Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Bay State Pirates 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 Weymouth Cubs 0 0 1 0 0 1 x 2 5 2

In a great pitchers' duel between Eric Walz and Paul Aseltine, which saw 2 of the 3 runs score on wild pitches/passed balls, the Boston Cubs held on to defeat the Pirates 2-1 at Twi Field in Danvers. The Cubs offense was sparked by Brian McCarthy who went 2-3 with a 2B, 3B, R, and RBI. Eric Walz got the CG victory striking out 8 and giving up only 3 hits while surrendering only 1 unearned run. Aseltine pitched extremely well through 5 and Andy Burkett came in to escape a basesloaded, no out jam in the 6th to keep the Pirates in the game right until the end.

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Sun, 16 August, 4:00PM, at Mt. Vernon Field - Lawrence
Weymouth Black Sox 6, Bay State Pirates 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Weymouth Black Sox 1 0 0 0 2 0 3 6 7 0 Bay State Pirates 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 4 1

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Sun, 9 August, 2:00PM, at Nipper - Waltham
Bay State Pirates 7, Waltham Nationals 0

Forfeit-Home 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Bay State Pirates 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 7 7 1 Waltham Nationals 0 3 0 1 1 0 x 0 9 0

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Thu, 6 August, 8:00PM, at Peabody High - Peabody
Lexington Titans 2, Bay State Pirates 1

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Bay State Pirates 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 Lexington Titans 0 0 2 0 0 0 x 2 5 3

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Sun, 2 August, 4:00PM, at Peabody High - Peabody
E. Mass Devil Rays 6, Bay State Pirates 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Bay State Pirates 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 2 E. Mass Devil Rays 1 2 0 3 0 0 x 6 7 1

Ariel Ramos (CGW; 2ER, 3H, 6K) kept the pirates at bay allowing 2 run on only 2 hits. Though walking 5 batters Ramos held down the Pirates long enough for the Braves to score 6 and solidify their lead in the conference. Mark Maloney (1-3; 2RBI, 2B, 2R) lead the charge in the 2nd inning with a two-run double which have the Braves as much as they would need. Brandon Polignone 2-3; 2RBI) added some insurance in the 4th with a one-run single.

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Fri, 31 July, 7:45PM, at Twi Field - Danvers
Pepperell Red Dogs 2, Bay State Pirates 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Pepperell Red Dogs 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 10 1 Bay State Pirates 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1

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Sun, 26 July, 2:00PM, at Peabody High - Peabody (Game 2 of DH)
Metro Gators 5, Bay State Pirates 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Metro Gators 0 3 0 0 0 1 1 5 7 1 Bay State Pirates 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 6 3

The Gators completed the sweep behind a complete game effort by Ricky Garthe, in a competitive, hard fought battle.

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Sun, 26 July, 11:00AM, at Peabody High - Peabody (Game 1 of DH)
Metro Gators 9, Bay State Pirates 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Bay State Pirates 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 3 2 Metro Gators 3 0 0 0 5 1 x 9 9 4

The Gators jumped out to an early lead, plating 3 in the 1st, led by Ricky Garthe's 2 RBI triple, and exploded for 5 more runs on 5 hits in the 5th. Doucette held the Pirates offense to 2 runs on 3 hits in his 6 innings ow work, and Chris Dowd threw a scoreless 2K 7th in his 1st appearance on the bump as a Gator.

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Sun, 19 July, 2:00PM, at Lawrence East - Lawrence (Game 2 of DH)
Bay State Pirates 12, Lawrence Yankees 8

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Lawrence Yankees 0 3 1 3 0 1 0 8 6 2 Bay State Pirates 0 0 2 1 7 2 x 12 9 4

After being held scoreless for nine straight innings, the Pirates bats came alive against the Yankees in Game Two. The Bucs erased a 7-2 deficit thanks to some timely hitting off a parade of Yankees pitchers. Jackson Schuyler led the way for the Pirates, going 2-3 with a double and 3 RBI. Nate Fishman worked six strong innings for his second win of the season.

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Sun, 19 July, 11:00AM, at Lawrence East - Lawrence (Game 1 of DH)
Lawrence Yankees 5, Bay State Pirates 0

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Bay State Pirates 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 4 Lawrence Yankees 0 0 0 2 1 2 x 5 5 1

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Sun, 12 July, 11:00AM, at Nissitissit - Pepperell
Bay State Pirates 6, Pepperell Red Dogs 3

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Bay State Pirates 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 6 8 2 Pepperell Red Dogs 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 5 6

With two outs and no one on in the seventh, the Pirates put together a game winning rally on a hot Sunday in Pepperell. All Star shortstop Kevin English got it started with a single through the left side off Red Dogs starter Jeff Tully. He stole second, then came around to score on a Jory Curran infield single that would be the eventual game-winner. Andy Burkett turned in another complete-game effort on the hill, scattering five hits for the W.

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Sun, 14 June, 7:00PM, at Breed Field - Lynn (Game 2 of DH)
Bay State Pirates 8, North Shore Giants 1

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E North Shore Giants 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 Bay State Pirates 1 3 4 0 0 0 x 8 9 2

The Bucs offense continued their merciless onslaught of Giants pitching in the second game of Sunday's double header. Veteran Jory Curran lead the offense going 2 for 3 with a double. Rookie Nate Fishman got the start for the Pirates and was opposed by Brandon Dooley. Fishman shined, pitching a complete game two-hitter without letting a ball out of the infield until the 6th inning. He compiled a final line of 7 IP, 2 H, 1 R (0 ER), and 11Ks to secure the Pirates 7th win of the season. The Pirates next opponent will be the Thunder on Sunday at 9:30am in Cambridge.

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Sun, 14 June, 4:00PM, at Breed Field - Lynn (Game 1 of DH)
Bay State Pirates 9, North Shore Giants 8

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Bay State Pirates 2 0 1 6 0 0 0 9 8 1 North Shore Giants 2 0 0 0 2 1 3 8 11 3

The Pirates bats were out in full force on Sunday for game one of a doubleheader versus the North Shore Giants. The Bucs offense jumped out to a 9-2 lead in support of starter Paul Aseltine. Rookie Kevin English lead the way going 3 for 3 with a walk, two runs, an RBI and a stolen base. Aseltine held his own until tiring in seventh, but Andy Burkett relieved him and shut the door with tying run on second base for a two out save.

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Sun, 7 June, 2:00PM, at Gibson Field - Canton (Game 2 of DH)
Canton Royals 7, Bay State Pirates 3

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Canton Royals 5 1 0 0 0 0 1 7 10 1 Bay State Pirates 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 3 9 3

Looking to bounce back from a loss in Game 1 of the double header, the Royals wasted no time as they opened Game 2 with 5 straight hits. Gary Carmona, Scott Weber, and Bryan Weber each picked up RBIs as the Royals plated 5 runs in the first inning. Chris Johnson picked up his 3rd win of the season going 5 innings giving up 3 runs (2 earned) on 8 hits with 5 Ks. Scott Weber added some insurance in the top of the seventh when he launched a solo homerun over the left field fence. Matt Bui and Eddie Lockhart each pitched a scoreless inning of relief and the Royals went on to win 7-3.

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Sun, 7 June, 11:00AM, at Gibson Field - Canton (Game 1 of DH)
Bay State Pirates 6, Canton Royals 4

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Bay State Pirates 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 6 8 2 Canton Royals 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 4 3 3

Down to their final out, the Quincy Pirates bounced back. Andy Burkett delivered a two-out RBI single to plate Andrew Ostashen and spark a three-run seventh inning rally in support of Bucs starter Paul Aseltine. The Pirates ace went the distance, allowing just three hits for his second-straight win.