Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Metro Red Sox 5 3 2 0 0 0 0 10 11 0 Acton Orioles 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 3

The MetroSox win the championship behind a very good pitching performance with Kevin Curtin going the distance. The Orioles gave a valiant effort with several key pitchers going down to injury during the season. Eric Kimble, Scott Ellis, Russ Ward & Steve Bessette lead the offense for the Sox.

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Wed, 30 September, 7:30PM, at Acton - Boxborough HS (Game 1 of DH)
Metro Red Sox 6, Acton Orioles 5

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Acton Orioles 0 3 1 1 1 0 0 5 0 1 Metro Red Sox 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 6 9 0

The MetroSox take game one of the championship series after rain suspended the game in the bottom of the 7th where Charlie Tinchert pitched well holding a 5 - 1 lead before the Sox tied the game in the bottom of the 7th. In the continuation the Sox Steve Bessette knocked in the winning run.

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Wed, 23 September, 8:00PM, at Lynn - Breed JHS Edmunds
Metro Red Sox 14, Billerica Indians 4

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Metro Red Sox 1 2 1 3 6 1 0 14 22 3 Billerica Indians 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 8 0

The Metro Sox advance to the finals defeating the Billerica Indians on plenty of hits behind a strong pitching performance with Kevin Curtin going the distance.

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Wed, 23 September, 8:00PM, at Lynn - Breed JHS Clancy
Acton Orioles 20, Quincy Grays 8

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Acton Orioles x x x x x x x 20 0 0 Quincy Grays x x x x x x x 8 0 0

The Orioles outslugged the Grays 20-8 to win this semifinal series 2-0. Dennis Fontecchio pitched 5+ innings in relief for the win, and went 5 for 5. Ron Zadrozny had 4 hits and Jon Held, Billl Rhodes and Charlie Tinschert 3 hits each to lead a deep offensive attack.

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Wed, 23 September, 7:00PM, at Lynn - Breed JHS Clancy
Acton Orioles 6, Quincy Grays 5

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

The Orioles edged the Grays, 6-5, on Wednesday, finishing Monday's suspended game #1. Dennis Fontecchio singled, stole second and third, and scored as the ball got past the third baseman. Dave Rutyna picked up the win in relief.

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Mon, 21 September, 8:00PM, at Lynn - Breed JHS Edmunds
Metro Red Sox 10, Billerica Indians 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Billerica Indians 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 Metro Red Sox 1 2 2 2 2 1 x 10 12 0

The MetroSox take game one of the series vs. the Billerica Indians 10-0 with good defense and timely hitting. Glenn Watson pitches a 4 hit shutout.

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Fri, 18 September, 8:00PM, at Billerica - Locke MS
Billerica Indians 6, Metro Brewers 4

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R H E Billerica Indians x x x x x x x x x 6 6 0 0 Metro Brewers x x x x x x x x x 4 4 0 0

This one went extra innings to the Jade but the Indians prevailed. Good luck in the next round.......

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Fri, 18 September, 8:00PM, at Acton - Boxborough HS
Acton Orioles 6, N Andover Thunder 40s 5

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E N Andover Thunder 40s x x x x x x x 5 0 0 Acton Orioles x x x x x x x 6 0 0

The Acton Orioles came back from a 3-1 defecit, to defeat the No. Andover Thunder 40's 6-5 and take this very hard fought series. The Orioles look forward to more competitive clashes with the Thunder 40's next season.

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Wed, 16 September, 8:00PM, at Billerica - Locke MS
Billerica Indians 7, Metro Brewers 3

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Metro Brewers x x x x x x x 3 0 0 Billerica Indians x x x x x x x 7 0 0

Good pitchers duel between Billy leclair of the Brewers and Kevin Locke of the Indians as both go the distance, Brewers got out to an early lead 3-1 before the tribes bats woke up in the 5th scoring 4 runs to take game 1 7-3

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Wed, 16 September, 8:00PM, at Lynn - Breed JHS Clancy
Metro Red Sox 22, Boston Townies 3

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Metro Red Sox 1 6 4 4 3 0 4 22 21 1 Boston Townies 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 3 7 3

The Metro Sox take the series vs the Townies with strong pitching and a ton of offense to advance to the semi-finals. Bobby Merlina had 5 RBI and 7 players had a multiple hit game for the Sox.

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Wed, 16 September, 8:00PM, at Acton - Boxborough HS
N Andover Thunder 40s 2, Acton Orioles 1

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Acton Orioles 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 2 N Andover Thunder 40s 0 0 0 0 2 0 x 2 2 0

Tremendous baseball game. The Thunder's Mike Johnson and their defense fought through a bunch of walks, struck out 6, scattered 2 Oriole hits, and made some great plays to secure the win. Rick Armand with 2 stellar catches in CF including the game-ending double play via a strong relay by John Dias to Dave Brown at First. Mike Quinn and Dave Grady each doubled for the Thunder.

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Wed, 16 September, 7:30PM, at Roslindale - Fallon
Quincy Grays 10, Wellesley Monarchs 9

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Wellesley Monarchs x x x x x x x 9 0 0 Quincy Grays x x x x x x x 10 0 0

This series was decided by 2 runs. The Wellesley Monarchs played a very tough series against the Grays and showed great sportsmanship. The Grays really appreciate the Monarchs and congratulate them on a great season!

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Mon, 14 September, 8:00PM, at Lynn - Breed JHS Clancy
Metro Red Sox 16, Boston Townies 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Boston Townies 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 3 Metro Red Sox 2 2 4 1 3 4 x 16 20 4

The Metro Sox capture the win in the series opener behind a strong pitching performance by Glenn Watson going the distance getting 8Ks with plenty of run support.

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Mon, 14 September, 8:00PM, at Acton - Boxborough HS
Acton Orioles 7, N Andover Thunder 40s 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E N Andover Thunder 40s x x x x x x x 2 0 0 Acton Orioles x x x x x x x 7 0 0

Acton goes up 1-0 behind Charlie Tinschert's complete game and 3-run triple.

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Mon, 14 September, 8:00PM, at Chelsea - Chelsea HS
Quincy Grays 6, Wellesley Monarchs 5

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Quincy Grays 0 4 0 1 0 1 0 6 10 0 Wellesley Monarchs 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 5 10 3

It was a very close game and the Monarchs played the Grays tough. The Grays Warner Jackson went 2 for 2 with 2 doubles and 4 RBIs. (Warner give someone else a chance). Good pitching by Jim Costa and Rich Winant for the Grays.