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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