Lynn Wins The Day

On Saturday July 12^th the Lynn Live Oaks squared off against the Melrose Pondfielders and delivered two solid victories 16-5 and 17-3.

 

Next Game Press Release For This Weekend’s Games

Come join the Lynn Live Oaks and Essex Base Ball Club July 19^th and 20^th for a weekend of 19^th century base ball action as the Flemington Neshanock’s of Flemington, NJ travel to historic Fort Warren on Georges Island in Boston Harbor for a weekend set of games.  Fort Warren served as a training ground and prison during the Civil War which makes it the ideal fit for 1861 base ball.  Along with the games there will be several exhibit pieces on 19^th century baseball on display and a rendition of “Casey at Bat” by Bradley Shaw of the Neshanock’s between games.  Along with the games, which will be at 11 and 1pm on both Saturday and Sunday, kids will be allowed to take a few swings and run the bases between games.  For more information on how to get out to the island check  http://www.bostonislands.com/trip_getthere.html

 

For more information on 19^th century baseball contact Brian Sheehy at historyball@yahoo.com or at 978-790-5707 or you can check out our web site at www.essexbaseball.wordpress.com

So Happy, So Sad

On Saturday the Boston Beaneaters traveled to Waterbury, CT to play against the Hartford Senators and the Whatley Pioneers.  The first game against the Senators was a greatly anticipated rematch and saw Chris “The Monkey” Sheehy return to the mound to revenge the loss of two weeks earlier.  The Beaneaters ran off to a 9-0 lead but in the 6^th the Senators marched back behind some Beaneater errors to make it 9-8.  Despite the errors the Beaneaters were able to hold on 9-8 for the victory.

 

The second game saw Drew Murphy take the mound for the Beaneaters, and for not hurling at all this season he pitched a gem hurling 7 innings allowing only 2 runs.  The Pioneers were equally tough in the field but the Beaneaters were able to tally 3 run.  For the Beaneaters the day was highlighted by great pitching and clutch hitting.  The Beaneaters improve to 4-1 on the season.

 

Sunday was not so good for the Essex Nine. The first game saw Essex matched up against the Brooklyn Atlantics.  For 6 innings the two clubs played strong defense and matched run for run but then something happened to the Essex defense and the Atlantics capitalized to the tune of 8 runs and Essex was never able to mount much of a comeback. 

 

The next game against the Waterbury Connors was not much better.  Errors and lack of hitting killed the Essex Nine and allowed the Connors to enjoy yet another victory against the Nine.  Check our photo section for pictures of the weekend.

 

Lynn returns to action July 12^th against the Melrose Pondfielders at Endicott Park in Danvers, MA. 

Good Weekend for the Squads

On Saturday Essex faced off against their long time foe the Melrose Pondfielders at Perley Elementary School in Georgetown, MA.  The games were sponsored by the Georgetown Historical Society and were well attended.  The games saw the Essex Nine in mid season form handling the Pondfielders easily in both games.  The Essex squad would like to thank Melrose for making the trip up and the Georgetown Historical Society for putting together a fine event. Check out the photo section for some pictures of the day. 

 

On Sunday the Lynn Live Oaks traveled to Fitchburg to take on the up and coming Fitchburg Rollstones.  The Live Oaks were able to split the doubleheader with the Rollstones.

 

Unfortunately the 7^th annual Hot Dogs and Hits event on Monday night was canceled in Danvers due to harsh rain.  There has been no indication of a make up.   

 

The Boston Beaneaters and Essex Nine return to action this weekend as they travel to Waterbury, CT.  On Saturday 12pm, the Beaneaters get another crack at the Hartford Senators, then at 2:30 they take on the Whatley Pioneers.  On Sunday the Essex Club will face off against the always strong Brooklyn Atlantics and then Waterbury Connors.

 

Losing Weekend

On Saturday the Boston Beaneaters matched up against the powerful Hartford Senators.  Despite a shaky first inning the Beaneaters were able to take a 6-4 lead into the bottom of the 8th behind the strong pitching of Chris “The Monkey” Sheehy, but with two out and the always dangerous Chris “Grit” Moran up for the Senators the Beaneaters were not out of the woods.  Grit hit a ground ball to the shortstop and the throw went inches beyond the first basemen’s hands allowing two runs to score the game to be tied.  Next batter up hit a ball over the center fielders head which put the Senators ahead for good.  The game was one of the best for the season, the Beaneaters hope to play the Senators again this season.

The Essex Base Ball Club sailed out to Georges Island on Sunday to play the Waterbury Connors and despite horrible weather and a few last minute player cancellations the day was deemed a success for all.  The club is looking forward to heading back out to the island in July.  Check out our photo section for pictures of the day. 

Coming Up…
Saturday June 21st the Essex BBC will face the Melrose Pondfielders at 1pm at Perley School (51 North St.) in Georgetown, MA.  The games will begin at 1pm and are sponsored by the Georgetown Historical Society.     

Sunday June 22nd The Lynn Live Oaks will travel to Fitchburg to play the Fitchburg Rollstones at 12pm (100 Goodrich St. Fitchburg, MA)

Monday June 23rd- the 7th annual Hot Dogs and Hits at Endicott Park in Danvers.  Come see the Essex Nine match up again with the Pondfielders.  Games begin at 6pm.

Spencer Pierce

The Essex Nine and the Lynn Live Oaks traveled this past weekend to Spencer Pierce Farm in Newbury, MA to take on the always powerful Waterbury Connors.  Despite both squads losing their games against the Connors and having to withstand 90+ degree heat the day was a huge success for the organization.  The people at Spencer Pierce estimated that there were 300 fans throughout the day and many said how much they enjoyed the games.  The clubs look forward to heading back there in September.  Check out our picture section for pictures from the day.  On a side note- the Essex Club must say that the Newbury little leaguers that they played were fine ballists and we look forward to again avenging a heart breaking loss to them in September. 

 

Coming Up

The Boston Beaneaters return to action this weekend on Saturday as they participate in a 5 team tournament in Brighton, MA.  The details and times are still being worked out but they will join the Boston Colonials, Hartford Senators, RI Game Hens, and NH Granite.

 

On Sunday the Essex Nine does not have to wait long to avenge their lost this past weekend as the Connors travel back up to the Boston area to participate in a Father’s Day celebration on Georges Island in Boston.  The games are scheduled for 11am and 1pm.  For more information on the ferry and George’s Island check out http://www.bostonislands.com/events_results_detail.asp?ID=697&curric=false