Somerset Berkley Regional had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Middleborough Sachems 2-1. That's more bragging rights for Somerset Berkley Regional, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Will Dionne spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Somerset Berkley Regional's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Benjamin Jardin, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Somerset Berkley Regional will challenge Seekonk at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last four games Somerset Berkley Regional has played (dating back to last season) have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Middleborough, they will head out on the road to take on Durfee at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Middleborough is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
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