Manchester/Essex jumped out to a 6 to 1 lead after two and held on for the Game 1 win.
Rusty Tucker struck out 9 through 6 innings to pick up the win. In the 7th, Kellen Field worked out of a bases loaded and no out situation to end the game.
EJ Field, Cory Burnham and Caulin Rogers had multiple hits for the Mariners.
Bolla, Cashman and Joe White all had 2 hits for the Rams.
