Reading Memorial got themselves on the board against Lynn Classical on Saturday, but Lynn Classical never followed suit. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-0 win over the Lynn Classical Rams. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Reading Memorial.
Will Moore was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over 5.1 innings pitched. Moore was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other pitching news, Michael Baylis looked comfortable as he tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Moore wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Alex Merkle, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and two RBI.
Reading Memorial's victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-9. As for Lynn Classical, their loss dropped their record down to 9-8.
Reading Memorial will look to defend their home field on Monday against Melrose at 4:15 p.m. Melrose is coming into the matchup with five straight wins on the road, so Reading Memorial will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Lynn Classical, they will be playing at home against Revere at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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