Mitchell Throws Second Shutout for Americans, Reds Sweep Sunday Doubleheader

Chris Mitchell pitched his second consecutive complete game shutout, and Matt Hosman and Mike LaRovere drove in the runs, when the Melrose Americans beat the Reading Bulldogs 2-0 at Endicott College in Beverly. Mitchell, from Colby-Sawyer, has allowed just 10 hits and struck out 11 in his 14 innings so far this season.

In other Sunday action, the Watertown Reds swept a doubleheader from the Merchants in Wakefield, winning both games by a 4-3 score. More to come on these games.

On Monday, the Bulldogs host the Arlington Trojans at Endicott College at 8:00 PM, the Reds and Blue Sox play in Lexington at 8:00 PM, and the Americans travel to meet the Chiefs at Maplewood/Malden Catholic at 8:15 PM.