Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Black Sox 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 8 1 Malden Bulldogs 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 3 9 1

Game Summary Win: Mike Cook (2-0), Loss: Jared Rooney (0-1) Brown, B (MAL): 2-for-3, GW RBI in 7th Lara (MAL): 1-for-2, Game tying RBI in 6th Luongo (MAL): 2-for-3, 2B

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Thu, 25 August, 8:00PM, at Maplewood
Brighton Black Sox 12, Malden Bulldogs 4

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Black Sox 1 1 1 0 0 6 3 12 8 1 Malden Bulldogs 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 4 8 2

Sox live to play another day. Game 4 tomorrow in Malden. Game Summary Win: Eddie Sampe (2-0), Loss: Kenny Luongo (0-1) Shah (BRI) 3-4, 3B, 4RBI B. Brown (MAL): 1-3, HR (3)

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Wed, 24 August, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
Malden Bulldogs 5, Brighton Black Sox 3

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R H E Malden Bulldogs 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 5 9 3 Brighton Black Sox 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 9 1

Game Summary Win: Joe Milbury (1-1), Loss: Matt Nicholson (1-1) Save: Pat Shanahan (2) Englehardt (MAL): 1-for-4, HR, 3 RBI Lara (MAL): GW 1B in 8th, 2-for-4, 2 RBI

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Tue, 23 August, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
Malden Bulldogs 9, Brighton Black Sox 5

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Malden Bulldogs 1 0 1 1 4 0 2 9 8 2 Brighton Black Sox 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 5 5 1

Game Summary Win: Evan Tardugno (2-1), Loss: JT Ross (1-1) Save: Brad Tardugno (1)

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Sat, 20 August, 2:00PM, at Ronan Park
Brighton Black Sox 9, Savin Hill Hornets 4

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Black Sox 1 4 3 0 0 0 1 9 12 4 Savin Hill Hornets 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 7 4

Sox clinch series. Samp picks up the win with five strong innings. Rooney finish the game with two strong relief innings

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Thu, 18 August, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
Brighton Black Sox 7, Savin Hill Hornets 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Savin Hill Hornets 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 2 Brighton Black Sox 4 3 0 0 0 0 x 7 11 0

Sox take 2-0 lead in series. Matt Nicholson goes the distance to pick up the win.

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Wed, 17 August, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
Brighton Black Sox 7, Savin Hill Hornets 3

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Savin Hill Hornets 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 3 4 2 Brighton Black Sox 0 0 0 2 4 1 x 7 8 0

Sox take first game of series with complete four hitter by J.T. Ross.

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Sat, 13 August, 1:00PM, at King Field
South Boston Saints 5, Brighton Black Sox 3

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Black Sox 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 3 8 1 South Boston Saints 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 5 7 2

Saints continue their run with a solid performance by rob meat cahill and jon Tenney on the hill. Schwind and Tenney led the way with 2 hits a piece and Andrew Lolipop guild Larocque with a clutch bases loaded double. Jon Tenney had his first steal of the decade without sliding. Saints look to make the playoffs tomorrow at king field at 1pm. Brendan warning track Klaes day to day suffering from whiplash from his spouse tugging the leash.

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Fri, 12 August, 7:30PM, at Ronan Park
Savin Hill Hornets 12, Brighton Black Sox 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Savin Hill Hornets 3 4 0 1 4 x x 12 14 0 Brighton Black Sox 0 0 0 0 0 x x 0 4 3

Mike Isaia throws four scoreless innings and the Savin Hill bats knock out 14 hits over 5 inning to clinch the 6th seed for the 2011 playoffs. Freddi Carerra was 3 for 3 with a triple (4) and 2 RBI. Adam Morgan was also 3 for 3 with a double (7) and 4 RBI. Mike Bivas and Gary Kaye each had 2 hits. Pat McClay hit his first home run of the season in the 2nd.

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Thu, 11 August, 8:00PM, at East Boston Stadium
Brighton Black Sox 14, East Boston Knights 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Black Sox x x x x x x x 14 13 2 East Boston Knights x x x x x x x 2 3 1

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Sat, 6 August, 5:00PM, at Playstead Park
Brighton Black Sox 5, Medford Maddogs 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Black Sox 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 5 7 2 Medford Maddogs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1

Sox score early and tack on a couple late to move one step closer to clinching the division. Matt Nicholson earns the victory with an 82 pitch shut out. The Sox hits were spread out amongst six players with Kyle Ross collecting two. Zach Rubin pitched well going the distance for Medford, while Greg Wilson and Matt Delany each had two hits.

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Thu, 4 August, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
Somerville Alibrandis 8, Brighton Black Sox 6

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Somerville Alibrandis 1 0 6 0 0 0 1 8 16 1 Brighton Black Sox 1 1 0 0 0 4 0 6 11 0

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Mon, 1 August, 8:00PM, at Billings Field
Brighton Black Sox 10, Beacon Hill Dodgers 1

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Black Sox 2 0 4 2 2 0 0 10 12 1 Beacon Hill Dodgers 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 6 3

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Sat, 30 July, 7:30PM, at McConnell Park
McKay Club Beacons 7, Brighton Black Sox 4

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Black Sox 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 4 7 4 McKay Club Beacons 2 0 0 1 1 3 x 7 9 3

Barthel took the mound and also took command of his game to improve the McKay Club's winning streak to 11 as the Beacons reduced their Magic Number to ONE to clinch #1 seed and home field throughout. The Big Man hit his spots and the Beacons are ready for playoff baseball. Not done yet. Next up: vs. Al Thomas Club at 2pm on Sunday.

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Fri, 29 July, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
Brighton Black Sox 7, Brighton Braves 5

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Braves 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 5 8 5 Brighton Black Sox 1 3 1 2 0 0 x 7 8 1

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Tue, 26 July, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
McKay Club Beacons 5, Brighton Black Sox 1

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E McKay Club Beacons 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 5 11 0 Brighton Black Sox 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0

Bryan Curran spanked a 2-out double in the 1st to start his 2-4 night, crossed the plate twice, and the Beacons never looked back in achieving win #22. Connor Reinfurt had a 3-4 night with 3 doubles and 3 RBI's to lead the offense. Jack Owens drove in Daniel Brien in the 5th on a double to right-center to stay hot in the lead-off spot. Kyle Power earned his 3rd win and allowed just one hit through four complete innings before he was relieved by Kevin Loveless. Loveless threw to some familiar faces on the other side and kept the Black Sox relatively quiet until James Dalton came in to close out the 7th and seal win #22. Next up: vs. Revere Rockies on Friday night at McConnell. Dalton on the bump and the Beacons are gearing up for playoff baseball. The goal is still to be met.

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Fri, 22 July, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
Brighton Black Sox 13, Brighton Braves 1

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Black Sox 0 4 1 0 2 3 3 13 19 1 Brighton Braves 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 4 2

Sox battle the heat to pick up their fifth win in a row. JT Ross throws six strong innings to pick up his fifth win of the year. Offensively for the Sox Bill Reichmann, Tim Varakis, Colin Riggs, Chris Brown, Sam Kennedy-Smith and Kyle Ross all had multiple hits.

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Thu, 21 July, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
Brighton Black Sox 3, East Boston Knights 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E East Boston Knights 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 6 1 Brighton Black Sox 0 2 0 1 0 0 x 3 8 2

Sox hold on to win their fourth game in a row Eddie Samp goes the distance to pick up his first win of the season. Chris Brown homered to lead off the second inning, while Colin Riggs and Marc Massarotti chipped in with two hits each. Wojick went the distance for East Boston and pitched well despite picking up the loss. Offensively DiNapoli and McBride had two hits each.

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Sat, 16 July, 1:00PM, at Ronan Park
Brighton Black Sox 9, Beacon Hill Dodgers 1

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Black Sox 0 0 0 1 0 5 3 9 12 4 Beacon Hill Dodgers 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 3

Sox pick up third win in a row. Matt Nicholson goes the distances to pick up his third win on the season. The Sox offense was led by Joe Gil (3-3 3 2B) and Tim Varakis (2-4, 2B, 4RBI). Merritt pitched well for the Dodgers, working out of a couple of early jams, before giving way in the sixth. Offensively for the Dodgers Navarro had two hits.

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Thu, 14 July, 7:30PM, at Ronan Park
Brighton Black Sox 3, East Boston Knights 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Black Sox 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 6 1 East Boston Knights 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 2

Sox win a close well pitched game scoring three in the top of the eighth. Jared Rooney goes the distance to pick up his second win in a row. Hannon would throw seven shutout innings before giving way to Layton who would take the loss.

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Tue, 12 July, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
Brighton Black Sox 4, Brighton Minutemen 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Minutemen 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 6 3 Brighton Black Sox 0 0 1 1 2 0 x 4 7 1

Sox win with good pitching and just enough offense. JT Ross goes the distance to pick up win number four on the season. Reichmann, Kennedy-Smith and Gil each had two hits.

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Sun, 10 July, 5:30PM, at Revere High School
Revere Rockies 5, Brighton Black Sox 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Black Sox 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 Revere Rockies 3 0 0 0 1 1 x 5 7 0

GAME 2 of Double Header: Rockies Kevin Christina works 6in, allowing only 2 hits and striking out 4 to complete the DH sweep on the day for Revere. Adam Del Rio stayed hot, knocking his 2nd double on the day in the 1st to score 2, followed by Sean Glavin's 2nd double on the day, scoring Del Rio to give the Rockies the 3-0 lead and that is all K.C would need on the day. Rockies get 1 in the 5th on a Tony Iafolla HR to left center and 1 in the 6th on a Tim Vogel pinch-hit HR to right center.

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Thu, 7 July, 8:00PM, at Maplewood
Malden Bulldogs 3, Brighton Black Sox 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Black Sox 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 Malden Bulldogs 1 0 2 0 0 0 x 3 9 1

Game Summary Win: Joe Milbury Loss: Nicholson Save: Pat Shanahan Milbury (MAL): 6 IP, 1 H, 7 K, 3 BB

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Tue, 5 July, 7:30PM, at Healy Field
Brighton Black Sox 9, AlThomas Athletics 8

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Black Sox 2 1 1 0 3 1 1 9 12 2 AlThomas Athletics 2 0 3 0 0 1 2 8 13 1

Sox survive several come backs Al Thomas and hold on to pick up the win and snap a two game skid. JT Ross battled into the sixth to pick up his third win of the year. Eddie Samp gets the last two outs of the game to earn his fourth save. Offensively for the Sox, Kennedy-Smith collected 3 hits, while Sementelli and Shah each had two. For Al Thomas, Muse, Lambert and Wheeler had three hits each.

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Thu, 30 June, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
Beacon Hill Dodgers 3, Brighton Black Sox 1

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Beacon Hill Dodgers 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 8 0 Brighton Black Sox 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 3

With Dodger relievers chomping at the bit, Chris "Nah, I'm Good" Michienzi throws a complete game, giving up only 1 run on 4 hits at the Chicken Coop. With gameballs going to Michienzi, Steve Walsh and Marty "the OMP" Whitmore, the Dodgers extend their winning streak to 4 games with timely hitting and a Mr. Sparkle-clean defense heading into the festive weekend. Extra game ball to "Yosemite" Jay Shatto coaching a stellar third base. Its Bugaloo time.

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Sun, 26 June, 5:15PM, at Recreation Park
Stoneham Sabers 1, Brighton Black Sox 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Black Sox 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 Stoneham Sabers 0 0 1 0 0 0 x 1 3 1

Ryan Flanagan throws second shutout in seven days to blank the Black Sox 1-0 Flanagan goes the distance only letting up three hits, with seven strikeouts. Also hitting a triple on the offensive side. This marks the third shutout in arrow for the Sabers pitching staff. With two outs Sean Ruderman walked. With a full count on him Greg Dubela hit a game winning RBI double. On the defensive side catcher Joe Russo called another great game behind the plate. Catching his third strait shutout in arrow. Also throwing out a runner at second base.

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Tue, 21 June, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
Brighton Black Sox 5, Brighton Braves 3

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

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Mon, 20 June, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
Stoneham Sabers 4, Brighton Black Sox 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Stoneham Sabers 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 4 8 1 Brighton Black Sox 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

Ryan Flanagan throws a complete game shutout as the Sabers defeat the Black Sox 4-0. Ryan Flanagan goes the distance for the Sabers picking up his first career Yawkey League win. Striking out eleven Brighton batters, and only letting up two hits...Flanagan also was spectacular at the plate, leading the Stoneham offense with three hits of his own and an insurance RBI in the top of the seventh. Angelo Colucci's broken back single to RF brought in the game winning run for the Sabers. Aaron Whittet followed with a two RBI single to expand the Sabers lead. On the defensive side, catcher Joe Russo had himself a ball game behind the plate. While Jake Zelnick continued to to make the hard plays at short shop. Riggs and Reichmann had the only hits for the Black Sox.

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Fri, 17 June, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
AlThomas Athletics 5, Brighton Black Sox 4

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E AlThomas Athletics 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 5 7 1 Brighton Black Sox 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 4 7 3

A's win a tight one 5-4 as Kevin Zyrkowski came in to strike out the last batter to end the game with the bases loaded. Will Clang threw 6.2 innings to pick up the win. Tony Luciani and Mike Niland had 2 hits each for Al Thomas, while Bill Reichmann led the Black Sox with 2 hits.

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Tue, 14 June, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
Brighton Minutemen 5, Brighton Black Sox 3

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Black Sox 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 3 5 0 Brighton Minutemen 1 0 3 1 0 0 x 5 9 0

Minutemen get back on track behind Jon Sargent. Sarg had 6 strikeouts and throws his 3rd complete game in as many starts for the win. Offensively, Jake Christman reached safely 3 times while Colin Walsh and Eddie Pickett reached safely twice. Speaking on Eddie Pickett, with runners on base for the Blacksox, a ball that was crushed and seemed destined for first base on the softball field at Rogers, would be incredibly tracked by Pick in what turned out to be an enormous out. Wednesday night off then the Minutemen look forward to playing about 42 days straight. Enjoy Bruins game 7

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Mon, 13 June, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
Revere Rockies 6, Brighton Black Sox 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Revere Rockies 0 0 2 2 1 0 1 6 11 0 Brighton Black Sox 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1

Rich Wlodarczyk picks up the win for the Rocks, going 6in, striking out 7 and allowing only 2 hits. Defense was solid all around for the Rockies. In the 3rd, with 2 outs, Rockies touched up Nicholson for 2 runs. Aj Bucciarelli worked a walk, Laliberte followed with a single and Santosuosso picks up the big 2 out triple to score Booch and Laliberte. Billy 'Shuffle Steps' Sinopoli goes 3-3 on the day for the Rocks. Sean Glavin has 2 hits, including a solo homerun to right center to lead off the 4th in. That is all that Woody would need as he was efficient on the bump.

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Fri, 10 June, 8:00PM, at McConnell Park
Brighton Black Sox 4, Savin Hill Hornets 4

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Brighton Black Sox 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4 6 3 Savin Hill Hornets 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 4 8 5

Brighton's Joe Gil went 4 for 4, but the big blow was a two out double by Colin Riggs in the 5th giving the Black Sox a 4-0 lead. Savin Hill finally got to JT Ross for two in the 6th and tied it in the 7th. Freddi Carrera was 4 for 5 on the night. Both team's relief pitchers were nasty. Brighton's Eddie Stamp struck out 2 and allowed only 1 hit in 2 innings. While Savin Hill's Mike Isaia and Ben Johnson threw 4 1/3 innings of two hit shutout baseball.

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Wed, 8 June, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
Malden Bulldogs 3, Brighton Black Sox 1

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Malden Bulldogs 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 3 11 4 Brighton Black Sox 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4 0

Game Summary W: Tardugno, Evan (2-0) L: Rooney Tardugno, E (MAL): CG, ER, 4 H, 7 K, 3 BB Englehardt (MAL): 2-for-4, HR, RBI

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Mon, 6 June, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
Brighton Minutemen 4, Brighton Black Sox 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R H E Brighton Minutemen 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 4 4 0 Brighton Black Sox 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 2

Good game at Rogers. Kyle Buika gets the win in his first career YBL start. Buiks went 7 innings striking out 12. Minutemen plate 2 in the 3rd after Nick Botelho walks and Eddie Pickett triples him in. Pick scored on a Sam Novicki ground out. Blacksox tie it in the bottom of inning with a walk and 4 singles. Games moves swiftly to the top of 8. Minutemen load the bases with 1 out. Rob Linn delivers the big blow, a full count rope to left that plates 2 Bottom 8, Sox first 2 batters single of Jon Sargent. After a sac bunt, Sarg gets a K and a popup to earn his first save. Good battle from both sides tonight.

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Thu, 2 June, 8:00PM, at Jim Rice Field
Brighton Black Sox 5, South End Astros 3

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Black Sox 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 5 8 1 South End Astros 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 3 5 4

Sox hold on to pick up the win behind 6.2 innings from starter JT Ross. The win moves Ross to 2-0 on the season. Eddie Samp picked up the save recording the last out with runners on second and third in the bottom of the seventh. Offensively for the Sox, Chris Brown had five hits (5-5, 2B, R, 2RBI, 2SB) while Tim Varakis would collect two (2-2 RBI). Jonathan Mateo pitched well in defeat. Going the distance and striking out 9. Jamill Moquete hit a 2 run homer to right in the bottom of the fourth.

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Fri, 27 May, 8:00PM, at Trum Field
Somerville Alibrandis 6, Brighton Black Sox 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Black Sox 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 3 1 Somerville Alibrandis 1 0 0 1 0 4 x 6 5 1

SOMERVILLE, MA- The Somerville Alibranis defeated the Brighton Black Sox by a score of 6-2. Sean Sullivan took the ball for Somerville and tallied his 2nd win of the season. Sullivan struck out 7 and only allowed 2 runs. Rookie Chris Warren drove the winning runs in with a double in the 6th. Bill Reichmann lead the hitting for the Black Sox.

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Thu, 26 May, 7:30PM, at Town Field
Brighton Black Sox 1, Medford Maddogs 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Medford Maddogs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 Brighton Black Sox 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 5 1

The Sox scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh. Richie Joyce led off with a walk. Pinch runner JT Ross would go to second on a failed bunt attempt, and then score on Cam Owens single to left field. Matt Nicholson goes the distance on 82 pitches to give the Sox their third win in a row. Offensively for the Sox Chris Brown collected two hits. While Bill Reichmann, Marc Massarotti and Cam Owens each had one hit each. For Medford, Mike Victory pitched very well allowing five hits while striking out five and only walking one. Offensively for the Maddogs, Buddy Hanley had two hits, while Callahan and Cunningham each had one.

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Tue, 24 May, 8:00PM, at McConnell Park
Brighton Black Sox 5, 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 1 Brighton Black Sox 0 1 4 0 0 0 x 5 6 3

JT Ross battled through some walks to pick up his first win of the season strong innings. Eddie Samp pitches the seventh to pick up the save. Offensively the Sox were able to capitalize on a bases loaded opportunity in the third to score the runs needed for the win. Jason Sementelli and Tim Varakis each had two RBI. South End played a solid game and were able to get runners on in both the sixth and seventh inning only to come up just short. Gabriel Solis pitched very well in relief for the Astros.

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Fri, 13 May, 7:30PM, at Rogers Park
Brighton Black Sox 6, South Boston Saints 4

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E South Boston Saints 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 4 5 3 Brighton Black Sox 1 1 0 4 0 0 x 6 9 0

Sox win opener with timely hitting and a solid complete game perfomance by Matt Nicholson.