A six-run bottom of the third inning enabled Belchertown Post 239 to rally past Greenfield Post 81, 7-4, in an American Legion Senior Division baseball game on Sunday in Belchertown.
Belchertown (7-0) trailed 3-0 into the third, when it used five consecutive hits against Greenfield starter David Carey to get the offense in motion. Ryan Zawistowski’s two-run double in the frame was the big blow for the hosts.
Greenfield had jumped out to a quick lead, scoring twice in the top of the first. Tyler Dubreuil singled and Carey walked. Ben Martino’s sacrifice fly plated Dubreuil, and MJ Paulin’s RBI single brought around Carey to make it 2-0.
The lead grew to 3-0 in the second when Cam Lococo singled and eventually scored on a sacrifice fly from Dubreuil.
Jason Quinn added an RBI single in the fifth inning for Post 81, but the visitors couldn’t get any closer.
Carey struck out four in 3 2/3 innings before TJ Thibeault finished out of the bullpen with 2 1/3 solid innings of relief.
“He gave us a chance to get back into the game,” Post 81 coach Kevin Luippold said of Thibeault.
Jordan Talbot snagged the win for Belchertown, as Post 239 remained atop the Senior Division and undefeated.
Both teams are right back in action Monday. Belchertown hosts Aldenville while Greenfield (4-2) welcomes Wilbraham.
Mickey Mantle
Nate Carillon struck out four in five innings, allowing one earned run to help South Hadley to a 12-10 win over Frontier in a PVYBL Mickey Mantle contest on Saturday.
Carillon also scored three runs at the plate, as South Hadley took advantage of 10 Frontier errors. John Viola had a hit and two RBIs in the victory.
Frontier’s Owen Babb struck out seven in four innings, allowing no hits and no earned runs. Thomas Unkles had a hit and two RBIs, while Nico Fasulo and Aidan Heffernan each drove in a run.
F.C. Babe Ruth
AJ Desmond struck out five in five innings of work without allowing a walk, and Rylin Koscinski tossed two innings of relief to help Turners Falls Athletic Club to a 12-7 win over Akey Insurance in a Franklin County Babe Ruth League contest on Saturday at Abercrombie Field.
TFAC took a 5-0 lead in the top of the first inning, highlighted by Malik Moore’s three-run, inside-the-park home run.
Akey scored four in the home half, with runs plate by Julian Kaiser, Aiden Barilone, Tevarariss Hall and Ben Waring.
TFAC’s Jake Knight had two hits, two runs and an RBI to pace the offensive attack. Patric Gillespie, Bryce Hamon and James Gillespie each scored twice.
Greenfield Tennis Cup
The Greenfield Tennis Cup, sponsored by Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters, crowned two new champions on Saturday at the Beacon Clay Courts.
In the men’s division, Eduards Andersons had the most games won with 19, while Brian Lamore came in second place with 18 wins. David Reading finished in third place with 16 wins.
In the women’s division, Q Holmes defeated Jennifer Holmes in a best-of-three set match, 7-6 (7-2), 6-4.
The next GTA tournament is The People’s Pint Doubles Tournament held on July 9-10.
Northfield Open
Jeff Jackman shot 73 to capture the A Division men’s title at the Northfield Open on Saturday at Northfield Golf Club.
Kevin Harrington and Steve Ethier tied for second place with 75s. Jeff Seymour and Frank Rice tied for the low net in the A Division with 70s.
Martha Tenney captured the women’s division title with a low gross of 101, followed by Yudah Huestis (113). Deb Putnam had the low net (84) and Jan Herlihy was second (86).
In the men’s B Division, Dick Tozloski shot 83 to earn low gross honors, followed by Brian Deane (85) and Paul Barnard (86). Brad Stafford was the low net winner (73), followed by Brad Letourneau and Bob Lacoy (74).
Paul Miarecki had the shot of the tournament, as he recorded a hole-in-one at the par 3 sixth hole. Miarecki used his TaylorMade R11 from the blue tees, measuring in at 175 yards, for his second career ace.
Closest to the pin winners were Garrett Plifka (No. 6, 13-6), Scott Powers (No. 7, 5-5), Paul Miarecki (No. 15, hole-in-one) and Frank Rice (No. 16, 20 inches).
Men’s longest drive winners were Kevin Harrington (No. 9, 312 yards) and Mike Gexler (No. 18, 305), and women’s longest drive winners were Deb Deskavich (No. 9, 239) and Jan Herlihy (No. 18, 146).
Phyllis Canon Invitational
Elaine Goodhind and Lora Gross combined for a 65, capturing the title at the Phyllis Canon Invitational on Sunday at the Country Club of Greenfield.
Chris Eugin and Alison Lucey were second with a 68, followed by Terry Boyce and Katie Vitello, who shot 70 to tie for third place with Sue McClellan and Cindy Lajzer.
Low net winners were Kay Cowperthwait and Susan Cook (61), followed by Fran Cornacchioli and Karen Ryan in second (62) and Charlotte Ackerman and Liz Wilson in third (65).
Suchanek outing
The quartet of Jim Elwell, Mike Duclos, John Hickey and Stacey Hickey shot 56 to win the mixed flight at the annual Suchanek Athletic Scholarship Outing at the Country Club of Greenfield over the weekend.
Two teams tied for low net at 56: Karen Conley, Jacquie Kenny, Annette Muriel-Light and Carol Skorulski as well as Matt Betsold, Mary Morley, Sue Cole and Gary Cole.
Men flight winners at 56 were Jordan York-Welcome, Jake Elwell, Tyler Miner and Connor Zabco. Two teams posted low nets of 54: Ben Poirier, Josh Cody, Wes Cody and Mike Modow, as well as Robert Gra zick, John Johnson, Dennis Depault and Larry Houle.
Closest to pin winners were Mo Cloutier (men, 2-4) and Carol Skorulski (women, 34 inches). Longest drive winners were Nate Walker (men) and Karen Conley (women).
17th Greenfield Senior Open
Chris Ferriter fired a low round of 70 to take the overall title at the 17th Greenfield Senior Open on Friday at the Country Club of Greenfield.
Chip Vignone was the low net winner with a 66.
Flighted champion winner (ages 50-64) was Jason Kelton (71), followed closely by Dean Godek (72) and Jim Patterson (72). Low net winner was Roy Emerson (67), with Scott King (68) and Scott Livingstone (69) right behind.
The St. Andrews Flight (ages 65-plus) winner was Bob Linn, who shot 71. Al Alminas was second (73) and Doug Crawford third (76).
Five golfers tied for low net honors at 71: Bill Young, Denis Depault, Ernie Patnode, Lyle Plainte and Rich Young.