2015 Summer Season
Links…
Legion District 6 Baseball schedules and results:
Norwood Legion Post 70:
Senior Babe Ruth League
Norwood SBRL Schedule/Results/Roster
Norwood Babe Ruth League
Norwood Little League
12 Year Old District 11 District 11
Playoffs Final HR/Pitching Stats
Aug 8 Saturday results
The season for Norwood’s 12 year old ‘Boys of Summer’ is over. As they have done all Summer, they battled to the end but this time they ran out of gas against a tough Wellesley team. The final score of the Summer Youth Baseball League semifinal game was 8-6. Jason Denehy and Tarun Ramani shared pitching duties while Bryce Kiley, Sean French and Denehy hit home runs in a losing cause. This game ended a great season. Manager Dan Denehy and Coaches Dan French and Jim Wladkowski did an outstanding job with this talented group of baseball players. They taught the kids how to play the game the right way and then let them play. The team always hustled on and off the field, and showed a genuine enthusiasm for playing the game and for being with each other. The Summer of 2015 was a memorable baseball season for everyone – players, coaches, families, friends and fans! Thanks!
Aug 6 Thursday results
Norwood 12 year olds defeated Westwood, 9-1, in a Summer Youth Baseball League quarterfinal playoff game at Kelley Field, Norwood. Last night against it was pitching, defense combined with gritty at-bats and clutch hitting. Tonight it was the long ball starting with a Jason Denehy home run on the first pitch of the game. Robbie Wladkowski, Sean French and Bryce Kiley also went deep. Bryce Kiley went the first 4 innings with James Whelan and Robbie Wladkowski pitching the final 2 innings. Norwood advances to the semifinals to play a tough Wellesley team Saturday, August 8 at 4:30 in Westwood.
Norwood Senior Babe Ruth League defeated Wollaston to win South Shore League championship. Last night Norwood beat Wollaston 12-0 on a no-hitter by Brian Dittmeier. Tonight Cam Davis and Matt Hajjar combined to pitch Norwood to a 5-4 victory and a 2-0 sweep in the best-of-3 finals, and improbable title.
On July 22nd Norwood had been eliminated by Dedham from the playoffs. Sunday night Aug 2nd manager Steve Cline gets the call that his team has a playoff game on Tuesday Aug 4th against Milton with the winner starting a best-of-3 series Wednesday against Wollaston at Adams Field Quincy. Less than 5 days later your team is the 2015 South Shore Senior Babe Ruth League Champions! Continue reading…
The Norwood Senior Babe Ruth league team is alive, again, in the South Shore League playoffs and on the verge of winning the championship! In a bizarre turn of events, Dedham who had defeated both Norwood and Milton in preliminary series, was up 1-0 in the 2-of-3 finals series with Wollaston when Wollaston raised concerns with a Dedham player added to the Dedham roster during the season. After receiving a rule clarification concerning a player’s playoff eligibility, Dedham admitted the error and withdrew from the playoffs on Sunday. The player in question was not just any player but the winning pitcher in both series clinchers against Norwood and Milton. (Read Tom Fargo’s story for details.)
Instead of awarding the championship to Wollaston, South Shore Senior Babe Ruth League President Buddy Lane wanted the championship to be settled on the field. So, Norwood played and defeated Milton 4-0 Tuesday night in a 1 game playoff to see who would play Wollaston in the 2-of-3 finals. Wednesday night Norwood took 1-0 series lead when they defeated Wollaston 12-0 with the pitching throwing a no hitter.
Aug 5 Wednesday results
Norwood 12 year olds defeated Quincy, 4-2, in a well played Summer Youth Baseball League playoff game at Kelley Field, Norwood. Tarun Ramani was outstanding for Norwood pitching the first 4 innings and allowing only 2 runs against a high-powered Quincy team. Trailing 2-0, Norwood scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 5th. With one out, Tommy Dooley was hit-by-pitch and advanced to 2nd on a wild pitch. Jason Denehy beat out an infield hit advancing Dooley to 3rd. Robbie Wladkowski followed with another infield hit that scored Dooley. Denehy and Wladkowski advanced to 2nd and 3rd on a wild pitch. With 2-out James Whelan delivered a clutch 2-run single to right field scoring Denehy and Wladkowski to put Norwood up 3-2. Sean French made it 4-2 on his second long double of the night to right field. Jason Denehy who took over for Ramani in the 5th, closed out the game with a 1-2-3 6th inning. Norwood now plays at 7:45 Thursday at Kelley against Westwood.
July 31 Friday results
Sorry for the lack of up dates the past week but Norwood sports has slow done. There are still some teams playing in the Summer Ball league. The 13A and 14A teams comprised mainly of the 13 and 14 year old Babe Ruth all stars with a few additions begin playoffs tonight. The 14s played at Forges Field Plymouth and the 13s are played at Stella Tirrell Park in Weymouth. Both teams were undermanned and lost by a lot. Vacations and injuries finally caught up with each team.
July 24 Friday schedule
Norwood Little League 12 year olds All Stars sectional pool Finals.
Norwood lost to Newton SouthEast by a score of 4-2. Newton now advances to the Mass championship pool play starting next Wednesday in Lynn. Jason Denehy and his Newton counterpart, (a young King Felix with wind-up and all), hooked up in a classic pitchers’ duel at Crawford field Canton. Norwood jumped out to 1-0 lead in the top of the 1st on some aggressive base running by Jason Denehy who led off the game with an infield single. Newton collected all their runs in the bottom of the 2nd on some fortunate hops and ‘just misses’ on Norwood’s part. Norwood scored their 2nd run in the 5th when pinch runner Danny Cotter scored on a clutch single by James DeMarias. Norwood battled all night and were able to reach the 85 pitch limit to get Newton’s ace out of the game at the end of the 5th. In the top of the 6th, Norwood hit some hard balls but Newton made the plays. It just was not Norwood’s night. It was a great post season run by Norwood.
July 23 Thursday Schedule
Norwood Little League 12 year olds All Stars sectional pool play.
Norwood defeated Savin Hill (D9) by a score of 12-6. Norwood was led by the pitching of Tarun Romani and home runs by Robbie Wladkowski and Jason Denehy. Norwood plays Newton SouthEast tonight at 7:00 P.M. at Crawford Field Canton (behind the Kennedy School). The winner advances to the Massachusetts Final 4 at Wyoma Field in Lynn starting next week. Read Tom Fargo article for the complete story.
July 22 Wednesday schedule
Norwood Little League 12 year olds All Stars sectional pool play.
Norwood defeated Medford White (D12) 9-6- in a game played at Crawford Field in Canton. This was a back-and-forth game that saw Norwood break a 6-6 game with 3 runs in the bottom of the 5th. Tommy Dooley and Danny Cotter began the inning with singles to set the table for the top of the order. Jason Denehy blasted a long ball that was just foul before getting an infield hit to load the bases. With one out, Bryce Kiley delivered the clutch hit a 2-run double to left. Denehy scored the last run on a pass ball. Sean French was effective in pitching the 1st 4-plus innings against a heavy hitting Medford team. Jason Denehy pitched the last 2 innings. Norwood either scored or threatened in every inning with every member of the team contributing. A win tomorrow against Savin Hill and Norwood will get a rematch with Newton.
July 21 Tuesday schedule
Norwood Little League 12 year olds All Stars sectional pool play.
Norwood (District 11) lost to Newton SouthEast (District 10) by a score of 13-4. Norwood faces Medford White tomorrow (Wednesday). Medford won their 1st game over Savin Hill by a 10-2 score.
July 20 Monday results
Norwood Legion Post 70 lost to Walpole 7-4 to end their season. Norwood held a 4-3 lead going into the bottom of the 6th when Walpole scored 4 runs. Although the ultimate goal was not reached, Post 70 had a very successful season. They began the District 6 Legion season less than 24 hours after a majority of the team had just won the Massachusetts Division I State Championship …and, played their 1st 12 games in 12 days …and, after 2 days off around July 4th played their remaining 9 games in 10 days! This was a major league schedule. It is a credit to the team and coaches that they were able to make the playoffs! Link to Tournament brackets.
Norwood Babe Ruth 14 year olds lost to Marblehead 5-3 in the EMass Babe Ruth semifinals held at Adams Field Quincy. It was the 14’s 2nd game of the day having defeated Quincy in a must win game earlier in the day. It was also their 4th game in 2 days in 90+ degree heat (… and no, it was not a dry heat). The team battled but a rested Marblehead team had their ace pitcher ‘rested and ready’ and he proved to be too much. Joey Ryan and Kevin Costello were outstanding considering Joey pitched 5 innings on Sunday, while Kevin pitched an inning on Sunday and 4 innings earlier in the day. Jay Wladkowski caught all 28 innings and had several multiple hit games in addition to nailing several would-be stealers in eliminating any running game teams might have had in mind. Tim Denehy, Joey Collins, Marc Murphy, Colin Ridge, Matt Jeannetti and Sean Mason contributed solid defensive plays. Other members of the team who contributed throughout district and state play were: Declan Tolman, Craig Riley, Finn Kelley, Andrew Cobuccio, Danny Quinn and Sam Wong. Joe Jacobs managed the team and was assisted by Charlie Doyle, Vin Lembo and George Hawley.
Norwood Babe Ruth 14 year olds defeated Quincy, 5-3, to win the Babe Ruth EMass South pool. Norwood now faces Marblehead tonight at 7:30 P.M. at Adams Field -Quincy. Norwood was led by the pitching of Matt Jeannetti and Kevin Costello. Jay Wladkowski, Joey Ryan, Tim Denehy and Costello had key hits. Norwood plays Marblehead the #2 seed from the North pool.
July 19 Sunday results
Norwood Babe Ruth 14 year olds won both games in EMass South pool play at Quincy. Norwood defeated a tough Silver Lake team 5-2 lead by the pitching of Joey Ryan who pitched the 1st 5 innings giving up 1 run. Kevin Costello and Timmy Denehy pitched the last 2 innings to complete the victory. In the 2nd game of the day Norwood defeated a stubborn Tri-Town team 7-6. Norwood was down 4-0 after 2 1/2 inning. Norwood scored a run in 3rd and 4 in the 4th to go up 5-4. Norwood added 2 in the 5th before Tri-Town answered with 2 of their own in the 6th. Joey Collins was outstanding going the first 5 innings while Tim Denehy came in again to close out the game. Norwood is 2-1 in pool play and will probably need to beat Quincy Monday morning.
July 18 Saturday results
Norwood Legion Post 70 lost to Medfield 8-2 in a game played at Adams Field in Quincy.
Norwood Babe Ruth 14 year olds play host Quincy – 9:00 A.M. at Adams Field in Quincy – game postponed due to wet field. Reschedule to Monday, July 20th. The is the second game in pool play. Norwood lost their 1st game to Gateway 6-2.
July 17 Friday results
Norwood Post 70 opened the District 6 double-elimination tournament play by defeating Quincy 4-2 in a game played at Adams Field, Quincy. Norwood will now play Medfield Saturday at 7:30 P.M. at Adams Field.
Norwood Little League 12 year olds defeated the Walpole Americans, 7-2, to win the District 11 title in a game played at Crawford Field. Norwood was lead by Jason Denehy who pitched a complete game and hit a long home run in the 3rd inning to tie the score at 2-2.
July 16 Thursday results
Norwood Diamond Club salutes the State Champion Norwood Baseball team – 7:00 P.M at Norwood Elks. All NDC members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Norwood Babe Ruth 14 year old All Stars began Eastern Mass South pool play against Gateway with a 6-2 loss. Norwood jumped out to quick 1-0 lead in the bottom half of the 1st on 1-out singles by Kevin Costello, Joey Ryan and Jay Wladkowski. Gateway tied it up in the 3rd. Gateway erupted for 4 runs in the 6th and added another in the 7th to make it 6-1. Norwood mounted a rally in the 7th, after Craig Riley and Finn Kelley battled for walks to leadoff the inning, Tim Denehy ripped a double down the left field line to score Riley. But, after getting the bases loaded with no outs, Norwood could not break through despite some hard hit balls. Kevin Costello pitched well for Norwood as did Joey Ryan and Tim Denehy in relief. Sean Mason had a long double to left. Norwood’s next game is against Quincy Saturday at 9:00 A.M. They play 2 games on Sunday vs Silver Lake at 11:00 and Tri-Town at 2:30. All games are at Adams Field Quincy.
July 15 Wednesday results
Norwood Little league 12 year olds defeated the Needham Americans 7-3 in a District 11 semifinal game played at Crawford Field, Canton. Norwood will now play for the District 11 Championship Friday at 7:00 at Crawford. They will play the winner of the Canton vs Walpole Americans game.
July 14 Tuesday results
Norwood Post 70 defeated Norfolk 9-5 to qualify for post season play. Four teams from each District 6 division, East and West, qualify for the playoffs. The top team in each division is seeded either 1 or 2 then the remaining teams are seeded by regular season points. Franklin won the West division and will be seeded 1st, while Braintree won the East division will be the 2nd seed. Quincy is the 3rd seed. Milton is the 4th seed and will play 5th seed Walpole. Norwood and Canton both have 22 points and will have to flip a coin to decide who is seeded 6th and 7th. Medfield will be the 8th seed and play Franklin. The 1st games in the best-of-3 series will begin Friday night. (Source: Twitter – @Pudgehc)
July 13 Monday results
Norwood Post 70 (10-10) defeated Norfolk 6-0 at Balch Field. Cam Ryan took a no-hitter through 6 and 2/3’s before surrendering a hit. Cam with a 1 hit, complete game shutout, his 2nd such game of the summer. Norwood is in a must win game tonight vs. Norfolk down the Balch again. Norwood would lose tie breaker even if Medfield also loses. Tie breaker goes to head to head record if 2 teams tie and cumulative wins amongst the tied teams if 3+. So Needham has 4 wins (beat Norwood 3 and Medfield 1), Medfield with 3 wins (beat Needham 2 and Norwood 1), and Norwood would only have the 2 wins against Medfield. (Source: Twitter – @Pudgehc)
14 year old District 5 Champs
(Picture credit: JoCo’s Mom)
July 12 Sunday results
Norwood Post 70 played 2 games today. Norwood defeated 1st place Franklin 7-5 in the 1st game played at 1:00. It was only Franklin’s 2nd loss of the year. Norwood lost to Westwood in the 5:00 game 9-3. This sets up a battle for the last 2 playoff spots in District 6 West. Franklin and Walpole are in. Needham is 10-10 and plays at Medfield Monday. Medfield who is tied with Norwood with a 9-10 record will play Foxboro Tuesday. Westwood is 9-11 and plays Foxboro at home tomorrow. Westwood needs to win and get help. Norwood has 2 games remaining with both games at Balch Field 5:45 Monday and Tuesday against Norfolk. If Norwood wins both they should get at least the 4th playoff spot based on owning the tie-breaker with Medfield. The next 2 days should interesting.
Norwood Babe Ruth 14 year defeated Walpole 7-0 to win the District 5 Championship. Joey Ryan went all the way in pitching the shutout for Norwood. Norwood scored all their runs in the bottom of the 1st. Tim Denehy(3 hits), Kevin Costello and Ryan opened the inning with 3 straight hits. Jay Wladkowski walked (1st run) before Matt Jeanetti line out to center for the 1st out. Sean Mason was hit-by-pitch and Joey Collins walked before Walpole changed pitchers with the score 3-0. Marc Murphy greeted the new pitcher with a 2-run double to deep right-center. Colin Ridge singled Murphy to 3rd before Denehy knocked both home for the last 2 runs of the innings. Ryan received excellent support. Outfielders Finn Kelley and Colin Ridge made several nice running catches. The infield was air tight with 1st baseman Joey Collins, 2nd baseman Tim Denehy, SS Kevin Costello and 3rd baseman Matt Jeanetti. Catcher Jay Wladkowski threw out the only runner to attempt to steal. The Joe Jacobs coached team now advances to the EMass South tournament in Quincy. Play begins this week.
July 11 Saturday results
Babe Ruth District 5 – 13 year old Championship: After losing their first game in the double-elimination tournament to Walpole 16-3, John Lightizer’s Norwood team rattled off 4 straight wins to make it to the finals. The last of these wins was a 14-13 walk-off win over Franklin on Thursday night. Having to win 2 games Norwood lost to Walpole by a score of 5-2 in a game played Willett School. The 13s will continue playing in the Summer League. Link to 13s Summer League Schedule.
July 10 Friday results
With the Babe Ruth District 5 14 and 15 year old Championships scheduled, only the 15 year olds were able to play. Norwood lost a tough game to a spirited Dedham team, 5-1. Dedham jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead in the top of the first and added single runs in the 5th and 7th inning to hold a 5-0 lead going into Norwood’s last at-bat. Needless to say the Dedham pitcher was outstanding keeping Norwood off balance all night. The defense was flawless. Norwood best chance came in the 3rd when with 2-outs and bases loaded Ryan Johnson drove a ball to deep right center that was hauled in by the right fielder going away. If it drops, it was a tie-game. Norwood threatened and scored in the 7th on a Pat Forrest single to center but a slick 4-6-3 double-play by Dedham shortened the rally. Dedham advances to the EMass 15 year old tournament in Plymouth as District 5 Champs.
The scheduled 14 year old game between Norwood and Walpole was postponed until Sunday night at 5:00 P.M. Reason: a sewage truck in the middle of the outfield that was not leaving in time to allow a complete game. (Cannot make this stuff up.)
Norwood Post 70 lost to 1st place Franklin, 8-1, in a game played at Medway High School.
July 9 Thursday results
Norwood Post 70 defeated Medfield, 5-2 in a game played at Balch Field. Norwood and Medfield are now tied for 3rd place in the Mass Legion District 6 West Division. Both have 8-8 records and have 5 games to play. The season ends next Tuesday.
Norwood Babe Ruth 14 yr olds defeated Parkway, 5-3 in a District 5 semifinal game at Memorial Field, Dedham. Walpole defeated Dedham 9-5 in the other semifinal game.
Norwood Babe Ruth 13 years old need to beat Walpole twice to win District 5 State Tournament berth. After losing to Walpole 16-3 in the opening game of the double-elimination tournament, The 13s have won 4 games in row including Parkway Tuesday, Dedham Wednesday and a come-from-behind 14-13 win over Franklin last night.
July 8 Wednesday results
Norwood Post 70 lost to Needham 1-0 in a game played at Balch Field.
Norwood Babe Ruth 14 yr olds defeated Dedham, 15-5. This was the final game in pool play. Norwood will now play Parkway while Dedham plays Walpole in the other semifinal game. The semifinals are Thursday, July 9, and finals scheduled for Friday, July 10. All games are at Memorial Field in Dedham. The 4 teams in pool play Dedham, Norwood, Parkway and Walpole all have 1-1 records going into the Wednesday’s games.
July 7 Tuesday results:
Norwood Senior Babe Ruth Post 70 visits Westwood for a 6:00 game.
Norwood Babe Ruth 15 yr olds defeated Parkway, 14-4. Dedham defeated Walpole, 5-4, in the other semifinal game. Norwood will now play Dedham in the District 5 championship Friday night 5:30 at Memorial Field – Heaphy, Dedham.
Norwood Little League 12 yr olds play Medfield – Kelley Field, Norwood 8:00 P.M. Norwood is 3-0 heading into this last game of pool play.
July 6 Monday results:
Dodgers defeated Giants 5-0 to win the Norwood Babe Ruth Town Championship. Cam Flahive led the way pitching and hitting. Cam hit a tremendous home run to deep center to put the Dodgers up early before they added 4 runs in the bottom half of the 5th.
Norwood Post 70 lost to host Foxboro, 10-7 , in a game played at Mansfield High School.
Norwood Senior Babe Ruth hosts Milton – 6:00 at Coakley
Norwood Babe Ruth 14 yr olds lost to Parkway, 8-3. All 4 teams are 1-1 in District 5 pool play.
July 5 Sunday results:
Norwood Post 70 defeated Walpole at Balch Field by a 3-2 margin. Brian King pitched 6 strong innings and Sean Mellen made Summer debut by picking up the save. The win puts Norwood’s record over .500 for the 1st time this season. (Source: Twitter – @Pudgehc)
July 2 Thursday results:
Norwood Post 70 defeated Norfolk by a score of 7-1. Post 70 is now in 4th place in the District 6 West Division with a record of 6-6.
July 1 Wednesday results:
Norwood Post 70’s 3-game winning streak came to an abrupt end as Walpole won 12-1. This was Post 70’s 11 game in the 12-games-in-12-days beginning of season schedule. The Norwood coaching staff is trying to win games but trying to be sensitive to their limited pitching staff. There is no question that the 3 days off beginning Friday will provide the team with some much needed rest.
The 2nd game of the Norwood Babe Ruth League Town Championship Best-of-3-series between the Dodgers and Giants Postponed until Monday, July 6th 3 pm at Willett. Dodgers lead series 1-0.
Norwood Babe Ruth 14 year old All-Stars play Dedham in Game 2 of District 5 pool play. Postponed until Monday July 6th – 5:30 at Memorial Field Dedham.
June 30 Tuesday results:
Norwood Post 70 defeated Westwood in dramatic fashion to even their record at 5-5. Norwood and pitcher Cam Ryan were cruising along with a 3-1 lead until Westwood struck for 4 runs in the top of the sixth. Brian King entered for Norwood to end 6th and keep Westwood scoreless in the 7th. In the bottom of the 7th, pinch hitter Denis Drummey led of the inning with a walk. Leadoff hitter Paul Galvin hit a ball up the middle that appeared to be a made-to-order double-play ball only to have the ball hit 2nd base, everyone safe. Johnny Ryan followed with a single to load the bases with no outs. Westwood got the next 2 batters without giving a up a run, leaving it all up to Norwood High Junior Danny Sullivan. Sullivan delivers a clutch 2-out 3-run double for 6-5 run-off win for Norwood! It was Norwood’s 3rd win in a row. (Source: Twitter – @Pudgehc)
June 29 Monday results:
Norwood Post 70 defeated Medfield, 5-3, at Balch Field. Post 70 was led by the outstanding pitching of Paul Galvin and a 2-run home run by Declan O’Brien. Medfield jumped out to 1-0 lead in the top of the first as Galvin struggled with his control. In the bottom of the 3rd Norwood erupted for 4 runs with D. O’Brien’s blast the key hit. Danny Sullivan also contributed a single to drive in another run. Medfield chipped away with single runs in the 4th and 5th but Galvin just got stronger as the game progressed retiring the last 7 batters he faced. He also contributed an RBI single in the bottom of the 6th for an insurance run. Norwood is now 4-5 with 3 more games remaining in their 12-games-in-12 days stretch.
June 28 Sunday results:
Norwood Post 70 battled Westwood and the elements to escape with a hard-earned win , 11-10, in a game played at Xaverian. Sean Welch came in as a 1st inning relief pitcher and went 6 1/3 to pick up his first Legion baseball win. Paul Galvin responded to Westwood’s last inning threat and closed the door for his 2nd save of the season. Norwood is now 3-5. (Source: Twitter – @Pudgehc)
Norwood Babe Ruth League teams - All Games postponed: 14 yr olds play vs Parkway Memorial Field (Heaphy) Dedham 12:30 15 yr olds play vs Parkway Memorial Field (Davis) Dedham 12:30 13 yr olds play vs Dedham vs Walpole winner - Willett Field Norwood 2:30
Norwood Little League: 12 year old All Stars vs Westwood – postponed
June 27 Saturday results:
Norwood Post 70 lost to Walpole 7-1.
Youth Tournaments results
Norwood Babe Ruth League teams: 14 yr olds play Norwood 13 Walpole 8 13 yr olds play Norwood over Needham by forfeit 15 yr olds play Norwood 12 Walpole 0
Norwood Little League: 12 year old All Stars defeated Walpole Nationals 5-3.
June 26 Friday schedule:
Norwood Legion Post 70 lost to visiting Franklin, 9-2. Franklin is in 1st place and undefeated at 7-0. Norwood’s record is now 2-4.
June 25 Thursday results:
Norwood Legion Post 70 defeated host Foxboro, 6-5, getting a complete game effort from pitcher Cam Ryan. Ben Shields contributed another pair of hits while playing a solid 3rd base. Brian King was outstanding in the field and also contributed 2-hits. Johnny Ryan ignited the offense with 2-run double early. Post 70’s record is now 2-3 in this 12-games-in-12 days stretch with Franklin, Walpole and Westwood on tap for the weekend. (Source: Twitter – @Pudgehc)
June 24 Wednesday results:
Norwood Legion Post 70 lost to host Needham, 4-3, while suffering their 2nd walk-off loss of the season. Paul Galvin pitched a strong game going all 7 innings. Mike Flynn continued his torrid hitting going 3-for-4 while Ben Shields had a perfect night going 3-for-3.
Senior Babe Ruth hosting Wollaston – 6:00 at Coakley
In Norwood Babe Ruth D1 Town Championship best-of-3 series, the Dodgers broke open a close game late to win the 1st game. Starter Paul Murphy was outstanding in going the 1st 6-innings with Kevin Costello pitching the 7th. The next game is scheduled for Sunday night.
June 23 Tuesday results:
Norwood Legion Post 70 committed 5 errors in losing to visiting Needham, 8-4. Norwood’s Paul Galvin had 3 RBI in a losing effort.
Norwood Babe Ruth League: Giants defeated the White Sox, 3-2, to win the best-of-3 series 2-1. Giants were led by Joey Ryan’s pitching and some clutch late inning defense that cutdown 2 White Sox runners at the plate. 13 year old White Sox pitcher Danny Carr was outstanding in a complete game effort. The Giants’ win ends John Lightizer’s White Sox 5 year reign as Town Champs. Giants now take on the Dodgers in best-of-3 series.
June 22 Monday results:
Tasked with a daunting schedule of 12 games in 12 straight days, Norwood Legion Post 70 again took the field on Monday night at home against Foxboro. Leading the way for Post 70 was Mike Flynn with a 4 RBI game, including a bases clearing 3-run double. Mike Keady came on in relief of Johnny Ryan to scoop up the win for Norwood. Paul Galvin closed the game for Post 70 earning a 2 out save. Final Score: Norwood 8 Foxboro 7 (Source: Twitter – @Pudgehc)
Senior Babe Ruth at Tri-Town 6 p.m.
June 21 Sunday results:
Norwood Legion Post 70 opened the season at Medfield on Sunday night. With 13 players from the Division 1 State Championship High School team on the roster, Norwood was acceptably tired and couldn’t hold on. Taking a 4-3 lead to the bottom of the 7th, Norwood surrendered the tying run in the bottom of the 7th, and the game ended on a walk-off 2 run homerun by Medfield. Final Score: Medfield 6 Norwood 4 (Source: Twitter – @Pudgehc)