Dukes Swept Away in Manchester, Worms Clinch Birth
Manchester, Conn. (July 31, 2007) – The Dukes missed their
opportunity to play the role of spoiler as they dropped a pair of
ballgames at Northwest Park, 5-1 and 3-2.
Mitch Duggins (Northeaster University) took the ball in game one and
was saddled with the loss after going four innings, giving up three
runs, only two earned on three hits, three walks and striking out
four. This game was the continuation of the game that began back on
July 9th at Wahconah Park. They picked it up scoreless in the bottom
of the second inning.
There were few bright spots for the Dukes, but Jim MacDonald
(University of Massachusetts) singled, walked and scored the lone
Dukes’ run of the ballgame. He came in on a Jeff Lieneck (Wheaton
College) double to deep right in the bottom of the second. Lieneck
finished the day 2-for-4 with a run driven in.
Game two got off to a promising start for the Dukes as they were
able to jump out to a 2-0 lead on the Worms. MacDonald reached on an
error and Sam Shaughnessy (Boston College) was hit by a pitch to put
runners at first and second with no outs.
Phil Cerreto (Longwood University) laid down the sacrifice bunt
moving the runners to second and third. Following a strike out, Jeff
Rustico (American International College) grounded to the right side
that was misplayed for a two-run error as the ball squirted into
rightfield.
MacDonald finished the day 3-for-5 on the day with a pair of runs
scored. Chris Powl (West Chester University) did not factor in the
decision as he went five and two-thirds innings, giving up two runs,
one earned on seven hits, he had a strike out and did not walk a
batter.
Even though the Worms have clinched a playoff birth, the teams will
meet for the sixth and final time Wednesday at Wahconah Park. First
pitch will be thrown at 7 and this will be the final home game of
the year for the Dukes.
For tickets or information, visit our website
www.pittsfielddukes.com or call (413) 447-DUKE.
The Dukes appreciate your support. GO DUKES!!!
