MIAA Baseball Tournament Highlights: Upsets, Shutouts, and Dramatic Finishes
MIAA baseball roundup: Sunday drama delivers comebacks, shutouts and a walk-off grand slam
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Sunday's MIAA baseball tournament featured thrilling games, including notable upsets and impressive performances. St. John’s Prep, North Quincy, and Milton delivered standout moments, with Milton achieving a walk-off grand slam to secure their advancement. Other teams like BC High and Pittsfield also showcased strong pitching and batting to move forward in the tournament.
- 01St. John’s Prep defeated Wachusett 4-0, with Collin Thornburgh pitching a complete game and striking out seven.
- 02North Quincy pulled off a major upset against Springfield Central, winning 5-4 after scoring four runs in the sixth inning.
- 03Milton's Teddy Dunn hit a walk-off grand slam in the seventh inning to secure a 6-3 victory over Marblehead.
- 04BC High advanced with an 8-2 win over Methuen, powered by Adam Bushley's strong pitching and Andrew Flaherty's three hits.
- 05Pittsfield won 6-2 against Pembroke, highlighted by a four-run fourth inning and a home run from Morrie Fried.
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The MIAA baseball tournament on Sunday was filled with excitement and drama as several teams advanced to the next round. St. John’s Prep, seeded No. 12, secured a 4-0 victory over No. 21 Wachusett, thanks to a stellar performance from pitcher Collin Thornburgh, who struck out seven batters. North Quincy, the No. 35 seed, achieved a remarkable upset by defeating No. 3 Springfield Central 5-4, scoring four runs in the sixth inning to clinch the win. Milton, the No. 4 seed, kept its playoff hopes alive with a thrilling walk-off grand slam by Teddy Dunn, leading to a 6-3 victory against Marblehead. Top-seeded BC High showcased their dominance with an 8-2 win over Methuen, fueled by Adam Bushley's strong pitching and Andrew Flaherty's offensive contributions. Pittsfield, the No. 1 seed, also advanced by defeating Pembroke 6-2, highlighted by a four-run fourth inning and a home run from Morrie Fried. Other notable performances included Catholic Memorial, Pope Francis, and Franklin Tech, all securing their spots in the next round with impressive wins.
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The outcomes of these games influence local high school baseball standings and community pride.
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