Tantasqua Regional gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Saturday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Quaboag Regional Cougars a 16-0 shutout. The win continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now won seven in a row.
Miles Blake looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Tantasqua Regional let Giulio Papandrea and Jack Nichols run wild. Papandrea scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances, while Nichols scored a run while going 2-for-2. Anthony Alarie was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tantasqua Regional will take on Monson at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Quaboag Regional, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Quaboag Regional Cougars duke it out with Quabbin Regional Panthers at 3:30 p.m. on the 31st.
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