Nipmuc Regional gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Bay Path RVT Minutemen out 7-5. This was payback for Nipmuc Regional, who suffered a 9-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Daniel Heisler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Anthony Ruggiero, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Josh Giancola was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
This is the second loss in a row for Bay Path RVT and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Nipmuc Regional will head out on the road to challenge Sutton at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Bay Path RVT, they will be playing at home against Bartlett at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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