The Organization takes the weekend

On Saturday the Lynn Live Oaks headed to Ayer and then Littleton, MA for a game against the always dangerous Fitchburg Rollstones. After jumping ahead early in the game the Live Oaks allowed the Rollstones to chip away and cut the lead to 2 going into the last inning but behind the stellar defense of left fielder and captain Aaron Horwitz the Oaks were able to hold off the Stones. It was a well played game and the Oaks look forward to getting back on the field.

On Sunday the Essex Nine squared off against their long time rivals Melrose Pondfielders. The first game saw the EBBC jump out to a lead and never look back winning 6-0. The second game was a back and forth battle with Essex finally pulling ahead and winning by 2 runs. The defense was led by the strong 3rd and 1st base play by Eric Gosselin and Pat Cook. The club was also glad to see Rob “Stumbles” Michaud’s competition level at a strong 9.5.

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Due to some recent developments we have decided to have an open game on Saturday May 1st at 12pm at Glen Magna Farms in Danvers, MA http://www.glenmagnafarms.org/

Come try your hand at playing 1861 baseball. All are welcome to come throw the ball around and play with the Essex and Lynn players.

Fathers Days Beer Dinner

Come join the Essex Base Ball Organization for a fun filled weekend. Reserve your tickets now as they will sell out soon.

Baseball, Beer, and Barbeque Dinner
When: Saturday, June 19, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m
Where: Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, Newbury, Mass.
Phone: 978-462-2634
Admission: $25 Historic New England members, $40 nonmembers
Please note: registration required
Contact- Bethany Groff- bgroff@historicnewengland.org

Sit down to a phenomenal Fathers Day feast under the big top at the farm. This multi-course dinner pairs eight brews from Ipswich Ale Brewery, Cisco Brewers, and Sherwood Forest Brewers with barbeque dishes from Tennessee’s Barbeque including their award-winning Memphis ribs, pulled pork, and chicken. After dinner join baseball historian Brian Sheehy to learn how brewers and baseball worked together in the past and meet the members of the Essex Base Ball Club, who play with 1861 rules. Enjoy live music and great company, camp out, and join the Essex Base Ball Club for a Fathers Day game on Sunday, June 20 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Dinner tickets include passes to the game on June 20.

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