Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E West Roxbury Bluefish 0 6 2 6 4 1 0 19 21 5 Harbor Point Dodgers 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 9 2

WR: Young, Vezina (4), Lambrecht (6), I.Titcomb (7) and Oggeri HP: Michenzi, Miller (4), Skipper (7) and Duffy WP: Vezina LP: Michenzi WR's Oggeri hits for the Cycle.

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Thu, 6 August, 8:00PM, at McConnell Park
Savin Hill Hornets 15, Harbor Point Dodgers 1

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Harbor Point Dodgers 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 4 Savin Hill Hornets 5 8 1 1 0 0 x 15 12 0

The Savin Hill bats took out a year of frustration in the first two innings to jump to a 13 run lead. Gordon Lescinskis pitched his first complete game to hold Harbor Point to only 3 hits and 1 run. The race for the eighth playoff spot continues.......

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Tue, 4 August, 8:00PM, at Trum Field
Somerville Alibrandis 2, Harbor Point Dodgers 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Harbor Point Dodgers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Somerville Alibrandis 0 0 2 0 0 0 x 2 4 1

Pitchers duel at Trum as "Doc" shuts out the Dodgers on 1 hit out. While producing the only 2 runs on a bases loaded double to left. Michienzi pitched well in defeat allowing only 4 Somerville hits. McPherson had 2 hits for Alibrandis!

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Sat, 1 August, 5:30PM, at Revere High School
Revere Rockies 5, Harbor Point Dodgers 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Harbor Point Dodgers 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 5 1 Revere Rockies 5 0 0 0 0 0 x 5 4 1

Gary Moran's 2 run homer to right in the first inning got the rockies of to a great start. The Rocks scored all 5 runs in the first and ace Mike McCarthy took over from there. McCarthy struck out 13 Dodgers in 6 innings to improve to 5-0 on the season. Rich Dumas added a two-run double in the first and Bobby Sims drove in the fifth Rockies run on a fielder's choice. Jalbert and Mitrou also added hits for Revere. After a shaky first inning, Dodgers hurler Stephen Defusco settled down and took a tough, complete-game loss.

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Thu, 30 July, 7:30PM, at Ronan Park
Harbor Point Dodgers 7, South Boston Saints 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E South Boston Saints 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 Harbor Point Dodgers 0 1 0 2 2 2 x 7 8 0

Kyle Breidenstine (W, 7-2) pitched his 3rd shutout (and 6th complete-game) of 2009 in a 7-0 win over South Boston. The Moose (7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 7 K, 2 BB) was at his best at McConnell Park on Thursday, keeping the Saints at bay all night. The Dodgers got some key RBI hits out of rookie 1B Nick Tapper (2-3, R, 2 RBI, BB), DH Gregg Smith (2-3, R, RBI, SB), rookie RF Kevin Skop (1-3, 2 RBI)and 3B Steve DeFusco (1-3, RBI). SS Jerrad Ryan scored 2 runs on a 1-for-3 night with a walk. CF Jay Shatto extended his hitting-streak to 10 games with a 1st inning single. Rob Linn had 2 hits for the Saints. Tim Dacey allowed only 3 earned runs in 4 1/3 innings before leaving with a calf injury. A great job by both teams to get McConnell playable for the game.

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Wed, 29 July, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
Harbor Point Dodgers 8, Medford Maddogs 3

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Medford Maddogs 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 3 7 1 Harbor Point Dodgers 3 0 1 0 0 4 x 8 9 3

Chris Michienzi gets the complete game win to lead the Dodgers past Medford, 8-3. Michinezi (W, 3-3) allowed 3 runs (1 earned) on 7 hits while striking out 10 and walking 5 in his 3rd complete game of 2009. The Dodger offense was led by 3B Gregg Smith (2-3, R, 2B, SB, RBI), rookie 1B Nick Tapper (2-4, 2 R, RBI) and rookie RF Kevin Skop (2-3, R, RBI). CF Jay Shatto (1-3, R, BB, 2 RBI) and PH Travis Weiner (1-1, 2 RBI) both had 2-RBI hits in the 6th inning to give Michienzi breathing room going into the 7th. For Medford, Talal Saleh pitched a strong game on short rest. 2B Steve Panza had 2 hits and a stolen base to go with a run scored. A total team-effort for the Dodgers on a sticky night at Rogers Park.

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Sat, 25 July, 5:00PM, at Playstead Park
Harbor Point Dodgers 8, Medford Maddogs 8

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R H E Harbor Point Dodgers 2 0 0 2 0 2 1 0 1 0 8 9 3 Medford Maddogs 0 2 0 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 8 8 3

Kyle Breidenstine went 9 innings for the Dodgers with Marc Skipper going in the 10th. Talal Saleh and Joe Pasciucco each went 5 innings for the Maddogs and no one got a decision. The game went back and forth all night and ended 8-8. Joe Patrolia had 3 hits, 2 SB's and 3 runs scored and Nick Tapper had 2 hits and 2 runs for the Dodgers. Kevin Skop also added 3 RBI. For Medford, Steve Panza and Matt Taylor each had 2 hits each. Tonight was a big night for Clark University, Breidenstine, Tapper, Pasciucco and Hanley were all teammates at Clark.

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Sun, 19 July, 2:00PM, at Kelly Field Milton
Harbor Point Dodgers 3, AlThomas Athletics 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Harbor Point Dodgers 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 7 0 AlThomas Athletics 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 6 1

Kyle Breidenstine pitches his 5th complete game of the season and the Dodgers get just enough to edge the A's, 3-2. Breidenstine (W, 6-2) scattered 6 hits while striking out 5 and walking 1 in his 3rd straight complete-game win. A's starter Joe Carrig (L, 3-1) pitched a solid complete-game (7 H, 3 ER, 5 K, 1 BB), allowing only 3 1st inning runs. Dodger SS Jerrad Ryan led the game off with a walk, and after a Jay Shatto HBP, Dodger rookie 1B Nick Tapper singled in Ryan for a 1-0 lead. Shatto scored on a wild pitch, and Tapper scored on a Joe Patrolia (2-for-3) single. Dodger rookie RF Kevin Skop also went 2-for-3, adding a double. For the A's RF Chris McDonough went 2-3 with a double, C Brendan Wheeler had a hit, and Schindler had a 2-RBI single. 3B Mark Daly made 2 great plays at the hot corner in a very well played game by both clubs.

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Fri, 17 July, 7:30PM, at Ronan Park
Harbor Point Dodgers 12, Brighton Black Sox 9

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Black Sox 1 1 2 0 0 3 2 9 8 4 Harbor Point Dodgers 0 3 3 2 2 2 x 12 14 2

Dodger 1B Nick Tapper went 4-for-5 with a double and 2 RBI and catcher Bryan Duffy went 2-for-4 with a HR and 3 RBI to lead Harbor Point past the Black Sox 12-9. Dodger starter Steve DeFusco (W, 4-2) pitched a solid game (6 IP, 5 ER, 4 BB, 2 K) while having a great night at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a 2B, an SB and 2 RBI. The Dodgers pounded out 14 hits on the night from 8 different players. 2B/LF Joe Patrolia had a 2-for-3 night, with his 8th double of 2009. Black Sox SS Grey Goodrich had a HR on a 2-for-2 night with a walk and an HBP. 2B Kyle Ross and RF Steve Tramontozzi both added 2 hits for Brighton. Dodger pitcher Chris Michienzi had to come on to get the 2-out save in the 7th as the Sox got the potential tying-run to 1st base after trailing by 5 runs.

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Wed, 15 July, 7:30PM, at Ronan Park
Brighton Brewers 14, Harbor Point Dodgers 8

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Brewers 3 1 0 2 3 5 0 14 13 5 Harbor Point Dodgers 1 1 3 0 1 2 0 8 8 3

The Brewers scored 3 runs in their first 4 plate appearances (highlighted by a 2-run HR by Tony Iafolla) to kick off a high-scoring affair. The Dodgers came back to take a 5-4 lead in the 3rd, keyed by an RBI double by Joe Petrolia. But the Brewers bats finally regained life, posting 10 runs over the next 3 innings to take lead for good. Mike Maguire lead the Brewers bats back to life with a 4-4 day with 2 doubles and 4 RBI. Steve Walsh went 3-3 to lead the Dodgers offense.

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Sat, 11 July, 5:00PM, at Ronan Park
Malden Bulldogs 8, Harbor Point Dodgers 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Malden Bulldogs 3 0 2 1 1 0 1 8 15 2 Harbor Point Dodgers 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 5 2

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Thu, 9 July, 8:00PM, at Maplewood
Malden Bulldogs 15, Harbor Point Dodgers 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Harbor Point Dodgers 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 4 4 Malden Bulldogs 2 5 0 5 1 2 x 15 12 2

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Mon, 6 July, 7:30PM, at Ronan Park
Harbor Point Dodgers 7, McKay Club Beacons 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Harbor Point Dodgers 0 0 0 5 1 1 0 7 13 2 McKay Club Beacons 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1

Dodger starter Kyle Breidenstine (W, 5-2) pitches a 4-hit shutout as Harbor Point defeats the Beacons, 7-0. This was the 4th complete game for the Dodger ace, and his 2nd shutout of 2009. The Moose walked and struck out 4. Dodger 3B Steve DeFusco had a huge night, going 2-for-3 with a double and 3 RBI. SS Jerrad Ryan went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and 2 RBI. RF Steve Walsh (2-3, RBI), catcher Bryan Duffy (2-4, 2 R, RBI) and 2B/LF Joe Patrolia (2-3, 2B, SB)all had 2 hits for Harbor Point, as the Dodgers belted out 13 hits on the night.

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Mon, 29 June, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
Harbor Point Dodgers 2, Somerville Alibrandis 1

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R H E Somerville Alibrandis 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 6 0 Harbor Point Dodgers 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 7 2

A great game played at Rogers Park on Monday night between Harbor Point and Somerville. After a pitchers duel between Dodger Steve DeFusco (W, 3-1) and Somerville starter Isaac Oakley (ND), the two teams needed an extra inning to sort out a 1-1 tie. Somerville broke the scoreless game in the 5th inning with a lead-off single by CF Devon Davis. Davis stole second, and scored on a sac-fly RBI by 2B Bernie Driscoll. Oakley would hold the Dodgers off until the 6th. After stealing second, Dodger CF Jay Shatto scored on a Joe Patrolia double to tie the game at 1-1. DeFusco (CG, 1R, 6H, 6BB, 2K) held the Somerville bats through 8 innings of masterful work, and in the bottom of the 8th, the Dodgers got the big hit. 1B Nick Tapper hit a 2-out walk-off HR to deep right center to win a tremendous game. Go to http://dodgers.400hitter.com/ for the full story. HR - HP Nick Tapper (1) Walk-off

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Sun, 28 June, 4:00PM, at King Field
Harbor Point Dodgers 4, Savin Hill Hornets 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Savin Hill Hornets 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 3 2 Harbor Point Dodgers 0 0 0 1 0 3 x 4 6 3

WP: Kyle Breidenstine (4-2) LP: Nick Young (1-3) Harbor Point: Breidenstine and Donoghue Savin Hill: Young, Lescinskis (6) and Morgan Go to http://dodgers.400hitter.com/ for the full story.

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Sat, 27 June, 4:00PM, at King Field
Revere Rockies 13, Harbor Point Dodgers 10

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Revere Rockies 0 1 4 4 4 0 0 13 12 5 Harbor Point Dodgers 1 0 1 1 3 0 4 10 10 4

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Sat, 27 June, 1:00PM, at King Field
Harbor Point Dodgers 7, South Boston Saints 1

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Harbor Point Dodgers 4 0 0 0 2 0 1 7 4 0 South Boston Saints 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 4

WP - Chris Michienzi (2-2) LP - Tim Dacey (3-2) Harbor Point: Michienzi and Duffy South Boston: Dacey, Meyers (7), Stephenson (7) and Linn

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Wed, 17 June, 7:30PM, at Ronan Park
Harbor Point Dodgers 7, Brighton Braves 4

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Braves 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 4 3 2 Harbor Point Dodgers 2 0 2 3 0 0 x 7 11 4

Dodgers starter Steve DeFusco (W, 2-1) pitched 5 innings of 3-hit ball to lead Harbor Point past the Braves at Ronan Park, 7-4. DeFusco struck out 5 and walked 4 while allowing 2 earned runs to go along with his big day at the plate (2-4, R, 3 RBI). RF Gregg Smith (3-4, 2B, 2 SB, RBI) and CF Steve Walsh (3-4, 2 R) both remained hot at the plate for the Dodgers. LF Joe Patrolia (2-4, R, 2B, 2 RBI) also had a great day at the plate. SS Jerrad Ryan has now hit safely in 7 straight games. Dodgers rookie John Miller pitched 2 no-hit innings, striking out 2 and walking 1 to finish the game. Ryan Oullette, Adam Mozill and Ted Tracy had hits for the Braves. Kraig Moody pitched very well in relief, striking out 5 Dodgers in 2.1 innings of work.

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Sat, 13 June, 5:00PM, at Rogers Park
Brighton Brewers 11, Harbor Point Dodgers 8

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Harbor Point Dodgers 2 2 0 3 0 0 1 8 6 3 Brighton Brewers 4 3 0 0 1 3 x 11 13 1

Both teams scored early and often, including a combined 11 runs in the first 2 innings. The Dodgers erased a 3-run deficit in the 4th, keyed by a leadoff double by Matt Grimes and an RBI single by Kevin Skop. Brendan Klaes had a clutch 2-out RBI single in the 5th to help the Brewers regain the lead for good. Marc Hordon collected his 2nd win of the season in relief, while also leading the team offensively with 3 hits. Mike Maguire also added 2 hits to contribute to the cause. Kevin Skop and Gregg Smith both solid days at the plate, each driving in 2 runs on 2 hits.

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Wed, 10 June, 8:00PM, at Ross Field
Harbor Point Dodgers 9, South End Astros 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E South End Astros 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 3 Harbor Point Dodgers 2 4 2 1 0 0 x 9 11 0

Harbor Point finally ended their 5-game losing streak Wednesday with 9-2 win over the Astros at Ross Field. Dodger starter Steve DeFusco (W, 1-1) pitched 6 innings of 3 hit, 2 run ball to earn his 1st win of 2009. DeFusco struck out 6 and walked 3 in an impressive game on a very cold night. CF Steve Walsh led the offense, going 3-3 with 2 doubles, 2 runs, 2 RBI and a walk. SS Jerrad Ryan (2-4, 2 runs, RBI) and RF Gregg Smith (2-3, 2 runs, RBI, BB) also had big nights at the plate. 2B Andy Zides added 2 hits in 4 ABs and had an RBI to go with a solid defensive game in which the Dodgers made 0 errors. South End 1B Willie Sanjuro hit a bomb triple to left in the 6th.

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Tue, 9 June, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
Brighton Black Sox 13, Harbor Point Dodgers 1

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Harbor Point Dodgers 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 7 7 Brighton Black Sox 2 7 0 0 2 2 x 13 11 1

Black Sox end three game skid with solid win in the mist at Rogers Park. Jared Rooney goes six to pick up his fourth win of the year. Offensively for the Sox Kyle Ross had 3 hits, while Nick Cunningham and Steve Tramontozzi both had two hits. Jerrad Ryan had two hits for the Dodgers.

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Sun, 7 June, 1:00PM, at King Field
Brighton Brewers 10, Harbor Point Dodgers 3

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Brewers 0 7 1 1 0 0 1 10 11 2 Harbor Point Dodgers 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 3 5 1

Tony Iafolla remained one of the hottest hitters in the league, going 2-4 with a double and a homer. Former Framingham State teammates combined for the rest of the notable stats... John Kincaid collected 4RBI to support Sean Tupper on his way to a complete game win in which he scattered just 5 hits. Andy Samson provided 2.2 innings of solid relief for the Dodgers, silencing the Brewers bats with 3 Ks while allowing 0 hits and 0 runs.

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Wed, 3 June, 8:00PM, at Ross Field
West Roxbury Bluefish 12, Harbor Point Dodgers 1

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Harbor Point Dodgers 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 2 West Roxbury Bluefish 0 0 5 2 5 0 x 12 10 1

Chris Sandini improved his record to 4-0 as the Bluefish defeat the Dodgers by a score of 12-1 on Wednesday Night at Ross. The Bluefish bounce back after snapping a 22 game home winning streak on Monday with Sandini's complete game 13 strikeout effort. Offensively, Chris Santosuosso drove in 5 runs with a double and a triple.

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Tue, 2 June, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
Brighton Braves 7, Harbor Point Dodgers 1

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Harbor Point Dodgers 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 1 Brighton Braves 2 0 0 1 4 0 x 7 6 1

Nick Foundas scattered 5 hits (1 R, 2 BB, 5 K) over 6 innings for his second win of the season. Close for most of the game, the Braves broke it open in the 5th. Chris Sullivan continues on his hot streak at the plate with 2 more hits (2-3, 2B, R, BB). Ryan and Walsh led the way for the Dodgers with two hits apiece while Tapper supplied their lone RBI in the first.

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Mon, 1 June, 7:30PM, at Ronan Park
McKay Club Beacons 7, Harbor Point Dodgers 1

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E McKay Club Beacons 0 1 0 0 2 4 0 7 6 1 Harbor Point Dodgers 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 3

The beacons kicked off June in style with a big win against the Dodgers at Ronan Park. Things were tight 1-1 thru 4 innings. Mike barthel had a slow start. He gave up 3 hits and a run in the 1st inning for the Beacons - but settled in to pitch a gem. Barthel tossed 7 innings struck out 12 Dodgers enroute to his 2nd win of the saeson. Drew Tambling had another great night going 3 for 4. Jack Owens busted things wide open in the 6th with a monstah triple plating 3.

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Sun, 31 May, 5:00PM, at Rogers Park
Harbor Point Dodgers 6, Brighton Black Sox 1

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 R H E Harbor Point Dodgers 3 0 2 1 0 6 9 2 Brighton Black Sox 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 1

The Dodgers scored early and often to get out in front of the Brighton Black Sox in what would be a rain-shortened game at Rogers Park. Kyle Breidenstine (W, 3-1) pitched all 5 innings for the Dodgers, allowing 3 hits and 1 unearned run while walking 3 and striking out 7 in the 6-1 win. Harbor Point SS Jerrad Ryan (3-3, 2 R, SB) and 2B Gregg Smith (3-3, 3B, 2 RBI) led the offense with big nights. LF Steve Walsh (1-3, R), CF Jay Shatto (1-3, 2 R, 2B, HBP) and rookie RF Kevin Skop (1-3, 2 RBI) all played great games for the Dodgers. The top 5 in the Dodger' order were relentless all afternoon, while C Bryan Duffy added a sac-fly RBI and called a great game behind the plate. The game was called in the Dodgers half of the 6th inning, when lightning and rain forced the stoppage.

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Wed, 27 May, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
Harbor Point Dodgers 2, Brighton Braves 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Harbor Point Dodgers 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 Brighton Braves 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2

Dodger RF Joe Patrolia had a bases loaded, 2-RBI single and starter Kyle Breidenstine pitched a 3-hit shutout in a 2-0 Dodgers win on a cool night at Rogers Park. Both pitchers were on, as Breidenstine (CG, 3 hits, 2 walks, 11 strikeouts) kept the Braves bats off balance all night. On the other side of the duel, Braves' starter Kyle Darrow pitched a 1-hitter through 6 innings of work, striking out 8 and walking 7. Patrolia would put the Dodgers up 2-0 in the top of the 1st with a clutch 2-out single that scored CF Jay Shatto and LF Steve Walsh. Breidenstine would hold that lead all night in his 2nd CG of 2009. The Dodger defense was perfect on the night, limiting the Braves chances.

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Fri, 22 May, 7:30PM, at Ronan Park
Harbor Point Dodgers 9, Chelsea Cyclones 5

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Chelsea Cyclones 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 5 6 2 Harbor Point Dodgers 5 0 0 4 0 0 x 9 9 1

The Dodgers score 5 runs in the 1st inning again as they move to 3-0 at Ronan Park, with a 9-5 win over Chelsea. C Steve DeFusco (3-3, R, 2 2B, BB, SB, 2RBI) led the Harbor Point offense and Marc Skipper (W, 1-0) pitched 3.1 innings of 1 hit, 2 K, 1 walk ball in relief to get the win. Six Dodgers had hits, including CF Steve Walsh (1-4, R, BB) and 3B Matt Grimes (1-4, 2 RBI) keeping their 4-game hitting streaks alive. LF Joe Patrolia (2-3, R, 2 RBI), DH Jay Shatto (1-3, R, 2 SB, RBI) and SS Jerrad Ryan (1-2, 2 R, 2 BB) also had great days at the plate. RP Steve Cobb came on in relief of starter Nick Bennett with the bases loaded and 2 outs in the 3rd, getting the 1st batter he faced to keep the Dodgers up 5-2. Skipper returned the favor in the 4th, leaving 3 Cyclones on the bases in keeping a 5-4 lead. The Dodgers rolled after that, scoring 4 runs in the 4th inning and Skip held it down for his 1st win of 2009.

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Wed, 20 May, 7:30PM, at Ronan Park
Harbor Point Dodgers 7, AlThomas Athletics 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E AlThomas Athletics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 2 Harbor Point Dodgers 5 1 0 0 1 0 x 7 8 2

Dodger starter Chris Michienzi throws a complete-game shutout in his first start of the year, and Bryan Duffy had 3 RBI as Harbor Point defeats the A's 7-0. After 2 one-out A's singles in the top of the 1st, Michienzi settled down, getting the next two batters and scattering 3 hits the rest of the way while striking out 7 and walking none. The Dodgers would score 5 runs in the bottom of the 1st after 2 costly errors. Dodger catcher Bryan Duffy (2-3, 2B, 3 RBI) led the HP offense while also playing a great game behind the plate. Six other Dodgers added hits in a total team effort. Al Thomas 3B Ricky Salvucci had 2 hits for the A's. Starter Dan Gaughan takes a tough loss, allowing only 2 ER and striking out 7 in 4 innings of work.

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Mon, 18 May, 8:00PM, at Trum Field
Chelsea Cyclones 2, Harbor Point Dodgers 1

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R H E Harbor Point Dodgers 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 Chelsea Cyclones 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 11 1

A good old fashion pitchers duel broke out Monday night at Trum field between the Dodgers and Cyclones. Cyclones starter Sam Kennedy-Smith went 5 innings, striking out 11 and allowing 1 run before turning the ball over to rookie pitcher Kevin Loveless who worked 3 strong innings striking out 3 and picking up his first YBL victory. Both teams scored in the 3rd and the game remained tied with both teams missing out on scoring chances in regulation. After Pat Sueltenfuss (2 for 4) singled down the 3rd base line in the 8th Jimmy Burns came in to pinch run,Angelo Scippa (2 for 3)singled and with 2 outs rookie Rob Lerro (2 for 2) drove in the winning run with his 2nd single of the nite. Kyle Breidenstine went all 8 for the Dodgers striking out 10 taking the hard luck loss. Game could have gone either way as both teams fought hard for this one

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Sun, 10 May, 12:00PM, at Jim Rice Field
South End Astros 12, Harbor Point Dodgers 7

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 R H E Harbor Point Dodgers 3 2 0 1 1 0 7 6 1 South End Astros 2 1 2 1 6 0 12 9 1

Each error allowed several runs but an otherwise close game throughout. Steve Melo of the Astros threw lots of pitches but hung on for the complete game win.

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Sat, 9 May, 4:00PM, at Ronan Park
Harbor Point Dodgers 4, West Roxbury Bluefish 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E West Roxbury Bluefish 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 7 0 Harbor Point Dodgers 2 0 0 2 0 0 x 4 9 1

The Dodgers open 2009 with a 4-2 win over the defending champion Bluefish behind stellar pitching from Kyle Breidenstine. Breidenstine (6 innings, 6 hits, 1 BB and 4 K's) picked up his 1st YBL win in a great effort. DH Gregg Smith and 3B Matt Grimes both had 2 hits and 2 RBIs to lead the Harbor Point offense in the team's first home game at Ronan Park. The Dodgers got out in front in the 1st after RF Jeff Ayers and CF Jay Shatto (2 hits) singled off of West Roxbury starter Dan Lambrecht. Smith plated in both runners with a 2-out single. The Fish fought back in the 4th with a solo shot to left by SS Jason Recore. 1B Sean Glavin followed with a double and later scored on 2B Mike Lembo's single. Harbor Point took the lead the same inning when Grimes singled with the bases loaded, scoring 2B Steve Defusco and Smith. Dodger closer Marc Skipper came on in the 7th and picked up the save, starting a text book 1-6-3 DP to end the game.