Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Metrowest Royals 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 Northborough Phillies 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 x 4 0 0

The Phillies opened the season with a victory over the defending champs. Leading the way for the Phillies was starting Pitcher, Jay Skowronksi, who overcame sloppy conditions and bean ball to the face in the 2nd inning. Skowronski scattered 6 hits over 7 innings, allowing 1 run and striking out 6. The game was filled with defensive miscues by both teams but the Phillies were able to take advantage and scratch across 2 runs in the 2nd and 2 more in the 5th. Shawn Walker picked up a 6 out save, stranding the tying run on 2nd in the 9th.