Tuesday, July 6
Game 1
Metro – 17
Coastal – 8
Coastal came out of the gates quickly, putting up five runs in the first inning of the game. Metro clawed its way back into the game thanks to brothers Ronan and Gavin Donahue, who both hit triples in the fourth inning to make it a 7-7 game in the fourth. Metro exploded for nine runs in the last two innings of the game to cruise to a 17-8 victory. Ronan Donahue finished the game 4-5 with a triple and three runs scored.
Game 2
Southeast – 4
Northeast – 7
Northeast started the game with the first four batters reaching base and scoring, making it a 4-0 game after the top of the first. Northeast’s Jack Iannibelli quieted the Southeast bats, giving up two earned runs and striking out five in four innings of work. Northeast cruised to a 7-4 victory over Southeast. Northeast’s Eric Paradis was 3-3 with a triple.
Game 3
Central – 9
Northeast – 3
Will Parker started his BSG Baseball debut with a lead-off home run in the first inning of the game, taking an early 1-0 lead. Northeast answered back with Chis Faraca’s RBI single to tie the game 1-1. Central scored five runs in the next three innings to put the game out of reach for the Northeast squad, winning the game 9-3. Will Parker went 3-3 with a home run and a double.
Game 4
West – 5
Coastal – 5
West took an early 2-0 lead during the first two innings thanks to a pair of Coastal mishaps in the infield. West tacked on three more runs to make it a 5-0 game after the top of sixth. Coastal came roaring back, scoring five runs in the last two innings, making it a 5-5 ball game after regulation. Both teams failed to score in the eighth inning, forcing the game to finish in a tie due to time-limit restrictions. West’s Ryan Gaughan gave up no earned runs through four innings of work.
Game 5
West – 13
Southeast – 10
West jumped out to a 9-0 lead in the first three innings of the game, capitalizing on walks and extra-base hits. Facing a 13-run deficit, Southeast came back to score 10 runs in the last three innings of the game. Nevertheless, the effort was not enough as West won 13-10. West’s Ray Toth went 2-3 with a double and three runs scored.
Game 6
Metro – 2
Central – 4
In the last game of the day, Metro scored two runs in the first two innings, making it a two-run game after the bottom of the second. Metro’s Rob Iannetta kept the Central bats at bay, for the most part, giving up no runs through the first five innings of the game. In the bottom of the sixth, walks, hits, and a Metro error allowed Central to come back and score four runs. Central shut the door in the top of the seventh, winning their second game of the day 4-2. Matt Favazzo had a day for Metro, going 3-3 with a double and a run scored. Metro’s Rob Iannetta and Central’s Ryan Garner went the distance for their respective teams.
Wednesday, July 7
Game 7
Central – 16
Southeast – 5
In the first game of Day Two, Southeast jumped out to an early 4-1 lead thanks to a Steve Nardelli double and a Ben Whitman RBI-single. Central dominated the rest of the game, outscoring Southeast 15-1. Central’s Will Parker went 3-3, reaching base four times, and the Central staff combined for 13 strikeouts through seven innings of work.
Game 8
Northeast – 8
West – 12
The bats were on display during the matchup between West and Northeast. Both teams scored three runs apiece in the first inning. Northeast took a late lead into the seventh inning, winning 8-6. In the bottom of the seventh inning, Northeast walked the bases loaded, and West scratched two runs to tie it 8-8. With one out and bases loaded, West’s Michael Toth blasted a walk-off grand slam to deep left center, giving his team the win, 12-8 over Northeast.
Game 9
Metro – 2
West – 6
Both Metro and West stranded runners in scoring position multiple times at the beginning of the game. Both teams broke a 0-0 tie in the fourth inning; however, West scored six runs to take a commanding 6-1 lead. West cruised on to a 6-2 victory as Metro only responded with one run in the sixth inning. Raymond Toth had 3 RBI, thanks to a bases-clearing double in the fourth inning.
Game 10
Coastal – 6
Central – 5
Central exploded for a four-run first inning thanks to a couple of walks and Tony Salvatelli’s two-run RBI single. Central would score one more in the third inning, but that is all they would get. After five innings, Central lead 5-2; however, Coastal went on to scratch three runs in the sixth to knot the game at 5-5. Neither team scored in the seventh, leading to extra innings. In the top of the eighth, Coastal took advantage of an infield error and scratched a run to take a one-run lead. Central went down in order in the eighth inning as Coastal hung on to win 6-5.
Game 11
Northeast – 5
Coastal – 12
Coastal Erupted for 10 runs in the first three innings leading Northeast 10-0. Nolan Deandrade set the tone early as he hit a bases-clearing double in the first inning. Down 12-0 in the sixth inning, Northeast found momentum and scratched five runs across. Nevertheless, the effort was not enough as Coastal beat Northeast 12-5 in six innings due to time restrictions. Coastal had 13 hits on the day.
Game 12
Southeast – 1
Metro – 10
Southeast took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning. That didn’t discourage Metro as they responded with 10 runs in the bottom half of the inning, scoring off seven walks and three base hits. After the first inning, both teams played great defense behind excellent pitching, as neither team scored for the rest of the day. Metro went on to win 10-1. Metro’s Gavin Donahue went 2-2 with a bases-clearing triple.
Thursday, July 8
Game 13
Northeast – 5
Metro – 2
In the first matchup of the last day, Both Metro and Northeast scored one run apiece in the first inning. Northeast went on to cross four more runs in the next two innings to take a commanding 5-1 run lead after three innings. However, Metro wasn’t out of the game as Gavin Donahue blasted a solo home run over the Green Monster to make it 5-2 in the sixth. Northeast found themselves in a jam in the bottom of the seventh but managed to get the last two batters out to seal the victory 5-2.
Game 14
Coastal – 18
Southeast – 4
Southeast’s defense flailed in the early portion of the game, allowing Coastal to cruise to an easy 18-4 win. Coastal’s Raymond McNaught and Nolan Deandrade lead the offense with two hits apiece. Coastal’s defense was on full display, turning two double plays and recording 19 of the 21 outs.
Game 15
West – 2
Central – 5
The final game was the perfect match-up to close out the showcase. At this point, West was in first place with a 3-0-1 record. Central was in second place with a 3-1 record. The winner of this game wins the gold medal. In the first inning, West threatened to score early but stranded two on base. Next, Central’s Will Parker walked up to the plate and did what he does best, sending a lead-off blast over the green monster to give Central an early 1-0 lead. Central scored one more run to make it 2-0 thanks to a Matt Kustigan RBI single. Down 3-0 in the top of the third, West scored two runs to cut the lead down to one. Central responded in the third inning and tacked one more in the sixth inning to cruise to a 5-2 win and a first-place finish in the Bay State Games Baseball Showcase.