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New Bedford Bay Sox go 2-1 this week!
The Bay Sox won two out of three games during this week’s home stand at Paul Walsh behind some hot bats, timely pitching, and a couple of big homeruns.
Tuesday night the team held off a late rally by the Laconia Muskrats and hung on for a 7-6 victory. The Bay Sox took advantage of all of their 7 hits, stealing 5 bases and manufacturing just enough runs for the win. Newly recruited pitcher Trevor Lacosse from Bryant University threw a scoreless ninth to record the save.
Wednesday night was a tough loss, as the team tried to rally back from an early six run deficit falling a few runs short to the North Adams Steeple Cats 8-5. Home town favorite Catcher Chris Travers from Freetown went 5-5 in the effort and remains red hot with 7 hits in 11 at bats over the last three games. Travers raised his average to a team leading .438 on the year.
The Bay Sox turned it around on Thursday, behind a dominate start from right hander John Lieske who allowed only 2 runs on 3 hits through 6 and 2/3 innings. Slugger’s Chris Shaw of Boston College and Matt Lopez of San Jose State went coast to coast with Home Runs in the bottom of the eighth giving the Bay Sox a 4-2 lead. Trevor Lacosse threw a scoreless ninth for the second time in three days to bring home the win.
Thursday’s dominating pitching performance was just what the Bay Sox needed as they head into this weekend’s games. The bats have been hot all season, and the pitching seems to be finding a rhythm for the first time.
The Bay Sox travel to Plymouth on Friday, and they return to Paul Walsh Field to take on Laconia on Saturday night. The team is home again on Sunday for a showdown with the second place Mystic Schooners for Fan Appreciation Night. All games start at 6:30.
This weekend’s games:
Saturday at 6:30 the Bay Sox take on the Laconia Muskrats for the second time at home this week. The team looks to make it two straight over Laconia coming off an exciting 7-6 victory on Tuesday.
Sunday at 6:30 is Fan Appreciation Night at Paul Walsh Field as the Bay Sox battle the second place Mystic Schooners. Raffles, giveaways, and activities highlighting the fan experience will take place throughout the night. One lucky fan will win a round trip ticket from sponsor Jet Blue Airlines as part of the Bay Sox “Clod Control” social media contest.
