Dukes Fall to
Lowell 5-4, Eliminated from Playoff Contention
Pittsfield,
Mass. (July 30, 2007) – The Pittsfield Dukes had a tough road to
travel if they wanted to make it into the NECBL playoffs, and
they fell short in a comeback effort against the Lowell
All-Americans at Wahconah Park.
The Dukes fell behind early, as starter Bob Buskett (College of
New Jersey) allowed five runs through five innings, one in the
second, two in the third, and one in each of the fourth and
fifth innings.
Pittsfield mounted their comeback in the sixth inning as Paul
Heidler (Longwood University) and Alex Hassan (Duke University)
led the frame off with consecutive singles. After back to back
outs were recorded, Scott Savastano (Franklin Pierce University)
came to the plate with runners on second and third.
Savastano grounded a ball to third that was misplayed and
allowed both runners to score. Nelson Gomez (Keystone College)
followed with a single that put runners at first and second. Sam
Shaughnessy (Boston College) lined a single to leftfield that
plated Savastano making the score 5-3.
Chester Wilson (Souther Utah University) who was 2-for-4 on the
night, grounded a ball to shortstop that ate up shortstop Kevin
Nolan (Winthrop University) allowing Gomez to score the fourth
unearned Dukes run of the night.
Pittsfield would put a two-out baserunner on in the ninth in
Tyler Stampone (The College of the Holy Cross), but he was left
on base as Savastano popped out foul to first base.
With the loss the Dukes are eliminated from playoff contention
and still have three games against the Manchester Silkworms.
They will play a doubleheader in Manchester Tuesday, game one at
4 and game two at 7, the first of which is the continuation of
the July 9th game that began at Wahconah Park. The final game of
the year for the Dukes will be Wednesday, with the location to
still be determined.
For tickets or information, visit our website
www.pittsfielddukes.com or call (413) 447-DUKE.
The Dukes appreciate your support. GO DUKES!!!
