Friday, May 18, 2012
Pirates and Angels take small leads in League pennant races.
Another strong week for the National League with all teams on the upswing during the weeks action including the Pirates winning their eighth straight game and the Phillies remaining percentage points behind. In the AL, the Angels and the White Sox have swapped the lead while the Royals still linger as a threat to go on a winning streak. The game of the week featured the two teams that makeup the last four RBRL champions, Royals (’09,’10) and Phillies (’08,’11). In the game there were five lead changes and the game came down to the final pitch. The Phils jumped out to a 4-1 lead in the first inning behind hits from Patrick McDonald and Sean Dynan. Luis Sosa got two back for the Royals on a two RBI single in the third and Austin Tierno …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Reading Baseball defeated Winchester 8-3.
A great competition on Friday ended with Reading taking home the loss, 1-0, against Lexington. But Reading came out strong and confident this past Saturday. It was a beautiful day for baseball and the Reading players took control at the start and never let up. Reading defeated Winchester 8-3 and increased their record to 10-3 to guarantee themselves a spot in post season play. Reading scored in four of their six at bats and had a full lineup contribution. Reading sits atop the Middlesex League large with a 5-2 record.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
National League flexing their muscles in Inter-League play.
In the start of inter-league play the NL has enjoyed an early advantage behind an undefeated week from the Padres, Pirates and two win weeks from the Astros, Phillies and Rockies. In the AL, the White Sox undefeated streak came to an end with their first loss against the Phillies on Sunday, and the Angels put together a nice 2-1 week. The young Astros have only one 15-year-old on their roster and have relied on the effective pitching of a pair of 14-year-olds Jake Malinksi and Charlie Robinson on the mound so far. The performance of the week though came from a 13-year-old, as Michael Sannella pitched five strong innings and hit two doubles in their win versus the Tigers. The veteran Rockies were expected to be strong this year and started …
Check out photos of the Rockets track meet.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
White Sox, Royals, Phillies and Pirates are off to hot starts.
The Reading Babe Ruth Spring season got off to a busy start last week thanks to the surprisingly dry April weather. With teams already at the quarter pole of the schedule the parity of the league has shown through once again in 2012. All teams but one have at least one win and only one team is undefeated. In the American League, the White Sox jumped out to a 4-0 record including 2 extra inning victories. Liam Keegan and Nathan Walker have been the front end of a deep pitching staff. The Royals once again look to be a classy outfit, with early power shown by Matt Starble, Ryan Menzie and Sean Duffy and sit at 3-1. The A’s are still looking to break through but Matt Weber’s play has opened some eyes and versatile Brandon Mullarkey hit a …
Reading played Woburn Monday.
The Woburn and Reading baseball teams faced each other Monday at Reading's home field. It was not a good day on the field for Reading as they were shut out 6-0 by the Woburn Tanners. Woburn and Reading are both in the Middlesex League Large Division and although Woburn was victorious, Reading still sits atop the division at 4-1 while Woburn is 3-2. Reading next faces Stoneham on Wednesday in Stoneham.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
North Reading competed in the track championships at Bishop Fenwick.
Boys and girls track and field competitors gathered at Bishop Fenwick to crown champions in all events.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
RMHS beat Belmont at Morton Field in Reading Wednesday.
The Reading bats were on fire on Wednesday when RMHS Varsity Baseball took on Belmont at Morton Field. The bases were loaded with Reading Seniors Greg Altobello, Paul Andrick and Mac Cook when Senior Anthony Desimone came to the plate and doubled which drove in all three runners and Reading took the lead 3-0 in the first inning. Reading's defense was just as strong as the offense as Belmont was held to one run throughout the whole game. Junior Garrett Colantino pitched six innings for the win and Sophomore Sean O'Neill came in as the closer. Reading defeated Belmont 11-1 and now stands 6-0 in Middlesex League action, 3-0 in the large division. Reading will face Arlington on Friday, April 27 at 3:45 p.m. at Arlington High School. This is …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
North Reading High School Baseball Coach Frank Carey weighs in on the new bats.
The baseball team remains undefeated.
Reading quickly went out to a 1-0 lead against Lexington on Sunday when the two teams met at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown. RMHS held this slim lead until the third inning when Lexington loaded the bases and then a kids dream occurred. Lexington's next batter hit a grand slam at Doubleday Field. Lexington was able to hold on to their 4-1 and then 5-1 lead all the way to the seventh inning. The Reading bats came alive in the top of the seventh and Reading tied the game, 5-5, before ending their at bat. Strong defense on Reading's part held Lexington scoreless and in to the eighth inning the game went. The drizzle began but that did not interfere with Reading's offense. Reading had a strong at bat and the new score was 7-5 heading in to the…
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12:38 pm on Friday, May 11, 2012
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