THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 31, 2020 Page 11 Ari Cohen hurls 3-hit, 13K gem for Malden Bambinos in 3-1 win Monahan-Dasilva delivers game-winning hit for Bambinos in walk-off win over Lexington By Nick Toscani O ne did it with his bat and the other chipped in with his solid right arm, mixed with some mound savvy. With a combined effort, two Malden Bambinos veterans led the local squad to a pair of back-toback wins, pushing them to the top of the list in the Middlesex Summer League standings. Malden improved to 6-2 with the win, heading into another pair of back-to-back games: Sunday at home versus Lexington 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Monday on the road versus Bedford at Bedford High School at 5:45 p.m. On Sunday night at Maplewood Park, the Bambinos trailed the visiting Lexington 2 squad, 2-0, heading into their last at bat. The comeback rally ignited almost immediately when Liam Jordan and Zeke Bragg drew walks and Clifton Noelsaint singled in the first run to cut the lead to 2-1. Nick Longo then walked to load the bases, but the next two batters went down in order, strikeout and popup. With two outs and the bases loaded, up stepped Bambinos veteran and former two-sport Malden High captain Christian Monahan Dasilva. The lanky, 6-4 outfielder and pitcher looked at the first pitch, but did not miss when he swung at the second. Monahan Dasilva hit a bomb to right field, pulling it down the line way out of the reach of the Lexington right fielder. Two runs scored easily, and the walk-off hit sealed the 3-2 victory and pushed the Bambinos to 5-2 overall. Bambinos rookie righthander Shai Cohen had kept his team in the game with three innings of scoreless relief to pick up his second pitching win of the summer (2-0). Ari Cohen hurls a gem in 3-1 win over Watertown On Monday night in the scorching, 95-degree heat, Malden Bambinos right-hander Ari Cohen was cool as ice on the mound in a 3-1 win over Watertown/Belmont. Cohen went the distance, scattering three hits and striking out 13, a Bambinos career single-game high. Getting ahead of batters all night and using his defense, Cohen was strong early, late and in the middle. Leading by just two runs in the bottom of seventh, Cohen coolly got a first-pitch pop out to start the inning. Next up was Watertown/Belmont’s best hitter, who had launched a long double to the deepest part of the park in his previous at bat, driving in his team’s only run. This time Malden was ready. With Clifton Noelsaint playing as deep as possible, just a few steps in front of the centerfield fence, another long and deep missile was launched; this time Noelsaint was ready and he collected the second out. Cohen put an exclamation point on the night when he recorded his 13th and final strikeout of the night, a “caught looking” K to close out the evening. That win put Malden at 6-2 on the summer, all alone in first place in the league standings with just one more full week left in the regular season before playoffs. COVID-19 MATV Live Call-in Show A s COVID cases in Massachusetts have risen slightly, Mayor Gary Christenson will resume his MATV Live Call-In Show on Tuesday, August 4 at 7 p.m. to address questions from residents. He will be joined by Board of Health Director Chris Webb, Board of Health Chair Kourtney Nickerson and Superintendent of Schools John Oteri, who will answer questions and address concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents may submit questions through the City of Malden’s Facebook page or by dialing in to the MATV studio live at 781388-9394. The show may also be viewed on Comcast Channel 22, Verizon Channel 26 or MATV’s YouTube channel. EVERET T – 419 BROADWAY LYNNFIELD – 7 7 1 SALEM ST 6 17-387-1110 For more rates visit our website at EVERETTBANK . COM *Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is effective July 24, 2020 and is subject to change. All rates and APR’s are calculated based on a $250,000 loan for an owner-occupied single family dwelling with a 20% down payment. Rates are also based on Loan to Value and credit scores. The monthly principal and interest payment for a 15 Year fixed rate mortgage is $6.79 per $1,000 borrowed. The monthly principal and interest payment for a 30 Year fixed rate mortgage is $4.42 per $1,000 borrowed. Those payment do not included taxes and insurance. Your payment may be greater if the loan is secured by a first lien. Loans are subject to credit approval. NMLS #443050. Member FDIC Member DIF Christian Monahan Dasilva hit a bases-loaded, two-out, game-winning hit down the right field line in the Malden Bambinos’ 3-1, walk-off win over Lexington 2 on Sunday night at Maplewood Park in Malden. (Courtesy/Malden Bambinos) Pictured from left: Malden Bambinos Ari Cohen, who tossed a three-hitter with 13 strikeouts, Zeke Bragg, Liam Jordan and Sammy Solarzano enjoyed the 3-1 win over Watertown/Belmont on Sunday night. (Courtesy/Malden Bambinos) Fixed Rate Mortgages NO POINTS 15 YEAR 2.750% R ATE 2.855% APR* 30 YEAR 3.375% R ATE 3.434% APR*
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