It’s one thing to throw a no-hitter, but it’s another to pitch a perfect game without allowing a single opponent on base, and that’s exactly what Lynn Tech’s Jendol Diaz accomplished Thursday at Fraser Field against Salem Academy.
Behind Diaz (5 IP, 12 K), the Tigers defeated Salem Academy 11-0 to improve to 6-2 on the season.
“It started up front with our pitcher. It didn’t take long for me to see something special was happening for him today. He was in the zone from start to finish,” Tigers head coach Eddie Lewis said. “I was very impressed with his poise and how efficient he was out there.”
Offensively, the Tigers broke through in the third inning, scoring 10 runs on seven hits. Eddie Lewis Jr. (2-for-3, RBI), Riley Driscoll (2-for-3, 2 RBI) and Colin Newhall (2-for-3, triple, RBI) led the way for Lynn Tech.
When the Tigers got on base, they were aggressive, stealing bases with Jacob Garcia (3 SB), Lewis Jr. (2) and Jonas Perez (2) finding success on the basepaths.
BASEBALL
Lynn Classical 13
Everett 0
Lynn Classical (4-4) returned to .500 after dominating Everett. Braeden Ohanessian threw a no-hitter over six innings with nine strikeouts. Ohanessian allowed one walk, which spoiled his perfect game bid.
“Ohanessian was in command all game. He got ahead and kept batters off balance. He pitched a great game for his first no-hitter,” Lynn Classical head coach Jason Rogato said.
Mark Walsh led the Rams offensively, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a run scored and three RBI. Jayden Barragan was 2-for-3 with a triple, a run and two RBI, and Emerson Lara went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI.
“It was great to see the boys strike first today. All year we’ve struggled early,” Rogato said. “Today we were aggressive and got three in the first and didn’t look back.”
Peabody 4
Danvers 3
Peabody’s Max Silvia threw a complete game, going all seven innings while allowing seven hits and striking out 10 Falcons in the win. At the plate, Silvia went 2-for-2 with two runs scored.
Jack Smith also went 2-for-2 with two RBI.
SOFTBALL
Saugus 6
Melrose 2
Sofia McCarrier had a strong game in the circle and at the plate. She earned the win, allowing six hits while striking out five and allowing one earned run and two walks. At the plate, she had a double and two RBI.
Junior captain Ari Chianca went 2-for-4 with an inside-the-park home run and two RBI. Junior captain Sydney Deleidi went 2-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI. Layla Demonte had a triple and an RBI.
“It was a big win for us,” Saugus head coach Steve Almquist said. “We got timely hits and played solid defense.”
St. Mary’s 15
Acton-Boxborough 6
St. Mary’s Olivia DiSessa hit two home runs and drove in three RBI to power the Spartans past Acton-Boxborough.
The Spartans got off to a fast start, scoring 10 runs in the first inning. DiSessa homered to center field, scoring two runs, before Sydney Wells (5-for-5) hit a solo home run to left field. Later in the inning, Angelina Owumi hit a grand slam to center field.
Abbey Sousa hit the team’s fifth home run with a solo shot in the third inning.
Adyson Newhall earned the win in the circle, going seven innings while allowing 11 hits and six runs (three earned), striking out eight and walking one.
Lynn Classical 12
Everett 7
The Lady Rams trailed 7-5 before head coach Joe Morin made a pitching change, inserting Emma Chevalier, who delivered 3 2/3 scoreless innings on two hits to earn the win in relief.
At the plate, Chevalier went 2-for-4 with two runs and an RBI. Mia Duncan went 2-for-4 with a run and two RBI, while Brooke Braswell and Chloe Corbett each recorded a triple.
“Big win for the program. We faced a little adversity today trailing 7-5, but Emma was huge coming in and shutting Everett down,” Morin said. “We were able to execute our bunts, and eight girls had hits and five had two-hit games.”
Chevalier, Duncan, Matheson, Corbett and Aysia Olaes all had two hits in the win.
The Rams (4-2) host Revere (6-2) in a Greater Boston League game Friday at 10 a.m.
BOYS LACROSSE
Lynn 10
Malden 1
The Jets took care of business and improved to 3-4 on the season. Denim Dembro led the way with three goals, while Jacoby Comeau had two goals and an assist.
Derrick Sok, Julius Erino, Finn Dalferro and Kalu Nasky also scored in the win.
Burlington 12
Swampscott 7
The Big Blue couldn’t keep up with the high-powered Burlington team on Thursday afternoon. Emerson Joy led the team with two goals and one assist. John Von Barta, Jason Rothwell, Ollie Braham, John Marino, and Will Rowe all scored one goal.
Swampscott’s Colton Alex made 12 saves in net.
VOLLEYBALL
Lawrence 3
Lynn Classical 1
Despite winning the first set, 25-22, the Rams dropped the next three to a talented Lawrence team, losing 3-1 (25-22, 16-25, 13-25, 14-25).
Long Pham led Lynn Classical with 39 service receptions and added seven digs and four aces. Kenzel Lantano had 22 assists, two kills, 10 digs and an ace, while teammate Riches Tep had 10 kills, 10 digs and an ace.
Lynn Classical head coach Chris LeBlanc praised Lawrence.
“Lawrence played very well today. We came out great in the first set and took everything they threw at us. We passed well and attacked well,” LeBlanc said. “After that, their outside Victor Torres kind of took over the match, and we weren’t able to answer. He is probably the best outside we have faced all year, and he was able to control the game from anywhere on the court. Hats off to them, they played an excellent game.”
