Westfield’s Chris Riga connects during the fourth inning of Monday’s game against visiting Longmeadow. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
WESTFIELD – Kenny Mclean improved to 2-0 on the mound for Westfield, and the Bombers’ baseball team defeated Longmeadow 10-4 Monday at Bullens Field.
Westfield stormed out of the gates with a five-run, first inning. The Bombers tacked on three more runs in the fourth, and two in the sixth.
Westfield’s Chris Sullivan and Chris Riga went 3-for-3 with a double, Jake Toomey was 2-for-4 with a double, and Colin Dunn finished 2-for-4 with a triple.
Gateway 9, Holyoke Catholic 4
CHICOPEE – Gateway settled down, settled in, and settled a score against Holyoke Catholic.
Gateway spotted Holyoke Catholic four runs early – thanks to five walks and a costly error – but kept its composure, and soundly defeated the Gaels.
Gators’ pitcher Curtis Dowers improved to 2-0. He allowed two hits and seven walks, and struck out 10 batters. He also helped himself out at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a run and two RBIs.
“That first inning was shaky,” Gateway coach Gary St. Peter said, “but (Curtis) fought through that, which was great.”
Gateway’s offense remained hot – despite cold temps and soggy fields in Huntington – with Justin Edinger (2-for-4, 2 runs scored, 4 stolen bases), Geoff Sobotka (3-4, 3 runs, 2 RBIs, double), and Tom Ruffo (hit, double, RBI) leading the way.
“It was nice to see us executing and also getting multiple hits in an inning, keeping rallies going,” St. Peter said.
