Townies Top Chiefs 8-7

The Rockport Townies over came an early defecit of 4-1 to beat the Ipswich Chiefs 8-7 on a very humid night at Evans. The Townies travel to the reservation in Ipswich tomorrow to wrap up the season series. Game starts at 5:45.

Rowley @ Beverly POSTPONED

The Rowley @ Beverly game was postponed due to unplayable field conditions in Beverly. Makeup date to be announced.

Ipswich - 11, Beverly - 8

The Ipswich Chiefs used a 5 run 5th inning to defeat the Beverly Giants in a game stopped in the middle of the 6th inning Friday night. The pivotal moment of the game came in the bottom of the 5th. With the game tied at 6 and thunderstorm clouds threatening, Ipswich had a runner on 2nd base with 2 men out. If the run scored, then Ipswich would have an official win if the rain came. If the run did not score, then Beverly could salvage a tie. It was at this point that Ipswich's offense came alive. Matt Lane singled in the run to take the lead. That was followed up by a single from Rick Sotoropolous, an RBI single by Knox, a 30 minute rain delay, a successful double steal scoring Sotoropolous, a walk by Dave Shoreman, a single by Dylan Durning, and a two run single by Gonzalez, before Beverly finally got the 3rd out of the inning. After five complete, Ipswich led 11 to 6.

Beverly scratched for 2 runs in the top of the 6th to cut the lead to 3, but after the half inning the umpires decided that it would be impossible to play 7 complete innings, and the game was called due to darkness.

Kevin Smolla got the win for Ipswich allowing 6 runs over 5 innings. Michael pitched the 6th inning. For Beverly, Sean Martin was tagged with the loss in relief. Joe Gill started and allowed 6 runs (5 earned) over 3 1/3.

The Chiefs offense was led by Sotoropolous (3 for 4, 3 runs, 2RBI), Michael (2 for 2, 3 runs), and Matt Lane (2 for 3, 2RBI). Beverly got production from Derek Scialdone (3 for 3, 2RBI), Pat Doyle (2 for 3, 2 runs), Kevin Harutunian (2 for 4), and Rob Freni (2 for 3, RBI).

Mariners Shut-out Tories 10-0

The Manchester/Essex Mariners stormed into Topsfield and were able to take the Tories by a 10-0 score. The win moves the Mariners into first place of the ITL standings by 1 point. There are just 2 weeks remaining in the regular season and no playoff spot is secured yet.

M/E 6 Rowley 5

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Lane, Chiefs Befuddle Generals - Win 6-1

Chris Lane pitched 6 dazzling innings surrendering only one hit as the Ipswich Chiefs beat the Hamilton Generals 6-1. Lane benefited from some nifty infield defense as the few well hit Hamilton balls were gobbled up by the Chiefs. The Generals threatened a few times but Lane seemed to always find the answer. His only mistake was a solo HR by Jered Stewart in the sixth. At that point the game was well in hand and the Chiefs cruised to a 6-1 victory.

Rick Sitoropolous led off the game with a HR for Ipswich, Hernandez added a RBI on a fielder's choice pushing the lead to 2-0 after one. Dave Shoreman delivered a bases loaded double scoring 2 more in the second. A third run was cut down at the plate on the play.

The Chiefs scored 6 total in the first 3 innings and didn't look back. Lane gave way to Doucette in the 7th to finish the Generals off. Jensen got the loss going 3 innings, Lane got the win. Ipswich hosts Beverly tonight, the Generals host Beverly next tuesday for their next game.

Generals Over Giants, 4-1

In a tight pitchers duel throughout, the Generals were able to fend off the Giants for a 4-1 victory. Jon Jackson scattered 6 hits while picking up the complete game win. Luke Deschamps pitched great for the Giants, going the distance as well, but was charged with the loss.

Both pitchers were on early, keeping their opponents scoreless until the fifth inning. Bryan Vitale delivered a 2-out single that plated Justin Tilley (2-2, SB, R, RBI) to break the ice for the Generals. In the bottom of the fifth the Giants threatened to tie the score on a Hobin single to right. O'Leary was able to throw out the tying run at the plate ending the inning and preserving the lead.

The Generals extended the lead to 2-0 in the sixth with a nicely executed double steal. Tim O'Leary scored on the play. Beverly cut the lead in half in their half of the sixth. Hartunian (2-3, R) scored on a Barricelli fielder's choice. The Generals really lucked out as the hot shot ricocheted off Jackson on the mound bouncing right to first to record the out. Only one scored on the play where surely a second run would have come around had the ball made it through the middle.

The Generals added two insurance runs in the seventh. Tom Jones scored on a close play at the plate after an attempted double play throw got away at first. Tilley then added a bases loaded HBP to bring home Funchion. Jackson retired the side in order in the bottom of the seventh securing the complete game win. Jackson and the Generals defense were solid all night while the Giants were able to match it. Hamilton was able to capitalize on a few breaks that made the difference in this game. The rematch is scheduled for next Tuesday at Patton Park. In the meantime the Generals face Ipswich tonight at Patton, 5:45pm while the Giants head to Ipswich Friday night for a make-up game.

Townies 6 Rams 0

The Rockport Townies took tightly contested game at Eiras Field tonight earning the season split with the Rams. Once again pitching was the name of the game and Desantis of Rockport was dominant tonight going the distance (7IP, 7K, 4H, 0BB and 0R) and in full control all of the way. The Townies jumped out to an early 2-0 lead after one, both runs scoring on an Adam Orlando double. Thats the way it would stay until the Townies tacked on 4 more in the 7th to put the game away. Shane Johnson of the Rams fought hard against a tough Rockport lineup that put together great at bats all night long. Johnson also went the distance (7IP, 2ER, 9H, 3BB and 6K) Offensively the Townies were led by Orlando's 2 hit night with 2 RBI, 1R and 1SB as well as Chris Bouchie with 2 hits, 1R and 2 SB's. For Rowley Kobe Thibault was 2 for 3, Ben Brink had a hit and an SB, Kyle Willett and Joe White added the other hits for Rowley. The Rams are in action tomorrow for their 4th game in 5 days as they take on the Mariners in Essex. Rockport plays again Sunday at home against Ipswich.

Topsfield 6 Manchester/Essex 5

Tuesday evening in Essex the Tories and Mariners played a great ball game which saw a number of web gems from both sides as well as some timely hitting. Topsfield got on the board first with a 2 run homer from Doug Hittinger. The Tories quickly lost the lead to a great hitting Manchester team that seemed to find the gaps all night long. It wasn't until a Zach Lamkin grand slam in the 5th that Topsfield was able to regain the lead. Matt Rogers picked up the win in relief. The two teams will meet again on Friday at Proctor Field for their final meeting of the season.

Rowley 5 Beverly 0

The Rowley Rams beat the Beverly Giants 5-0 behind some great pitching by Matt Warden. Warden was outstanding going the distance giving up just 3 hits and 3 BB's with 4 K's. Rallies were few and far between but Warden worked his way out of a 1 out bases loaded jam by inducing the inning ending 6-4-3 double play in the top of the 5th. Rowley couldn't get much goiing early but posted 5 unearned runs in the 5th with 4 hits a HBP and a BB. Sewyck pitched well for Beverly going 4 2/3. Scialdone, Barricelli and Boyle contributed the hits for the Giants. Offensively for Rowley, Tomasz, Johnson, Thibault, Mariani, Liguori and Willett all had 1 hit nights. The Rams are back in action tomorrow night at Eiras against Rockport while Beverly takes on Hamilton at Cooney in a makeup.

Chiefs 5 - Generals 0

The Chiefs came to play on Monday night at home! Dave Shoreman paced the hometown squad throwing a complete game 2 hit shutout for the boys in green.

Rick Sotoropolus led the offense going 3 for 4 at the plate tonight from the lead off spot. Dylan Durning, and Shoreman both went 1 for 3, Shoreman helping the cause with 2 RBI's and During contributing an RBI of his own. All of the Chiefs offense came in the 5th inning, when The Generals commited 2 errors.

The highlight of the Chiefs was Shoreman's pitching performance. He chaulked up 7K's through the complete game yielding just 2 hits, walking 3, and only needing 99 pitches. Mark Potter and Justin Tilley had the only hits for the visiting Generals.

Judd Function although pitched well got the tough luck loss. Function threw a 6 innings, giving up 3 earned run, 5 hits, and walking just 2 Chief batters.

R H E
HW: 0 2 4
IPS: 5 5 4

Shoreman (W): CG 7IP 2H 0R 7K 3BB
Function (L): 6IP 5H 5R (3 Earned) 3K 2BB

These two teams meet again on Thursday for the final game of the series. 5:45 at Patton Park.

Rams 8 Townies 4

On a breezy night at Evans Field the Rowley Rams defeated the Rockport Townies 8-4. The Townies playing their third game in as many days managed three hits off Rowley pitching.

The Rams were led by Johnson (2for4 2runs scored), Thibault (3for4 3 rbis) and Mariani (3for5 hr and 2rbis). The Townies were led by Robertson (2for3 rbi and 2 runs scored). Wile got the win, giving up 2 hits over six innings and Leavitt closed it out. Osmond went six innings in defeat.

Townies travel to Ram Country on Wednesday for a 5:45 tilt.

Townies 10 Tories 7

The Rockport Townies defeated the Topsfield Tories by a count of 10-7 on Saturday evening at Proctor Field. The Townies banged out 13 hits led by Chris Bouchie and Brent Currier going a combined 8 for 9.

Manchester - 14, Beverly - 10

Manchester led 9 to 6 heading into the bottom of the 5th inning. Beverly got two solo homers from John Boyle and Pat Doyle to cut the lead to one. In the 6th, trailing by one, Beverly loaded the bases with nobody out but Mike Gibbon got a strikeout and a doubleplay ball to end the threat. In the top of the 7th, Manchester added 5 insurance runs to seal the victory.

Manchester's offense was led by Graham (4 for 4, 2 runs), Nate Bertolino (2 for 4, HR, 4 runs, 2RBI), Mike Cain (2 for 4, HR, 2RBI), and Goodhue (3 for 5, 3RBI).

Beverly got offensive production from Kevin Harutunian (3 for 4, 4RBI), John Boyle (2 for 4, HR), Pat Doyle (1 for 4, HR), and Jeff Barricelli (2 for 4, 2RBI).

Marques got the win. Joe Gill was charged with the loss.


TEAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R
MAN 2 5 1 0 1 0 5 14
BEV 3 3 0 0 2 0 2 10

Chiefs 11 - Torries 0

The Chiefs bats were active Friday night. Kevin Michael pitched a complete game (Shortened due to darkeness).

The Chiefs square off against HW in their next series. Game starts Monday Night at 5:45!

Rockport 11 Beverly 0

Townies triumph 11-0 over Beverly tonight at Evans behind six strong innings from Adam Orlando and an 8-run second inning.

Townies travel to Proctor Field tomorrow to face Topsfield for the first time this season.