Boulders Sneak By Colonials
May 31, 2011 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
Pittsfield Colonials News Release
The Pittsfield Colonials saw the tying run reach base in the seventh and eighth innings, but were unable to convert the needed tally as the Rockland Boulders held on to defeat the Colonials 3-2.
Rockland got an unearned run in the top of the first as a throwing error by Colonials starter Chad Paronto set up an RBI single by Ryan Mollica, scoring Jermel Lomack for a 1-0 Boulders lead. Rockland increased the advantage in the third as an RBI single from Tommy Giles and a sac fly by Todd Jennings make it 3-0 Rockland.
The Colonials got on the board in the bottom of the sixth inning as Danny Bomback led off with a double. Two batters later, he still stood on second when Johnny Welch drove his third homer of the season out to left to slice the Rockland edge to 3-2.
Pittsfield had chances in the seventh and eighth with runners in scoring position both innings, but were thwarted by the relief pitching of Kyle Wilson and Matt Gardner. Bobby Blevins (1-0) picked up the win, going 6.1 innings allowing two runs. Adrian Martin notched the save, striking out the side in the ninth. Chad Paronto (0-2) took the loss for Pittsfield allowing two earned runs in six innings.
The series finale comes up on Wednesday with David Qualben (1-0, 2.35) taking the hill for Pittsfield against Roger Lincoln (1-0, 1.29) for Rockland. First pitch is set for 10:30 p.m. with the pregame show on 89.7 WTBR set to kick off at 10:10.
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