Melrose Americans

Former Melrose American Chris Sharpe Doing Well in Pirates System

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Former Melrose American Chris Sharpe, who was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 14th round of last month’s MLB Draft, has been assigned to West Virginia of the New York-Penn League. He has already appeared in seven games for the Black Bears.

Sharpe, who was the Intercity League Rookie of the Year in 2015 while playing third base for the Americans, was drafted as a center fielder out of the University of Lowell. He starred for the River Hawks in 2017, leading the team with an average of .338. He also homered 7 times while driving in 28 runs.

Andre Chiefs, Intercity League

Chiefs Hold on to Beat Royals 8-6 at Trum

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The Chiefs opened up a 6-0 fourth inning lead and then held on to beat the Royals 8-6 in Somerville on Tuesday night. Mike Andre had a double, single, and three RBI’s, Matt Nuzzo hit a solo homer, and Peter Copa had two hits and scored three times to lead the Chiefs offense. Jared Freni (4-2) went 5.1 innings and struck out 11 to get the win with help from Mitchell Clegg (1.2 innings, 3 K’s) who recorded the save. Jake Cintolo went 3-3 and Wagner Gomez had a two RBI triple for the Royals.

It was the only ICL game scheduled.

Leenhouts 1-Hitter, Dunphy 4-Hitter, Reading Walk-off, Key Monday Action

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Drew Leenhouts came within one out of a no-hitter when the Lexington Blue Sox shutout the Melrose Americans 3-0 at Morelli Field. John Jennings’ double in the bottom of the seventh broke up the no-hit bid. Jake Willsey and Dorian Rojas had RBI singles for the Blue Sox. Leenhouts (1-0) struck out seven.

At Maplewood, Tim Dunphy (2-0) spun a four-hitter, outdueling Mike Andrews (0-3), as the Andre Chiefs edged the Arlington Trojans 2-1. Hits from Mike Andre and Nate Witkowski gave the Chiefs the lead in the fifth inning. Jeff Besozzi’s single drove in Kyle Bourdrias (double) with the Arlington run in top of the fourth.

The Reading Bulldogs scored a run in the bottom of the seventh to walk off with a 3-2 win over the Wakefield Merchants at Endicott College. Chris Bosco had three hits, and Kevin Marciano, Corey DiLoreto, and Darren Hartwell, had two each for the Bulldogs. Bobby Losanno had a solo homer for the Merchants. Jack Theriault (3-2) picked up the win in relief of Alex Mandrus.

The Chiefs visit the Somerville Royals at Trum Field starting at 8:15 PM in the only ICL contest that is scheduled for Tuesday.

Chiefs, Americans, Reds, & Bulldogs, Gain Sunday Wins

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Joe Saia (1-0) went the distance, picking up his first ICL win, and Matt Nuzzo had a four for five afternoon with two doubles and four RBI, when the Chiefs handed the Merchants a 14-5 loss in Wakefield. Johnny Welch (3-5, 2 RBI’s), Shane Stande (2-3, 2 RBI’s), Nate Witkowski (2-4, 2 RBI’s), Mike Burgoyne (2-4, 2 RBI’s) and Mike Barbati (2-4) led the Chiefs 16 hit offense. Anthony Cecere had two RBI’s for the Merchants.

In Melrose, the Americans scored five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to take a come from behind 6-4 win over the Arlington Trojans at Morelli Field. Nick Herzog had a huge day at the plate for the Americans going 3-4 with a homer, a double, and four RBI’s. Malcolm Nachmanoff backed Herzog’s effort with a 3-4 day of his own that included a double and an RBI. Aran Hamilton-Grenham (1-0) picked up the win with 1.2 innings of relief.

Jonathan Bishop (1-0) picked up his first win of the season, going five innings and scattering eight hits, to lead the Reds to a 3-0 blanking of the Somerville Royals in Watertown. Will Brennan, Dan Chaisson, and Kevin Kelley, drove in the runs for the Reds. Kyle LaVigne had a 2-2 day at the plate and scored two runs. Sean Mahan recorded the two inning save.

The Reading Bulldogs scored three times in the bottom of the sixth inning, erasing a 4-3 Lexington lead, to beat the Blue Sox 6-4 at Endicott College. Mike DeDonato led the Bulldogs with a 2-4 evening that included a homer and three RBI’s. Colby Morris (2-1) went six innings to pick up the win and Jack Theriault threw a hitless seventh to get the save.

Eastern Mass. All Star Classic Scoreboard

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SATURDAY, JULY 8 at Monan Field, Boston, MA

GAME ONE: Cranberry League 8, Intercity League 7-  FINAL
(Cranberry League overcomes a 7-0 deficit, scoring 3 runs in bottom of the 7th, to advance)

GAME TWO: Yawkey League 5, Boston Park League 0 (8 innings) – FINAL
(Yawkey League scores 5 runs in the top of the 8th inning to advance to championship game)

CHAMPIONSHIP: Yawkey League 4, Cranberry League 3 – FINAL
(Yawkey League wins Eastern Mass. All-Star Classic, Juan Parra, Somerville Alibrandis MVP)

Information on Video Broadcast of Saturday’s EMass All-Star Classic

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Saturday’s Eastern Mass. All-Star Classic will broadcast by Local Sports Productions live from Monan Field in Boston. The broadcast will begin at 12:55 PM.

The ICL will meet the Cranberry League at 1:00 PM with the Yawkey League and Boston Park League playing at 4:00 PM.

The winners of the first two games will meet for the championship at 7:30 PM.

The games can be seen on Local Sports Productions, with Sam Feeley,  on the internet at:

Live Sports

 

Merchants’ Maguire throws 2-Hitter, Desai K’s 14 for Chiefs, Bulldogs Win

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Joseph Maguire (1-1)  tossed a two-hit shutout, striking out nine, when the Wakefield Merchants shutout the Americans 4-0 in Melrose. Scott Searles (2-4, double), Bobby Losano, Mark Webber and Vin Nardone, knocked in the Wakefield runs.

In Somerville, lefty Josh Desai (2-0) struck out 14 batters to lead the Andre Chiefs to a 6-2 win over the Royals at Trum Field. Matt Nuzzo and Mike Burgoyne each had two hits and an RBI for the Chiefs. Wagner Gomez had a couple of hits and knocked in a run for the Royals.

The Reading Bulldogs got two hits each from Corey DiLoreto, Chris Bosco, Steve Busby, and Chris Seidl to edge the Watertown Reds 7-6 at Victory Field. Jack Theriault (2-2) picked up the win with 2.2 innings of relief.

ICL all-stars to Compete in Eastern Mass. Classic on Saturday

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The 6th Annual Eastern Massachusetts Amateur Baseball Classic will be Saturday, July 8th at Monan Park at UMass Boston.  This event will feature All Star teams from each of the four amateur baseball leagues in the Boston area: Boston Park League, Cranberry League, Intercity League, Yawkey League. The tournament will be a one day event battling for the Louis T. DiTullio Memorial Trophy.

Monan Park is one of the top field-turf facilities in all of  baseball.  An exact replica of the historic Fenway Park, Monan Park features its own Green Monster, which stands 27 feet high, and stretches the entire length of left field.  The field turf allows play in almost any type of weather. The pitcher’s mound is the same red clay used at Fenway Park, and is maintained by a professional trained staff.  The stadium seats up to 500 fans and features a full working press box.  The entire stadium is painted green just like its big brother Fenway, and is truly the gem of New England baseball.

The address of Monan Park, which is located adjacent to BC High and UMass-Boston, is:
150 William T. Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA

The schedule for the tournament will be:

1:00 PM – Intercity League @ Cranberry Baseball League

4:15 PM –  Yawkey Baseball League @ Boston Park League

7:30 PM – Championship Game

Blue Sox, Reds, Merchants & Royals Get Wednesday Wins

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Matt Karis threw six shutout innings and Jeff Costello had four RBI’s when the Blue Sox shutout the Arlington Trojans 11-0 in Lexington.

At Maplewood, Matt Horan raised his record to 4-0 when the Watertown Reds blanked the Andre Chiefs 10-0. Dan Chaisson had two doubles, and Justin Forman and Mike Samko had two hits each, for the Reds.

In Wakefield, Bobby Losano, Mark Webber, and Mike Sorrentino had three hits each when the Merchants beat the Reading Bulldogs 7-4. Steve Xirinachs (2-1) picked up the win.

Wagner Gomez and Luke Ronchi both hit homers and Jake Cintolo added three hits in the Somerville Royals 9-3 win over the Melrose Americans. Soren Hanson (1-0) recorded the win.

Horan Throws No-Hitter for Reds, Game Suspended in 7th Inning in Lexington

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Matt Horan threw  a no-hitter when the Reds edged the Arlington Trojans 1-0 in Watertwon. Horan was perfect through 5 and 2/3’s and gave up just one walk on the night. It was the Reds fist no-hitter since Scott Lueders no-hit the Mooney Dental Tanners on June 9th, 2014.
The game was completed in just one hour and 25 minutes. Kyle Lavigne had all three of Watertown’s hits and scored on a groundout by Will Brennan in the first inning. Horan raised his record to 3-0 on the season.

Due to issues with the water sprinkler system in Lexington, Thursday’s Andre Chiefs at Lexington Blue Sox game was suspended.

The game was stopped in the bottom of the seventh inning with the Chiefs leading 4-2. The Chiefs scored three runs in the top of the seventh to take the 4-2 lead.

At the time the game was suspended, Thomas Russo was batting with a 1-2 count, 0 outs, and nobody on base. The game will be resumed at that point at a date to be announced.