Youth has not limited the talented Lynn Classical Rams this season, as they beat Revere, 12-3, at Fraser Field Wednesday. The Rams were led by juniors Tyler Way who pitched five innings, giving up two hits, and Brandon Devin, who went 3-for-3 with four RBIs.
?I thought that we played very well,” Classical coach Mike Zukowski said. “Tyler threw well and we were able to score early.”
Joe Tardiff drove in a pair of runs, while Damien Earp had a double and one RBI while Andre Gaudet was 1-for-3 with one RBI and one run scored.
The Rams (11-3 overall, 9-3 Northeastern Conference/North) stay in a tie with Lynn English and Peabody atop the standings.Lynn English 4, Beverly 1
The Bulldogs (10-4, 9-3 NEC/North) clinched a state tournament berth thanks to a brilliant effort from right-hander Brett Holey, who allowed three hits and struck out four in a complete game.
?He came out and threw strikes, which is what we needed,” Bulldogs coach Joe Caponigro said. “He minimized walks and the defense made plays behind him.”
English scored in the first on a Carlos Cordero double that scored Kyle O?Connor. Anthony Morrissey allowed one earned run on four hits for the Panthers (8-6).Arlington Catholic 5, St. Mary?s 4 (9 innings)
The Spartans (10-5) lost in extra innings. Matt Costanza and Brady McLaughlin each drove in runs in the first and sixth innings for St. Mary?s.
?We had chances to get a few more and didn?t get it done,” St. Mary?s coach Derek Dana said.
Swampscott 11, Gloucester 0
The Big Blue (10-3) clinched a spot in the Division 3 North tournament and remained in a tie with Danvers atop the NEC/South standings. Leo Wile was 5-for-5 with one RBI while Matt Hubauer had a two-run double and Ryan January belted a two-run homer and stole three bases.
Corey Bleau pitched a complete game, striking out five and scattering four hits.Marblehead 8, Saugus 5
The Magicians (7-7) got two hits and two RBIs from Josh Tassinari along with 5 2/3 innings from starter Garrett Keough. Spencer Carr, Jake Stead, Drew Bisegna and Jeff Stern all drove in runs.Archbishop Williams 4, Bishop Fenwick 3 (8 innings)
The Crusaders? (6-9) J.P. Reiling went all eight innings, allowing five hits with six strikeouts. Cody Mullen had two hits to lead the Fenwick offense.
Peabody 9, Salem 1
The Tanners? (12-3) Bobby Sullivan pitched five innings to pick up the win.
David Hoar was 3-for-3 with two RBIs and Ryan Collins was 2-for-4 with two runs scored.
Danvers 12, Winthrop 1
Jason McCarron picked up his first varsity win, pitching four innings, giving up two hits, as the Falcons (11-3) kept their spot atop the NEC/South standings. Andrew Olszak had three hits and two RBIs.