Bulldogs, Merchants & Reds Get Wednesday Wins

Kevin Marciano delivered the game winning single in the fifth inning, and Wayne Lundgren (1-0) got the win, when the Reading Bulldogs edged the Andre Chiefs 5-4 at Maplewood. Max Mardany picked up the two inning save.

In Wakefield, the Merchants scored seven unanswered runs, erasing a 4-0 Somerville Royals lead, on the way to a 7-4 win at Walsh. Bobby Lossano led the way at the plate for the Merchants with a double and triple. Greg Johnson (1-0) allowed three hits in five innings to record the win.

2016 ICL Pitcher of the Year Bill Sullivan (1-0) got the win and Dan Chassion (5 RBI’s) and Will Brennan both homered to lead the Reds to a 9-1 win over the Arlington Trojans at Victory Field.

The Lexington-Melrose game was postponed due to wet grounds at Morelli Field.

Two ICL games are scheduled for Thursday. The Chiefs meet the Reds at Victory Field in Watertown at 7:45 PM and the Blue Sox and Royals play at Trum Field in Somerville at 8:15 PM.