SONS HOLD OFF DEPENDABLE CLEANERS LAST INNING RALLY FOR 5-4 VICTORY

Jake Connolly at second getting a rally started  

The saying goes, "it ain't over 'til it's over", and luckily for the Sons, they were able to fend of the last inning surge by Dependable Cleaners, who were believers in the "saying", as they were fighting for their playoff qualifying lives.  The game was shaping up to be a pitchers dual between a couple of top pitchers in the league...Sam Edge for Dependable and Dom DePaoli for the Sons.  The Sons had opportunities though in the second and third to score, but stranded a runner at third in the second, and had a runner double off at second base in the third.  For the most part, Dom was in cruise control on the mound throughout the game, but Dependable did have a little bit of a threat in the third as they put runners on first and third, but Dom struck out the next three batters to put an end to any potential rally.  In the top of the fourth the Sons pushed across a run on a single by Jake Parker, who drove in Danny Keenan who had previously doubled.  It appeared after that run had scored, that it might be the only run scored in the game, as both Dom and Sam were dominating on the mound.  In the sixth, the Sons finally got the bats firing against Sam.  Jake Connolly started the inning off with a double, and he then was followed by singles from Domenic, "D.K.", and Jake Parker.  After the dust had settled, the Sons had added four more "insurance" runs which now made the score 5-0.  In the bottom of the sixth, Dependable got the first batter on by a walk and then Dom struck out the next batter and then got the following batter to ground out back to the mound...("just one more out to go").  Dependable was now at the top of the order and the next batter walked, which now left runners on first and second and that had brought Dom to his pitch count maximum, and a pitching change had to be made.  Dependable now was starting to think they had a chance at a rally, and they got back to back singles bringing in three runs, which now made the score 5-3.  The following batter walked and Dependable had runners on first and second again. The Sons made another pitching change bringing in Mikey Swett.  He was rudely met with another Dependable single to left which got by Jake Sullivan.  Jake finally tracked the ball down at the fence as one runner scored; he then relayed the ball to "D.K.".  When "D.K." got the ball, he turned to notice the potential tying runner had rounded third and was heading for home.  He then reared back and fired a perfect laser throw to the waiting glove of Jake Parker who applied the game saving tag.  What a fantastic finish to an excellent all around game; and as stated earlier, always remember..."IT AIN'T OVER 'TIL IT'S OVER", especially in Little League.  The Sons now only have one more game in the regular season and that game is against the Red Sox (a probable first round playoff match-up).

SONS AND SOX POSTPONED

Saturdays game under the lights against the Red Sox has been postponed due to rain.  The game will be rescheduled for a later date.  Next on tap for the Sons will be Dependable Cleaners (again) on Sunday.

SONS QUALIFY FOR PLAYOFFS WITH WIN OVER DEPENDABLE CLEANERS

Kevin "K.O." O'Neil eyeing a pitch to drive

In a well played game by both teams, the Sons came out on top with a well deserved 6-3 win.  The Sons jumped out on top in the bottom of the first with a two out, two RBI single by Cam Comeau, scoring Jake Parker and Dom DePaoli.  Cam followed by scoring on a passed ball that put the Sons up 3-0.  In the top of the third, Dependable cut the lead to 3-2 with a 2 run inside the park home run by Sam Edge.  The Sons came right back to add a run in the bottom half of the inning with back to back doubles by Dom and Cam's ground rule double.  In the next inning the Sons got two more runs with three straight singles from the bats of Tom Hastry, Kevin "K.O." O'Neil, and Jake Connolly, which now brought the score to 6-2.  In the top of the fifth, Dependable threatened to have a big inning, but could only manage to score one run as they left the bases loaded with  Danny Keenan getting  the last two batters on a strikeout and a pop out to Dom DePaoli at short, ending any more damage.  In the last inning Dom came in relief of "D.K." (who had reached his pitch count maximum) and he promptly struck out the side in fine fashion, using only 12 pitches, as he put a nice finishing touch on a very entertaining and well played game.  Rain permitting, the Sons will face the Red Sox (who sit on top of them in the divisional standings) under the lights Saturday.

WE HAVE A WINNER IN THE "WICKED GOOD TRIVIA" CONTEST

Dom DePaoli 2012 "Wicked Good Trivia" Contest Winner 

Congratulations to Domenic DePaoli for winning this years "WICKED GOOD TRIVIA" contest.
The correct answers are as follows:
1.  Carl Stotz - 1939
2.  Hit, Error, Walk, Hit By Pitch, Fielders Choice, and Catchers Interference
3.  Chris Drury Played for Colorado Avalanche NHL and Danbury Connecticut Little League
4.  Peabody, Saugus, Middleboro, Walpole, Worcester, and Andover
5.  Former Massachusetts Governor and current Presidential Candidate - Mitt Romney

SONS BACK ON TRACK WITH WIN OVER SACCHETTI PLUMBING

Cam Comeau fires one in

High Fives all around

Friends and former Sons players and coaches enjoying the game

After the Memorial Day weekend hiatus, the Sons didn't waste anytime getting into gear against Sacchetti Plumbing as they opened the first inning with a 2 walk, 1 hit by pitch, and 4 hit attack that scored three runs.  Key hits in the inning were delivered by Danny Keenan (triple) and Jake Sullivan (double), that drove in "MP3", "D.K.", and Cam Comeau.  In the top of the second the Sons added five more hits, 2 more walks, and another hit by pitch which scored seven more runs, as they sent 12 batters to the plate in the inning.  Big hits in the inning came off the bats of Jake Parker, Dom DePaoli, and Cam (all getting doubles), and Sully and Jake Connolly smashing solid singles.  The hit barage continued throughout the game as Robert Dunphy, Kevin "K.O." O'Neil, and Tommy Hastry added their names to the hit list which helped produce four more runs, and making the final score 14-4.  Cam Comeau had his best pitching performance of the season allowing only 2 runs and recording 9 strikeouts in his five innings of work, Jake Connolly pitched the final inning in relief of Cam, and Dom DePaoli continues his feasting off any pitcher in the league he faces, going four for four at the bat.  Also having a multiple hit game was "Sulldog" three for three, and Jake Connolly two for three with a walk.  This was a nice rebound game (after the Supreme debacle game), which shows the character of the Sons team, being able to re-establish it's winning ways and now putting themselves into playoff contention.  On deck for the team is Dependable Cleaning, who also is making a push to make the playoffs.  This should be a well contested game against a divisional opponent, which should make a little bit more clear the Sons playoff chances.  On a side note, it was great to see so many former Sons players and coaches as well as friends in attendance for this game and it was also great to see the current Sons players perform so well in front of them; they all were very impressed with the 2012 team.     

SONS BOW TO SUPREME (IN A BIG WAY)

For all intent and purpose, this game was an old fashion whoopin' that was over by the third inning.  In the first inning both teams had threatened to score, but neither did.  The Sons went down 1,2,3 rather easily in the second, but Supreme posted two runs in the bottom of the second.  In the top of the third, the Sons batters couldn't muster any offense, but that wasn't the case for Supreme in the bottom half of the inning, as they sent eighteen batters to the plate and ended up scoring fourteen of them, essentially ending the chances for any kind of thoughts of winning this game for the Sons.  The Sons did score a run in the sixth to avoid a shutout, but that was about the only positive that came out of this game; Final score Supreme Auto 17 - Sons 1 (Ouch!).  Sometimes when a team is really on their game and the other team is not on their game, these types of blowout games can occur, but the true test of the character of a team is how they respond in their next upcoming game.  With the Memorial Day weekend break, hopefully the Sons can put this game behind them and get re-focused to getting back at playing some solid baseball.  Next on the schedule is Sacchetti Plumbing.