Man./Essex Mariners Grabs Lead in Fifth Inning for Victory Over Ipswich Chiefs

Man./Essex Mariners defeated Ipswich Chiefs 3-1 on Tuesday after taking the lead late in the game. The game was tied at zero with Man./Essex Mariners batting in the bottom of the fifth when.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Man./Essex Mariners pitchers struck out 16, while hurlers for Ipswich Chiefs sat down four.  Rusty Tucker earned the win for Man./Essex Mariners. He pitched five innings, giving up zero runs, zero hits, and striking out 14. Two relievers helped Man./Essex Mariners close out the victory. Bartlet threw one inning. Joe Perna took the loss for Ipswich Chiefs. He threw, allowing three runs, and zero hits.

Jake Greaney started the game for Ipswich Chiefs. He threw four innings, surrendering zero runs, two hits, and striking out one. Alex Ray, Tucker, and Cole Josselyn each collected one hit to lead Man./Essex Mariners. Man./Essex Mariners didn't commit a single error in the field. Dom Cirone had the most chances in the field with 13.

Chas Rousseau led Ipswich Chiefs with one hit in three at bats. Ipswich Chiefs was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. John Prentiss made the most plays with six.