Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E White Sox 1 4 0 6 0 0 0 11 15 1 Mariners 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 7 1

Once again, the White Sox bats did the job in a game 2 to complete the sweep as each Sox starter had at least 1 hit. With the win the Sox clinch the Atlantic Conference and head back to MABL Finals to defend their title. Will Bissonette (2 for 2, 3B, 3R, 2RBI) got things going for the Sox with a triple in the 1st. Jason Hoye (2 for 4, 2RBI) then quickly drove him home to put the Sox up 1. After the LaPointe and Limoges doubles tied things up in the bottom of the 1st, the Sox struck right back for 4 runs keyed agains by Biss and Hoye RBIs. Then, the Sox exploded for 6 in the 4th to put things away. The big inning was led off by a Villalobos double and the big hit was a 2 RBI triple of the bat of Dave Martin who picked up the win on the mound. The relief was solid for both teams as Minns and LoPresti combined for 3 shutout innings for the Sox. Taylor for the Mariners yielded only 1ER over the last 3 and a third.

Biss and Felix were a comined 4 for 4 with a triple, double, 2RBI, 3BB and 5 runs scored

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Wed, 13 September, 8:15PM, at Chelsea - Chelsea HS
White Sox 8, Mariners 3

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Mariners 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 3 8 3 White Sox 4 0 1 0 3 0 x 8 8 3

Stone picks up his 2nd postseason win as he pitches 6 strong innings against the Mariners. Stone yielded 3 runs (0ER) and K'd 5, while walking 2. Jackson pitched a perfect 7th to close things out for the Sox. In the first, the Sox got on top quick with a 4 run inning sparked by a Bissonette double and then singles by Martin, Spoth and Carroll. After the Mariners took advantage of some Sox fielding miscues to cut the lead to 5-3, the Sox rallied for 3 in the 5th to put the game away. For the Sox, Bissonette (2 for 4, 2B, R), Martin (2 for 4, 2R, 2SB), and Carroll (2 for 2, BB, SB, R) each had a multi-hit game. For the Mariners, Limoges (2 for 4, RBI) and LaPointe (2 for 4, 2 RBI) were the bulk of the offense.

Stone picks up the W as Biss and Spoth spark a 1st inning outburst

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Mon, 11 September, 8:00PM, at Roxbury - Clifford
Mariners 7, Cutters 6

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Mariners 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 7 11 4 Cutters 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 6 12 0

With 2 outs and 1 on in the top of the 7th, trailing the Cutters 6-1, it looked like time was about to run out on this Cinderella. But then the unthinkable happened. With their backs against the wall, the M's strung together 7 straight hits to wrestle the lead away from the Cutters, 7-6. All that remained was to stop the potent Cutters offense in the bottom half. EJ Freni entered the 7th looking for his second consecutive postseason complete game. The first hitter, Ned Coffee, reached by error, advancing to second on the overthrow. Freni then got the next two hitters out, leaving it up to Greg Crossman. Crossman ripped a laser that was snagged by M's first baseman Justin Brinkmeyer for the game's final out. The game was a fitting end to a hard fought series. The Cutters played hard all series, competing with tremendous class. As for the Mariners, this Cinderella is planning to stay and dance a little longer.

EJ pitches the M's into the conference finals, Sal drives in the tying and go-ahead runs; Kilduff was brilliant through 6.

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Sun, 10 September, 10:00AM, at Roslindale - Fallon
Mariners 1, Cutters 0

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

The Mariners turned to Josh Abreu with their backs against the wall, an infielder who had never thrown a pitch in his BMBL career. Abreu went the distance, picking up the win and allowing only 4 hits to the league's top offense. The Cutters' Matthew Chasse was equally brilliant, surrending a first inning run then shutting out the M's the rest of the way. The M's Frank Rich, who led off the first inning with a double, scored the game's only run on an RBI single by Jeff Rausch.

Abreu dazzles and Rausch stays hot with the bat; Chasse suffers tough luck loss.

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Sat, 9 September, 10:00AM, at Roslindale - Fallon
Cutters 11, Mariners 4

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Mariners 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 5 2 Cutters 2 0 2 0 5 2 x 11 16 1

Mariners jump on top in the top of the 1st with 3 runs on 3 hits. After that Tom Levett settled down allowing 2 hits the rest of the way and struck out 10. The Cutters cut the Mariners lead to 1 with 2 of their own in the bottom of the inning and took the lead for good in the bot of the 5th with 5 straight hits with the key hit coming from Matt Ells (2-4 with 2 rbi's). Kyle Philson, Ned Coffee and Jeff Coveney were all 3-4 on the day fueling the Cutters offense.

Picture of Q? Nope...flat tire spells doom for Cutters catcher

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Thu, 7 September, 8:00PM, at Brighton - Cassidy (CCircle)
Mariners 9, Rangers 5

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Rangers 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 5 6 2 Mariners 0 1 0 6 2 0 x 9 12 6

In the continuation of the previously suspended Wild Card game between the Rangers and Mariners, the M's were able to nail down their first playoff victory in franchise history. It was a complete team effort, as 9 different Mariner hitters collected at least 1 hit. Of note, EJ Freni provided an incredibly gutsy performance on the mound, pitching the first 4 innings on Tuesday then coming back to finish the final 3 innings two days later. Offensively, Henri Valois (3-4) and Rocco Rauseo (2-4) had multi-hit games, while Ed Bourget, Jeff Rausch, and EJ Freni each collected 2 RBI apiece. For the Rangers, Coley O'Donnell had two hits including a bomb to right field that showed his league-leading HR total was no accident. The triple plated 2 runs and nearly ignited a 7th inning comeback. Congratulations to the Rangers for all their successes this year.

EJ picks up first postseason W for an M's pitcher, while Rauseo sparks the offense; O'Donnell launches a bomb.

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Sat, 26 August, 4:45PM, at Charlestown - Ryan
Mariners 13, Quincy Grays 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Mariners 2 0 0 5 3 0 3 13 16 1 Quincy Grays 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 5

The Mariners brought their lumber to the yard on what would be the M's final regular season game. In a season where the M's significantly improved upon prior year results, they celebrated by cranking out 16 hits and scoring 13 runs against the Grays. Just about every Mariner contributed to the winning effort, but Dave Salafia (CG, 1 ER, 1st career BMBL W) and Steve Limoges (4-4, 1 2B, 2 3B, 7 RBI) were the stars on this day. Josh Abreu, Jay LaPointe, Justin Brinkmeyer, Chris Corde, and Frank Rich also had multi-hit games. For the Grays, Kellen Reed reached base twice (single, walk) and Stephen Maycock drove in 1 of the 2 Grays runs.

Sal notches first career BMBL win, while Limoges knocks in 7 and Woods starts a new hit streak.

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Tue, 22 August, 8:00PM, at Charlestown - Ryan
Mariners 4, Cutters 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Cutters 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 9 2 Mariners 1 2 1 0 0 0 x 4 8 2

The Mariners and first place Cutters got together Tuesday night for a great night of baseball under the lights in Charlestown. The M's came charging out of the gate, putting up 4 runs against the Cutters' Greg Crossman. But the Cutters clawed their way back in the late innings, narrowing the M's lead to 2 runs in the top of the 7th. EJ Freni was able to get Tom Levett to ground into the game-ending fielder's choice to sew up the victory for the Mariners. For the M's, Matt Dumont picked up his 4th victory of the season, scattering 6 hits and only allowing 1 run to the potent Cutters offense. Josh Abreu and Steve Limoges had 2 doubles and 2 RBI apiece. For the Cutters, Greg Crossman pitched well in defeat and Matt Ells had two hits.

Dumont notches 4th win, Abreu picks up 3 hits and 2 RBI; Matt Ells had two singles for the Cutters.

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Sat, 19 August, 1:30PM, at Lexington - Christian Academy
Mariners 7, Athletics 0

Forfeit-Home 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Mariners x x x x x x x 7 0 0 Athletics x x x x x x x 0 0 0

Mariners win by forfeit.

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Sat, 19 August, 1:00PM, at Lexington - Christian Academy
Mariners 7, Padres 0

Forfeit-Away 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R H E Padres x x x x x x x x 0 0 0 Mariners x x x x x x x x 7 0 0

Mariners win suspended game by forfeit.

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Fri, 18 August, 7:15PM, at Haverhill - Haverhill Stadium
Astros 13, Mariners 12

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Mariners 0 0 1 8 3 0 0 12 7 5 Astros 3 2 6 0 0 1 0 13 7 6

ok...so...stros take 11-1 lead after three...game over right? yeah not so much. M's plate 700 runs in the fourth and take 12-11 lead. i'm serious...then the stros get one in the sixth and its tied at 12 late when this guy from Haverhill shows up saying he is sorry but has to turn off the lights. Well both teams are like "F that" Mariners: "We didn't come back from down 11-1 to tie." Astros: "A tie is like a loss see 'cuz we sorta need to win out to make the playoffs." Haverhill guy: "OK, but this will be the last inning no matter what because its a city ordinance you can't start an inning after 10." Whew. So then the M's leave 'em loaded in the top half thanks to some sharp play by the stros D (rest of league: "the stros can play defense?") and then the stros won it in the bottom half on a wp/pb with two out and a 2-2 count on the hitter. 13-12 I think it was. yeah 13-12.

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Wed, 16 August, 8:00PM, at Chelsea - Chelsea HS
Cutters 9, Mariners 2

Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Mariners 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 6 3 Cutters 4 0 0 2 1 2 x 9 12 0

Kyle Philson's 2 run home run followed shortly by Jeff Coveney's 2 run triple in the 1st inning would be all the offense the Cutters would need. Matt Chasse earned the win pitching 6 innings. Gary Moran also had 3 hits. More details to come.

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Sat, 12 August, 11:45AM, at Charlestown - Ryan
Marlins 9, Mariners 2

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

Brian Caccavalle threw his third consecutive complete game to lead the Fish to victory on Saturday. Cack scattered 5 hits and struck out 6 to earn his 2nd win of the season. The Marlins busted out of the gates with 5 runs in the 1st inning thanks to an RBI double by Paul Bracco, and RBI singles from Karl Cyr (2-4, 2 RBI, 1 R, SB) and Ricky Barbato. The Marlins quickly had two baserunners on in the 2nd after Kevin Brennan singled and Bracco was hit by a pitch. Brennan scored on a Mike Mori (2-4, RBI, 2R, SB) double, and Gregg Howard drove in Bracco with a sacrifice fly. Mori scored later in the inning to make it 8-1. The Marlins added one more in the 6th inning on an RBI single from Todd Garland. Frank Rich paced the Mariner offense, going 2-3 and scoring both Mariner runs.

Cacc goes the distance; Cyr and Bracco spark the offense

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Sat, 5 August, 5:15PM, at West Roxbury - West Roxbury HS (Game 2 of DH)
Mariners 3, Hurricanes 2

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

It was another tight game between the former Mariners and the current edition. This time, the M's jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and had to hold on for the duration of the game. Kevin Ludwig, the second former Mariner to start against his 2005 teammates, shut down the M's offense for the remainder of the game. But the Mariners got another great outing from one of their pitchers, this time from Brian Thorndike who picked up his first win since 2001. Thorndike was supported offensively by Chris Corde (2 hits, 1 RBI) and Matt Dumont (1 hit, 1 RBI). Brendan Powers of the Hurricanes, not to be confused with the former Mariners skipper bearing a similar name, went 3-4 with 2 RBI.

Thorndike picks up first win since '01, getting support from Corde and Dumont.

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Sat, 5 August, 2:30PM, at West Roxbury - West Roxbury HS (Game 1 of DH)
Mariners 3, Hurricanes 1

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

In a matchup of the Mariners of yesteryear versus the latest installment, the new guard was able to go up early and hang on for a 3-1 victory. As has been the case for most of the season, pitching led the way. Ryan Dearborn, coming off a shutout victory over the White Sox, brought his A game once again in surrendering only one run (unearned) to the 'Canes. This victory was much more difficult, as the bases were loaded with Hurricanes with one out in the top of the seventh. Dearborn ended the threat by getting Kevin Ludwig to ground into a game-ending double play. Offensively, Jay LaPointe went 3-3, Matt Dumont went 2-3 with 1 RBI, and Steve Limoges knocked in a pair. For the Hurricanes, Nick Markos had 2 hits and Alan Donaruma pitched a solid game against his former teammates.

LaPointe, Dumont, and Limoges provide the offensive support for Dearborn.