Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Netherfield Reds 1 0 2 0 0 0 3 6 12 2 Athletics 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 7 4

In an incredibly hard fought series with the A's, the Reds completed their improbable run at a title and scored their 2nd BMBL championship title in 3 years with a come from behind victory. The Reds got on the board early by plating 1 run in the top of the first only to give the lead right back to the A's who posted a 4-run bottom of the inning. Garabedian settled in and shut the A's line-up down for the next 5 frames while the offense chipped the lead to 4-3. Down to their last at bat, the Reds staged a comeback with a lead off HBP. Nowlin advanced to 2nd on a WP and scored on a perfect bunt from Steve Altmann and an A's error to tie the game. Altmann would eventually score after a Garabedian single and a Bowles sac fly. Chris Dumas came to the plate and tacked on an insurance run by plating Garabedian on a single. The A's got runners on in the bottom of the 7th but were eventually shut down by Pina who picked up the save.

2008 MABL Champions

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Wed, 24 September, 8:00PM, at Lynn - Breed JHS Edmunds
Athletics 13, Netherfield Reds 7

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Athletics x x x x x x x 13 0 0 Netherfield Reds x x x x x x x 7 0 0

The A's were down 5-1 early to Pina, but turned it around in a hurry with a 9-run 5th inning. Jason Kurtz notched his 3rd W of the playoffs. Game 5 Friday, weather permitting.

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Tue, 23 September, 8:00PM, at Charlestown - Ryan
Netherfield Reds 3, Athletics 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Netherfield Reds x x x x x x x 3 0 0 Athletics x x x x x x x 2 0 0

The Reds take a 2-1 series lead at Ryan field. In what has become a recurring trend for these two teams, the game was well pitched and well played on both sides. Mike Knell worked out of a bases loaded, no out jam in the first and went on to take the win going all 7.

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Sun, 21 September, 10:00AM, at Chelsea - Chelsea HS
Athletics 3, Netherfield Reds 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Athletics 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 6 2 Netherfield Reds 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 3 1

The A's take a nailbiter to even the series at 1-1. The Reds scored one in the bottom of the 1st to take the lead on a Knell RBI single. It would stay that way until the 5th, when Josh Misiph led off with a double off the fence in right center, about 2 feet short of a HR. That run would score when Kyle Breidenstine tried to bunt the runner over, resulting in an error. The next batter was Jay Lamoureux, who put a high fly ball in the pool to make it 3-1. The Reds would come right back in the bottom of the inning, capitalizing on two A's errors to score a run and load the bases with one out. The A's went to the pen for Breidenstine, who induced Knell into a 4-6-3 double play to end the inning. KB would close the door the rest of the way. For the Reds, Pina went the distance on the hill.

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Sat, 20 September, 1:00PM, at Chelsea - Chelsea HS
Netherfield Reds 3, Athletics 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Netherfield Reds 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 3 8 1 Athletics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2

The Reds took game 1 led by the great pitching of Derek Garabedian CG/SO 3 hitter, and extends his scoreless playoff streak to 14 innings. The hitting was lead by Steve Altmann (2h-2rbi) knocking in Mike Ciano both times. The defense of the Reds was sparked by a great catch by Mike Ciano in the OF and a bullet assist by Mark Bowles.

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Tue, 16 September, 8:00PM, at Chelsea - Chelsea HS
Athletics 13, Ben's Dream White Sox 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Athletics 1 0 0 3 4 0 5 13 16 1 Ben's Dream White Sox 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 7 3

The A's complete the sweep and advance to the finals. The bats exploded for the A's, who pounded out 16 hits and 13 runs. LoPresti worked out of jams early, stranding 8 runners in the first 3 innings. In the 4th, the A's started bringing the runners home and never looked back. Alan Donaruma pitched a great game for the A's, going the distance, scattering 7 hits and allowing only 1 ER. He also was on base 4 times. Jay Lamoureux went 4-for-4, including his second HR in as many games. Nick Tapper went 3-for-4 with 4 RBI. Congrats to the White Sox for a great season.

Donaruma does it on the hill and at the dish, Jay Lam stays red hot

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Mon, 15 September, 8:00PM, at Charlestown - Ryan
Athletics 3, Ben's Dream White Sox 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Ben's Dream White Sox 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 8 1 Athletics 0 0 1 0 2 0 x 3 4 2

The A's take a nailbiter to go up 2-0 in the best of five series. This one was scoreless going into the bottom of the 3rd, when late arrival Jay Lamoureux smoked a 3-2 pitch deep down the RF line for a HR. The White Sox would come right back in the top of the 4th on a Felix Villalobos RBI single. In the bottom of the 5th, Jay Lam was back up with men on 1st and 2nd when he hit a shot to left that snuck through the LF, scoring both runners. In the top of the 7th, Kyle Breidenstine relieved McGowan after an error put a man on first, and ended up walking in a run on borderline pitches. He would then get Naumo to fly to left to end the game with the tying run on 3rd to secure his 2nd save in as many games. The A's played tremendous defense, including turning two double plays and an amazing throw by Mike Sheehan to throw a runner out at 3rd from RF. Tomaro pitched well in the loss, allowing only 4H in the CG effort.

McGowan notches his first postseason W, Jay Lam comes up clutch, KB secures 2nd save of the series

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Sat, 13 September, 10:00AM, at Chelsea - Chelsea HS
Athletics 5, Ben's Dream White Sox 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Athletics 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 5 6 1 Ben's Dream White Sox 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 4 1

The A's take game 1. The A's got on the board in the 1st and scored two in the 3rd to make it 3-0. The Sox rallied for two runs in the bottom of the 6th to cut it to 3-2, but the A's came right back to score two in the top of the 7th on a 2-RBI triple by Patrick Vetter. Jason Kurtz notched his second W of the playoffs, battling through six innings and allowing only two earned runs while getting out of trouble many times. Vetter went 2-for-4 with a triple and three RBI. For the White Sox, Naumo notched two hits.

Kurtz notches the W, Vetter has a monster game

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Wed, 10 September, 7:30PM, at Roslindale - Fallon
Athletics 11, Rangers 4

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Rangers x x x x x x x 4 0 0 Athletics x x x x x x x 11 0 0

The A's jumped out to an early 5-0 lead, only to see the Rangers battle back and score four. The A's answered right back, scoring four themselves to make it 9-4 and would never look back.

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Mon, 8 September, 8:00PM, at Roxbury - Clifford
Rangers 6, Athletics 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Rangers 0 0 3 3 0 0 x 6 0 0 Athletics 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0

Series tied 1-1. More to come.

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Sun, 7 September, 1:00PM, at South Boston - Moakley Park
Athletics 8, Rangers 4

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Athletics x x x x x x x 8 0 0 Rangers x x x x x x x 4 0 0

A's win game 1 of this 3 game series. Jason Kurtz pitched 6 solid innning (3ER, 5K, 5BB). Dave Wilfrid got to the A's early with one of his two 2 run Homer. A's answered when Nick Tapper hit a 2 run homer in bottom half of the inning. Tapper and Mazzeo would go back to back in the 3rd and from there the A's never looked backed. Donarama and Misiph added solo shots themselves.

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Thu, 28 August, 8:00PM, at Charlestown - Ryan
Ben's Dream White Sox 9, Athletics 1

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Athletics 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 4 Ben's Dream White Sox 2 0 3 2 2 0 x 9 11 1

Anthony Tomaro improved to 5-0 with another dominating performance surrendering only 1 run over 6 innings. John Byrne tore the cover off the ball all night for the Sox going 3-4 with 2 doubles and 2 RBI. Rob Linn was 2-3 with 2 RBI and a BB. ROY candidate Jon Naumowicz crushed his 4th triple of the year plating 2, and scored his league leading 22nd run of the year. Ivan Clemente was 2-4 with a double and 2 RBI. Dana Levensaler had a big pinch-hit RBI single to help put the game out of reach. For the A's, Kyle Breidenstine was 2-3 with an RBI. The White Sox clinch the first seed in the Atlantic Division with the victory.

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Sun, 24 August, 2:00PM, at Foss Park - Somerville
Rangers 8, Athletics 1

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Athletics x x x x x x x 1 0 0 Rangers x x x x x x x 8 0 0

Rangers clinch a playoff birth, winning the 2nd leg of a doubleheader. More to come later...

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Sat, 23 August, 4:00PM, at Chelsea - Chelsea HS
Athletics 4, Mariners 3

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Athletics 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 4 9 2 Mariners 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 4 2

Jason Kurtz moved to 6-1 with the complete game victory, allowing only four hits and striking out five. Wade Briggs threw well in the loss for the M's. This was a see-saw battle that saw the A's go on top by scoring two in the 4th, only to see the Mariners score three in the bottom of the inning to take the lead. The A's would scrap together runs in the fifth and sixth to take a one run lead, and hung onto it for the series sweep. For the A's, Andrew Billig went 3-for-3 with an RBI and Santi Mazzeo had two hits.

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Sun, 17 August, 10:00AM, at Charlestown - Ryan
Dbacks 6, Athletics 5

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Athletics 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 5 5 2 Dbacks 0 1 1 0 2 0 2 6 13 1

Steve Maycock pitched 7 solid innings to pick up the victory after Kurt Matarese won the game with a 2-run walkoff home run in the bottom of the 7th. Tom Vadala continued his hot streak going 2 for 3 with a run scored while Josh Krieger went 2 for 3 with a home run in his DBacks debut.

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Sat, 16 August, 1:00PM, at Charlestown - Ryan
Athletics 3, Rangers 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R H E Rangers x x x x x x x x 2 0 0 Athletics x x x x x x x x 3 0 0

After the Rangers and Athletics fixed the field it turned into a pitcher's duel. The A's had Kevin McGowan (7.0In, 4K, 3BB, 2ER) and the Rangers had Neil Doherty (8.0I, 1K, 0BB, 3ER). The Rangers scored first by plating two in the top of the first with back to back singles by Bracco and Skypeck. That would be the last time they would score. McGowan stifled the Rangers through 7 innings. The A's scored in the 2nd innning with the bases loaded, Brendanstine hit into a fielder's choice to score Mazzeo. 2-1 would be the score going into the bottom of the 7th. Saleh hit a double and was then pushed over to third with a sac bunt by Kurtz. Billig came up and singled to score Saleh. Now that it was tied up the A's and Rangers went into extra innings. Kurtz came in and shut the Rangers down in the top of the 8th. In the bottom of the inning Mazzeo led off with a Bomb for a double. Valeri came up and sac bunted him over to third, where Tapper hi

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Sun, 10 August, 10:00AM, at Acton - Jones Field
Athletics 4, Orioles 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Orioles 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1 Athletics 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0

The A's scored three in the first, including an RBI single by Patrick Vetter. The A's would score one more in the second on an RBI single by Kyle Breidenstine, and that would be all of the scoring for the day. Alan Donaruma tossed five innings of shutout ball, and Kevin McGowan finished it off, wiggling out of a bases loaded jam in the 7th. For the O's, Kevin Bell pitched well in his return to the mound, allowing only four hits.

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Mon, 4 August, 8:00PM, at Roxbury - Clifford
Athletics 13, Rangers 5

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Athletics 2 0 0 10 0 0 1 13 15 4 Rangers 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 5 5 1

This one was tight through three innings, as the A's scored two in the first only to see the Rangers plate one in the second and two in the third to take a 3-2 lead. In the top of the third, the A's sent eleven men to the plate before recording an out, plating ten in the inning on eight hits. Offensively, Jamal Saleh led the way with three hits and three RBI, while Billig, Lamoureux, Misiph, and Sheehan all had multiple-hit games. Kevin McGowan held the Rangers to two ER over six innings for the win. For the Rangers, Paul Bracco and Chris Caprio had two hits apiece.

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Sun, 3 August, 10:00AM, at Dorchester - Garvey
Athletics 9, Eire Pub Red Sox 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Athletics x x x x x x x 9 0 0 Eire Pub Red Sox x x x x x x x 2 0 0

The A's bats came alive as they scored 9 runs for the win. Brendenstine went the distance allowing 2 runs on 5 hits and fanning 6 to pick up his first win of the season.

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Fri, 1 August, 8:00PM, at West Roxbury - Billings
Dbacks 7, Athletics 3

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Athletics 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 2 Dbacks 0 0 5 2 0 0 x 7 6 2

D-backs pick up their 3rd straight win behind outstanding pitching by Maycock. The A's started it off by scoring 3 runs in the 1st due to 2 errors. Going into the bottom of the 3rd, the D-backs had a huge inning by scoring 5 runs due to key hits led by Miller's 2 run single. D-backs scored 2 more runs the next inning due to 4 straight walks by Nichols. Behind great pitching and defense, the D-backs get their 2nd win over the A's this season. Maycock went the distance, allowing no earned runs, and striking out 6. Miller (1-2, 3 RBIs, SB)& Reyes (2-3) led the D-backs offense.

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Sun, 27 July, 10:00AM, at Charlestown - Ryan
Tigers 10, Athletics 1

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Tigers 0 0 0 3 2 3 2 10 12 1 Athletics 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 5 3

A pitcher's duel through three innings between Wlodarczyk and McGowan, both teams would finally get on the board in the 4th. The Tigers were first to act, scoring three runs in the top frame on an RBI fielder's choice from Stevens, RBI single from Long and Sac Fly from Giblin. The A's would get one of those runs back in the bottom frame but that would be all they could muster as Wlodarczyk and Alicea combined to shut the offense down and give Wlodarczyk his league leading 6th win of the season. Insurance runs came in the final three innings for the Tigers on a multi hit day from Sway (2 2B's), Morgan, and Long. Breidenstine contributed with two hits for the A's.

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Sun, 20 July, 1:00PM, at Dorchester - Garvey
Ben's Dream White Sox 4, Athletics 3

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Athletics 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 3 7 0 Ben's Dream White Sox 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 7 1

Anthony Tomaro and Jason Kurtz locked up in a great pitcher's duel. The A's took the lead in the the 3rd on hits by Kyle Breidenstine and Andrew Billig. The White Sox tied the score in the 6th with Tomaro helping his own cause on a 2-out RBI single. The A's took back the lead in the top of the 7th on big doubles by Nick Tapper and Adam Nicols. Rookie Jovan Moxley relieved Tomaro with 2-on and 2-out in the 7th getting Jamal Saleh to ground out to second. In the bottom of the 7th, the White Sox loaded the bases and Mike Pollak hit a 2-run walk off single to win it for the Sox. For the A's, Kurtz maintained dominance only surrendering 2 runs on 5 hits over 5.1 while Tapper had 2 hits. For the Sox, Tomaro held the A's to 3 runs on 7 hits over 6.2 with 7 K's. Rob Linn and Tomaro each collected 2 hits.

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Sun, 13 July, 12:30PM, at Acton - Jones Field
Athletics 6, Orioles 3

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Orioles x x x x x x x 3 0 0 Athletics x x x x x x x 6 0 0

A's score 6 in the first and never look back. More details to come.

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Sat, 12 July, 4:00PM, at Chelsea - Chelsea HS
Athletics 3, Netherfield Reds 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Netherfield Reds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 Athletics 0 0 0 0 0 3 x 3 4 0

A pitchers' duel between Jason Kurtz and Darryl Pina went scoreless into the bottom of the 6th. The A's managed to squeeze three runs in during the frame to give Kurtz his 4th win of the season. The Reds threatened in the 7th with a hit and a walk, but Alan Donaruma shut the door for the save.

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Sat, 28 June, 4:00PM, at Hyde Park - Kelly
Athletics 8, Quincy Grays 4

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Quincy Grays x x x x x x x 4 0 0 Athletics x x x x x x x 8 0 0

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Wed, 25 June, 8:00PM, at Chelsea - Chelsea HS
Athletics 4, Mariners 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Mariners 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 Athletics 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 0

The Mariners and Athletics played a hard fought game. The Mariners struck first plating two on a wild pitch and then a RBI single by Cory Aldoupolis in the top of the 1st. The Athletics came back with a 2 run homerun by Mazzeo in the bottom half. The Athletics would score two more in the 3rd. Matt Dumont and Adam Nichols went the distance for both teams. Nichols not allowing a run after the 1st inning.

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Sun, 22 June, 1:00PM, at Dorchester - Garvey
Athletics 9, Brewers 8

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R H E Brewers 1 0 0 0 1 4 1 1 8 0 0 Athletics 0 0 0 0 0 4 3 2 9 0 0

A's win in a come from behind effort. Down 6-0, in the bottom of the sixth, the A's rally to score 7 runs to force extra innnings. After giving up the go ahead run in the top of the 8th, the A's rally yet again to score 2 for the victory. Offensively, Patrick Vetter was 4 -4 with 3 RBI, Josh Misiph had 2 RBI and Nick Tapper was 2-4 including the game winning RBI. Alan Donaruma gets a no decision, while Adam Nichols gets the win in relief. For the Brewers, Joe Musselman went 4-5 while Chris Dowd held the A's to no runs for 5 innings en route to a no decision.

Vetter and Tapper provided the offense, while Nichols gets the W with 2 solid innings of relief.

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Sat, 14 June, 1:00PM, at Chelsea - Chelsea HS
Athletics 4, Astros 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Athletics 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 Astros 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0

Details to come

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Sun, 8 June, 1:00PM, at Dorchester - Garvey
Athletics 8, Mariners 3

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Athletics 3 0 0 0 0 0 5 8 14 3 Mariners 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 6 1

The A's bounce back to hand the Mariners their first loss of the season. This was a tight game until the 7th when the A's blew it open with 5 runs. Alan Donaruma pitched a gutsy complete game in the sweltering heat, and also went 3-for-3 with 3 RBI and a stolen base at the plate. Andrew Billig went 3-for-4, and Nick Tapper, Patrick Vetter, and Kyle Breidenstine all had multiple hit games as well. For the M's, Jamie Aldoupolis had a strong start and added two hits.

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Sat, 7 June, 12:00PM, at Hyde Park - Kelly
Dbacks 10, Athletics 4

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Dbacks 0 0 0 2 5 2 1 10 12 3 Athletics 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 2 2

Game started off rocky for the D-backs in the 1st. O'Neil issued a couple of walks and the A's Santi Mazzeo singled in a run making it 3-0. D-Backs got on the board in the 4th on an RBI double by Chuck Scott and RBI single by Omar Ortiz cutting the lead to 2. In the 5th, the D-Backs blew the game open when Tom Vadala broke the 4-4 tie with a 2 run single. The D-Backs scored 5 in the top to make it 7-4. The D-backs scored 3 more runs in the last 2 innings, ending the game with a W. Chuck Scott (3-5) and Francisco Baez (3-4) combined for 3 doubles and 4 RBIs. J.E. O'Neil bounced back after the 1st, pitching 6 innings and allowing 1 hit, 4 runs, 5 K's, and picking up his 1st win for the D-Backs. Santi Mazzeo went 1-2, 1 BB, RBI, and 2 runs scored for the A's.

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Sat, 31 May, 4:00PM, at Chelsea - Chelsea HS
Senators 8, Athletics 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Athletics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Senators 2 0 2 3 1 0 x 8 8 2

Matt Mothander and rookie Eric Wilkins combine on a one hit shutout against the Athletics at Chelsea High. Mothander was solid through 6 striking out 10 and allowing the lone single to Nick Tapper. On the offensive side, Greg Conant made a cameo appearance collecting 3 hits, a double and drove in 2 while making some fine plays at first.

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Wed, 28 May, 8:00PM, at Chelsea - Chelsea HS
Athletics 5, Cutters 4

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Cutters 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 4 7 3 Athletics 0 3 1 0 0 0 1 5 8 1

In a back and forth game, the A's come through with some clutch hitting in the bottom of the 7th. Jay Lamoureux led off the inning with a hustle double off the RF fence. The A's then loaded the bases on an error and a hit, and Kyle Breidenstine plated the winning run with a grounder. Jason Kurtz picked up the victory in relief, pitching two hitless innings. For the Cutters, Greg Crossman finished a HR short of the cycle.

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Wed, 21 May, 8:00PM, at Roxbury - Clifford
Ben's Dream White Sox 13, Athletics 5

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Ben's Dream White Sox 0 0 0 0 6 4 3 13 9 4 Athletics 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 5 0 0

Andrew Hubbard picks up his third win of the season giving up 2 runs over 6 innings while striking out 7. The A's took a 1-0 lead in the 3rd on an RBI single by Santi Mazzeo. The lead held up until the top of the 5th when the White Sox scored 6 and opened the game up. Kevin McGowan had a strong start for the A's going 4.1 while holding the Sox to two hits. Andrew Billig was 2-3 with a run scored and Santi Mazzeo was 2-3 with a double and an RBI. For the White Sox, Dana Levensaler was 2-3 with 2 RBI and a SB. Mike Pollak was 2-3 with a triple and an RBI. TJ Gardner had 2 RBI and John Byrne had a double, 2 RBI and 3 runs scored.

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Sun, 11 May, 10:00AM, at Acton - Jones Field
Athletics 3, Orioles 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Athletics x x x x x x x 3 0 0 Orioles x x x x x x x 0 0 0

Combined shutout for Kurtz and Nichols. Details to come...

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Sat, 26 April, 2:00PM, at Charlestown - Ryan
Athletics 4, Cutters 3

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Cutters x x x x x x x 3 0 0 Athletics x x x x x x x 4 0 0

Kevin McGowan notched a complete game in the season opener, as the A's held on for the victory. The A's took a 4-1 lead and held it until the 7th, when the Cutters rallied to score two runs and get the tying run on base before the threat was ended. Offensively, Jamal Saleh and Andrew Billig led the way for the A's with two hits a piece.