Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Rowley -4, Rockport - 0

Joe White fell one out shy of a no hitter giving up an infield single with 2 out in the 7th. White went the distance giving up the 1 hit with 1 walk and 10 k's. Macdowell took the loss throwing 5 strong innings for Rockport. Rowley plays Beverly tomorrow at Newburyport High and Rockport is back in action Friday at home against Beverly.

Rowley defeats Hamilton in Tuesday's Make-up Game

Rowley defeated Hamilton 5-0 at Patton Park.  Hamilton received a strong effort on the mound from Pat Hendrickson in his ITL debut allowing only 3 hits in 6 innings of work.  Tim Moore picked up the impressive win for Rowley scattering 5 hits over 6 innings including 9 K's.

Mariners 5 Tories 1

Manchester-Essex beat Topsfield last night 5 to 1 in Essex. The Mariners were led by Caulin Rogers (3-3, HR, 3B). Eight different Mariners had a hit as Rory Gentile (HR), Brett Cahill, Nate Bertolino, Mike Cain, Dom Cirone, Cory McCollum and Cory Burnham all hit safely. Ryan Marques (4IP, 6K, 0R) picked up the win, Gentile (2IP, 1K, 1R) and Adam Philpott (1IP, 2K, 0R) closed the game out.

The Mariners also benefited from some great defensive plays. In the third, Gentile made a circus catch in deep right center and then again in the 5th Cain made a marvelous diving catch in the right center gap to rob  Andy Heath of extra bases.

For Topsfield; Nahigian, Panunzio, Nolfi and Runge had hits. Panunzio (4IP, 5K, 3R) took the loss, Zach Lampkin (2IP, 2R) pitched in relief.

Manchester-Essex improves to 5-1, while Topsfield drops to 1-1-1. The two teams will meet again on Friday.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Ipwsich Over Generals 3-0

The Ipswich Chiefs took the first meeting of the season against the Generals by the score of 3-0.  Luke Painchaud was the tough luck loser but pitched well.  Generals hit the ball well, with many line drives, but the Ipswich defense was up to the task and took care of business.  The two teams meet again Thursday at Patton.

Monday, June 9, 2014

Rowley 8 Rockport 2

The Rowley Rams picked up the win at Evans Field Sunday night and move to 3-0 on the season.  The Rams are in Hamilton Tuesday night for a make-up game against the Generals.  The Generals take on Ipswich tonight in Ipswich.

Rowley @ Hamilton

Makeup scheduled for Tuesday, June 10th @ Patton Park.  Game time 5:45pm

Manchester forfeits to Beverly

Sundays game was forfeited due to lack of players for Manchester.

Friday, June 6, 2014

Friday Games Postponed

Both ITL games have been postponed for tonight mainly due to the fact that numerous players are still contributing to their High School teams as they advance deep into the State Tournament.  Good luck in all the games!

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Rowley @ Hamilton Postponed

Tonight's game at Patton has been postponed.  Makeup TBD.

Michel Sends HW to North Final

ITL General Austen Michel hasn't joined the team yet this season as he has been busy with is current team, sending them to the MIAA North Final for the first time since 1991.  To say his outing yesterday was outstanding would be an understatement.

"Michel fans 15 in no-hitter to send H-W to first North final since 1991"
By Phil Stacey
Posted:  06/05/2014 4:30 AM
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LYNN — Great players rise up and do great things when the stakes are greatest.
Austen Michel proved yesterday that he most certainly belongs in that elite athletic group.
Hamilton-Wenham’s fireballing junior right-hander spun a no-hitter and struck out 15 Pentucket hitters en route to a 3-0 victory in the Division 3 North semifinals at Fraser Field. In doing so, he helped his club advance to the North title game for the first time in 23 years.
“I knew I had to throw my curveball more today,” said Michel, who said he became aware that the Sachems didn’t have a hit in the fourth or fifth inning. “I pitched against them earlier in the year and they hit my fastball well, so I had to mix it up better this time.
“In the bullpen (beforehand), I really had my curveball spinning and breaking late, so I made sure to use it a lot  in the actual game.”
Head coach Reggie Maidment, whose eighth-seeded Generals (16-7) will face the winner of today’s North Reading/Austin Prep semifinal in the Division 3 North final this weekend, said he thought about throwing capable righty Jack Clay yesterday and saving Michel for a possible North final start.
“But who was I kidding? We lose, we go home,” laughed Maidment. “I asked both guys and Austen said, ‘Coach, today’s the day. I want the ball. I want it.’ And Jack was like, ‘No problem; I’ll play third base.’ Simple as that.”
On a cloudy, cool afternoon, Michel was superb throughout. With a snapping curveball to go with a plus-fastball, he had opposing hitters swinging and missing frequently. There was only one hard-hit ball off of him — a first inning shot deep into left field by Darren Englke that sailed foul — as he allowed just two balls out of the infield. Of his 101 pitches, 71 went for strikes as Michel threw first-pitch strikes to half of Pentucket’s 24 hitters.
Here’s perhaps the best indication of how ‘on’ Michel was: 10 of the Sachems’ 15 batters who struck out were caught looking, guessing on one pitch and getting bamboozled with another.
“Austen’s breaking ball was definitely breaking a lot more, and he was hitting his spots with his fastball,” said catcher Pete Duval. “His heater had a bit of a tail today, which definitely helped. He had a little two-seam going on.”
Down three in their final at-bat, Englke reached first base when his bunt attempt was botched for an error. Unfazed, Michel struck out the next three Pentucket batters (all looking) to end his masterpiece.
Michel, a Division 1 college baseball prospect, improved to 5-3 on the season (with 3 no-decisions) and now has 103 strikeouts and an earned run average under 1.00 on the season.
Pentucket starter Robert Barry came out of the gate and matched Michel virtually pitch for pitch. He struck out five of the first six Generals’ batters who made outs and didn’t allow a hit in 3 2/3 innings of work. But the second time through the lineup, Hamilton-Wenham made something happen without the benefit of a hit.
Cleanup hitter Brett Harring drew a one-out walk and reached third base when Duval’s grounder back to the mound was bobbled by Barry, giving the Generals runners at the corners. With two out and Tom Dowd at the dish, a passed ball enabled Harring to scoot home with the game’s first run.
“I knew we were going to get something (offensively),” said Michel. “Our team’s done that all year; we might struggle the first time through but have good at-bats, then get them the second or third time through the lineup.”
After leadoff hitter Ian Dickey had the game’s first hit, a clean single to right off Pentucket reliever Pat Beaton in the fifth inning, Hamilton-Wenham tacked on two insurance runs in the bottom of the sixth. Harring singled to right, took second on pinch hitter Tristan Smith’s single to center, and Gallant was hit by a pitch with two out, loading the bases. No. 9 hitter Henry Eager brought home Harring with a single to center, making it 2-0, and an infield error on a Dickey grounder plated pinch hitter Harrison O’Brien.

Full Story

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/high-school/post/_/id/32533/top-miaa-baseball-performances-june-4

Ipswich, Topsfield Tie

Ipswich and Topsfield battled to a tie Monday night at Bialek Field.

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Rams - 10, Generals -4

Rowley built an 8-0 lead keyed by a bases loaded double by Tim Cashman and a 2 run homer from Justin Bolla. Joe White, Tim Moore, Jeff Moore and Joe Martin all contributed from the mound. Next game for both teams is a rematch in Hamilton tomorrow night.

Beverly - 2, Rockport - 1

The Townies and Giants played a tight one under threat of rain Wednesday night in Beverly.  Beverly got on the board first in the second inning, when Josh Leveque doubled and Kevin Harutunian singled him home with two outs.  Rockport answered in the top of the third, when Fulmer (2 hits) doubled home Douglass to tie the game.  Townie pitcher MacDowell (6ip, 10Ks) worked out of a couple jams and kept the Giants at bay until the 6th, when a wild pickoff throw scored the eventual winning run.

For the Giants, Steve Palladino, Tommy Burns, and Andy Brown combined for the win on the hill.  Conor Walsh, Paul Drinkwater, and Luke McDonald had two hits apiece.

Scatterday and Nelson added hits for the Townies.

Mariners 5 Townies 4

The Mariners erased a 1 run deficit to walk off in the bottom of the 7th yesterday in Essex. Trailing 4-3, Ian Buckley led off the 7th with a HBP. Pitch runner Jake Fitzgerald stole second and moved over the 3rd base after Rory Gentile reached on a ball hit in the hole to 2nd. Gentile then stole 2nd base. Still with no outs, the tieing run was scored on a wild pitch and then Caulin Rogers hit a ball down the 3rd base line that scored Gentile who was running on contact.

Mike Gibbon started for the Mariners and went 4 innings allowing 2 runs, Gentile pitched the final 3 innings allowing 2 runs and earning the win. Mackenzie Quinn pitched 6 quality innings for the Townies, letting up 3 runs. The Fighting Bertolinos move to 4-0.

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Support the Spittle Twins

Rockport Townies player/coach Jeremy and wife Mandee recently welcomed twins and need our help...

"After the Spittles spent 2 weeks at Mass General Hospital, the twins came into the world at only 27 weeks! They were born on Saturday May 24: Emma Grace was 2lb., and Sophia Joy was 1lb. 13 oz. Both girls are expected to have a lengthy stay at MGH, and little Emma, who has Down Syndrome, will need heart surgery to correct an atrial septal defect and a ventricle septal defect in the near future.

As a way for family, friends, and others who have expressed a desire to support Mandee and Jeremy, this fund has been established to help them with extra medical and miscellaneous expenses that they will incur over the months to come. In doing so, this will allow them to focus on loving their precious girls and making sure they get stronger with each passing day.

Thank you for all your continued support, positive thoughts, and prayers." -


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After the Spittles spent 2 weeks at Mass General Hospital, the twins came into the world at only 27 weeks! They were born on Saturday May 24: Emma Grace was 2lb., and Sophia Joy was 1lb. 13 oz. Both girls are expected to have a lengthy stay at MGH, and little Emma, who has Down Syndrome, will need heart surgery to correct an atrial septal defect and a ventricle septal defect in the near future.

As a way for family, friends, and others who have expressed a desire to support Mandee and Jeremy, this fund has been established to help them with extra medical and miscellaneous expenses that they will incur over the months to come. In doing so, this will allow them to focus on loving their precious girls and making sure they get stronger with each passing day.

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After the Spittles spent 2 weeks at Mass General Hospital, the twins came into the world at only 27 weeks! They were born on Saturday May 24: Emma Grace was 2lb., and Sophia Joy was 1lb. 13 oz. Both girls are expected to have a lengthy stay at MGH, and little Emma, who has Down Syndrome, will need heart surgery to correct an atrial septal defect and a ventricle septal defect in the near future.

As a way for family, friends, and others who have expressed a desire to support Mandee and Jeremy, this fund has been established to help them with extra medical and miscellaneous expenses that they will incur over the months to come. In doing so, this will allow them to focus on loving their precious girls and making sure they get stronger with each passing day.

Thank you for all your continued support, positive thoughts, and prayers. - See more at: http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/support-the-spittle-twins/183577#sthash.sa7TzWZ7.dpuf
After the Spittles spent 2 weeks at Mass General Hospital, the twins came into the world at only 27 weeks! They were born on Saturday May 24: Emma Grace was 2lb., and Sophia Joy was 1lb. 13 oz. Both girls are expected to have a lengthy stay at MGH, and little Emma, who has Down Syndrome, will need heart surgery to correct an atrial septal defect and a ventricle septal defect in the near future.

As a way for family, friends, and others who have expressed a desire to support Mandee and Jeremy, this fund has been established to help them with extra medical and miscellaneous expenses that they will incur over the months to come. In doing so, this will allow them to focus on loving their precious girls and making sure they get stronger with each passing day.

Thank you for all your continued support, positive thoughts, and prayers. - See more at: http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/support-the-spittle-twins/183577#sthash.sa7TzWZ7.dpuf
After the Spittles spent 2 weeks at Mass General Hospital, the twins came into the world at only 27 weeks! They were born on Saturday May 24: Emma Grace was 2lb., and Sophia Joy was 1lb. 13 oz. Both girls are expected to have a lengthy stay at MGH, and little Emma, who has Down Syndrome, will need heart surgery to correct an atrial septal defect and a ventricle septal defect in the near future.

As a way for family, friends, and others who have expressed a desire to support Mandee and Jeremy, this fund has been established to help them with extra medical and miscellaneous expenses that they will incur over the months to come. In doing so, this will allow them to focus on loving their precious girls and making sure they get stronger with each passing day.

Thank you for all your continued support, positive thoughts, and prayers. - See more at: http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/support-the-spittle-twins/183577#sthash.sa7TzWZ7.dpuf
After the Spittles spent 2 weeks at Mass General Hospital, the twins came into the world at only 27 weeks! They were born on Saturday May 24: Emma Grace was 2lb., and Sophia Joy was 1lb. 13 oz. Both girls are expected to have a lengthy stay at MGH, and little Emma, who has Down Syndrome, will need heart surgery to correct an atrial septal defect and a ventricle septal defect in the near future.

As a way for family, friends, and others who have expressed a desire to support Mandee and Jeremy, this fund has been established to help them with extra medical and miscellaneous expenses that they will incur over the months to come. In doing so, this will allow them to focus on loving their precious girls and making sure they get stronger with each passing day.

Thank you for all your continued support, positive thoughts, and prayers. - See more at: http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/support-the-spittle-twins/183577#sthash.sa7TzWZ7.dpuf
After the Spittles spent 2 weeks at Mass General Hospital, the twins came into the world at only 27 weeks! They were born on Saturday May 24: Emma Grace was 2lb., and Sophia Joy was 1lb. 13 oz. Both girls are expected to have a lengthy stay at MGH, and little Emma, who has Down Syndrome, will need heart surgery to correct an atrial septal defect and a ventricle septal defect in the near future.

As a way for family, friends, and others who have expressed a desire to support Mandee and Jeremy, this fund has been established to help them with extra medical and miscellaneous expenses that they will incur over the months to come. In doing so, this will allow them to focus on loving their precious girls and making sure they get stronger with each passing day.

Thank you for all your continued support, positive thoughts, and prayers. - See more at: http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/support-the-spittle-twins/183577#sthash.sa7TzWZ7.dpuf
After the Spittles spent 2 weeks at Mass General Hospital, the twins came into the world at only 27 weeks! They were born on Saturday May 24: Emma Grace was 2lb., and Sophia Joy was 1lb. 13 oz. Both girls are expected to have a lengthy stay at MGH, and little Emma, who has Down Syndrome, will need heart surgery to correct an atrial septal defect and a ventricle septal defect in the near future.

As a way for family, friends, and others who have expressed a desire to support Mandee and Jeremy, this fund has been established to help them with extra medical and miscellaneous expenses that they will incur over the months to come. In doing so, this will allow them to focus on loving their precious girls and making sure they get stronger with each passing day.

Thank you for all your continued support, positive thoughts, and prayers. - See more at: http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/support-the-spittle-twins/183577#sthash.sa7TzWZ7.dpuf
After the Spittles spent 2 weeks at Mass General Hospital, the twins came into the world at only 27 weeks! They were born on Saturday May 24: Emma Grace was 2lb., and Sophia Joy was 1lb. 13 oz. Both girls are expected to have a lengthy stay at MGH, and little Emma, who has Down Syndrome, will need heart surgery to correct an atrial septal defect and a ventricle septal defect in the near future.

As a way for family, friends, and others who have expressed a desire to support Mandee and Jeremy, this fund has been established to help them with extra medical and miscellaneous expenses that they will incur over the months to come. In doing so, this will allow them to focus on loving their precious girls and making sure they get stronger with each passing day.

Thank you for all your continued support, positive thoughts, and prayers. - See more at: http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/support-the-spittle-twins/183577#sthash.sa7TzWZ7.dpuf
After the Spittles spent 2 weeks at Mass General Hospital, the twins came into the world at only 27 weeks! They were born on Saturday May 24: Emma Grace was 2lb., and Sophia Joy was 1lb. 13 oz. Both girls are expected to have a lengthy stay at MGH, and little Emma, who has Down Syndrome, will need heart surgery to correct an atrial septal defect and a ventricle septal defect in the near future.

As a way for family, friends, and others who have expressed a desire to support Mandee and Jeremy, this fund has been established to help them with extra medical and miscellaneous expenses that they will incur over the months to come. In doing so, this will allow them to focus on loving their precious girls and making sure they get stronger with each passing day.

Thank you for all your continued support, positive thoughts, and prayers. - See more at: http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/support-the-spittle-twins/183577#sthash.sa7TzWZ7.dpuf
After the Spittles spent 2 weeks at Mass General Hospital, the twins came into the world at only 27 weeks! They were born on Saturday May 24: Emma Grace was 2lb., and Sophia Joy was 1lb. 13 oz. Both girls are expected to have a lengthy stay at MGH, and little Emma, who has Down Syndrome, will need heart surgery to correct an atrial septal defect and a ventricle septal defect in the near future.

As a way for family, friends, and others who have expressed a desire to support Mandee and Jeremy, this fund has been established to help them with extra medical and miscellaneous expenses that they will incur over the months to come. In doing so, this will allow them to focus on loving their precious girls and making sure they get stronger with each passing day.

Thank you for all your continued support, positive thoughts, and prayers. - See more at: http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/support-the-spittle-twins/183577#sthash.sa7TzWZ7.dpuf
After the Spittles spent 2 weeks at Mass General Hospital, the twins came into the world at only 27 weeks! They were born on Saturday May 24: Emma Grace was 2lb., and Sophia Joy was 1lb. 13 oz. Both girls are expected to have a lengthy stay at MGH, and little Emma, who has Down Syndrome, will need heart surgery to correct an atrial septal defect and a ventricle septal defect in the near future.

As a way for family, friends, and others who have expressed a desire to support Mandee and Jeremy, this fund has been established to help them with extra medical and miscellaneous expenses that they will incur over the months to come. In doing so, this will allow them to focus on loving their precious girls and making sure they get stronger with each passing day.

Thank you for all your continued support, positive thoughts, and prayers. - See more at: http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/support-the-spittle-twins/183577#sthash.sa7TzWZ7.dpuf

Rams Over Giants

Rowley Rams defeated the Beverly Giants 3-2 on Sunday.  The Rams went ahead 1-0 in the first inning and added two more runs to make it 3-0 in the fifth.  The Giants rallied for two runs in the bottom of the 7th but left the tying run on 3rd base with one out when the Rams closer struck out two batters.