DALTON – The Southwick-Tolland Regional High School baseball team is tournament bound.
Southwick punched its ticket to the 2014 postseason with a 6-2 win against host Wahconah Saturday. The Rams, who play an 18-game regular season schedule, are now assured of at least a .500 record (required to play in the tourney) at 9-1.
“It’s a big win for us on the road in the Berkshires,” Southwick coach Tim Karetka said. “It’s never an easy place to play but we got it done.”
Nick Maserelli scattered four hits over seven innings. He allowed four walks, and struck out two.
“He threw phenomenal and our defense backed him up,” coach Karetka said. “He did great. He hit his spots.”
Southwick’s defense turned two double plays.
Maserelli also helped himself by going 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs. Vinnie Fortini (2-for-2, 2 walks, RBI), Bob Hamel (2-for-3, RBI), and Dan McClellan (2-4) contributed offensively for the Rams.
JV BASEBALL
Southwick 9, Monson 8 (12 inn.)
The Rams’ junior varsity squad posted a thrilling victory in 12 innings.
Brandon Seymore had two hits, and landed the game-winning RBI for Southwick. Rams’ Nick Hough (2), Joey Stratton, Ryan Leclair, Dylan Parrow, Richie Alimberte also had hits.
Southwick’s Ryan Leclair (12 Ks) allowed one hit, one walk, and three earned runs in seven innings. Nick Hough earned the victory on the mound, allowing just one hit and one walk through five innings. He struck out three.
“We had very good pitching performance by both (pitchers),” Southwick JV head coach Rick Stacy said.
Southwick’s defense got off to a slow start, but was superb over the final six innings, according to Stacy.
April 25
Southwick 8, Holyoke Catholic 3
Southwick’s Nick Hough (5 Ks, 3 hits allowed, 1 walk, 1 earned run) pitched a complete game. Nick Chambers, Joey Stratton, and Hough delivered run scoring singles for the Rams.
April 22
Palmer 12, Southwick 3
Stratton recorded eight strikeouts. Hough, Stratton, and Leclair had key singles.
April 11
Southwick 4, Greenfield 4
Brian Mickalay received a no decision despite four strong innings on the mound for Southwick. Mickalay struck out seven batters, and walked four. Stratton (4 Ks) yielded just three hits the rest of the way.
Tyler Orbin, Pat Mahoney, Chris Molta, Nick Hough, Ryan Leclair, Mickalay, and Stratton helped fuel the offensive rally.
