Greece Post 468 18O couldn’t keep up with Essex Post 91 and fell 7-0 on Wednesday.
Essex Post 91 jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after an error scored two runs, and Owen Pinaud singled, scoring one run.
Essex Post 91 added one run in the second. Braedon Jones grounded out, making the score 4-0.
A sacrifice fly by Eli Bostwick, and a double by Andrew Goodrich helped Essex Post 91 extend their early lead in the third.
Drew Bateman pitched three innings in relief for Greece Post 468 18O. They allowed one hit and zero runs while, striking out one and walking none. James Capellupo opened the game for Greece Post 468 18O. They allowed four hits and four runs (zero earned) over one and one-third innings, striking out two and walking one. Goodrich started the game for Essex Post 91. The right-handed pitcher surrendered one hit and zero runs over five innings, striking out seven and walking two.
Tyler Stack, Jaden Madrid, and Kaleb Juliano each collected one hit for Greece Post 468 18O.
Goodrich drove the middle of the lineup, leading Essex Post 91 with two runs batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. Goodrich and Hazen Randall each collected two hits for Essex Post 91. Essex Post 91 turned one double play in the game.