the opening week series with Hamilton after picking up a 4-2 win in Hamilton Thursday night.

Giants 4, Rams 2

The Beverly Giants topped the Rowley Rams 4-2 in 8 innings.  Giants pick up the win on the road after their opening day double header against the Rams was postponed.

Mariners 17 Chiefs 7

 Troy Flood’s Clutch Hitting Propels Manchester / Essex Mariners To Victory Over Ipswich Chiefs

By GameChanger Media

Troy Flood drove in four runs on two hits to lead Manchester / Essex Mariners past Ipswich Chiefs 17-7 on Tuesday at Memorial Park. Flood hit a home run to center field in the fourth inning, scoring three runs, and doubled in the third inning, scoring one.

Ipswich Chiefs got on the board in the top of the first inning after Manchester / Essex Mariners committed an error, and Willie Bailey grounded out, each scoring one run.

Manchester / Essex Mariners tied the game in the bottom of the first thanks to a single by Caulin Rogers, and a play.

Ipswich Chiefs took the lead in the top of the second. Krouse singled, scoring one run, to give Ipswich Chiefs the lead, 3-2.

Manchester / Essex Mariners flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the third, scoring five runs on four hits to take the lead, 7-3. The biggest blow in the inning was a triple by Luke Leavitt that drove in three.

Manchester / Essex Mariners scored six runs on four hits in the bottom of the fourth inning. Flood homered to center field, scoring three runs, Thomas Connors singled, scoring one run, Rogers singled, scoring one run, and EJ Field hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

Flood earned the win for Manchester / Essex Mariners. The right-handed pitcher gave up two hits and three runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out four and walking six. Collins took the loss for Ipswich Chiefs. The hurler went four innings, surrendering 13 runs (seven earned) on 11 hits, striking out two and walking four. Cory McCollum appeared in relief for Manchester / Essex Mariners.

Manchester / Essex Mariners tallied 13 hits in the game. Connors, Manchester / Essex Mariners's number nine hitter, led the team with three hits in four at-bats. Leavitt and Rogers each collected multiple hits for Manchester / Essex Mariners. Manchester / Essex Mariners had patience at the plate, collecting eight walks for the game. Leavitt and James Mckenna led the team with two walks each. Leavitt and Mckenna each stole multiple bases for Manchester / Essex Mariners. Manchester / Essex Mariners stole seven bases in the game. Manchester / Essex Mariners turned one double play in the game.

Sexton led Ipswich Chiefs with two runs batted in from the number nine spot in the lineup. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Drew Lane, Finn MacLennan, Krouse, and Sexton each collected one hit for Ipswich Chiefs. Ipswich Chiefs had patience at the plate, piling up nine walks for the game. Peter Lowry, Bailey, Andrew Heath, and Krouse led the team with two bases on balls each.

Mariners 10 Chiefs 0

 Brett Moore pitched 5 shut out innings allowing just 1 hit to lead the Mariners over the chiefs 10 to 0.

Rookie Troy Flood had 4 hits while James McKenna, EJ Field and Tom Conners all had 2 each.

Opening Day!

 The 96th Season of the ITL kicked off yesterday with the defending champion Hamilton Generals picking up a win (5-0) at a tough venue.  The Rockport Townies always make the visitors work at Evans Field, the fans and the backdrop add to that challenge.  Across Cape Ann the Rowley Rams saw their opening day double header against the Beverly Giants postponed due to unsafe field conditions - the rain had left its mark at Cooney.  The games will be rescheduled.  As is tradition, the Ipswich Chiefs will open their season on Memorial Day at Bialek Park in Ipswich against the Manchester/Essex Mariners.  The young Chiefs are looking to build up their program with another year under their belt while facing off against last season's runner-up - a tough task ahead.

Good luck and welcome back to another season of ITL Baseball!

Hamilton 5 Rockport 0

 Hamilton Generals defeat the Rockport Townies 5-0 on opening nite at Evans Field. 

Townies will look to bounce back Thursday 5/29 at 5:45p vs the Generals at Patton Park in South Hamilton.

2024 Recap

 

2024 ITL Playoffs

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

2024 ITL Standings

• TEAM - W-L-T - POINTS
• Hamilton 15-4-1 (31)
• Rockport 13-6-1 (27)
• Man./Essex 12-7-1 (25)
• Rowley 9-9-1 (19)
• Beverly 7-13 (14)
• Ipswich 1-18 (1)*