Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, May 24, 2019 Magic number stands at two with six games left for Tide softball after loss to Medford By Joe Mitchell I n the spring of 2019, the inclement weather has been the prevalent topic of conversation among high school coaches and players alike, and this past week for the Everett High School softball team (8-6 overall, 7-5 in the Northeastern Conference) they had to deal with the whims of Mother Nature, once again. The Tide was supposed to play Malden and Salem, but those games never took place, and as a result they are forced to play four in a row that started Wednesday afternoon at home against Medford. It appeared from the start of Wednesday’s game that the Everett girls were anxious to get back on the field, and play some meaningful softball. The offense was ready to put some runs up on the scoreboard, but when it was all said and done it was the Mustangs, who prevailed, 14-7. The Tide, however, still has six regular season games left, and need just two more wins to qualify for the state tournament. “Medford caught up to our pitcher by the end of the game,” said Coach Stacy Poste. “They just kept getting hit after hit, J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for family since 1958 • 61 over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roof • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com •Roo ng Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! and we just didn't get the hits when we had the opportunities to score. But I’m hoping with this loss and disappointment, we are even more determined to turn around this result.” Celeste Fuccillo pitched all seven innings for the Tide, giving up 11 earned runs on 15 hits. She walked just one batter, while fanning three. It was looking good for Everett until the first-place Mustangs caught fire in the seventh to score nine runs to pull out the win. Medford scored twice in the top half of the first inning on two hits sandwiched around S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping Friday, May 24 at 7:30 PM Singer/Guitarist DAVE MACK Saturday, May 25 at 8 PM DJ LOGIK Dance to all the Hits of Yesterday and Today! MONDAY'S SHUCK! $1.00 Oysters Book Your Special Events With Us! Call 781-629-3798 SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET Only $19.95 / 11am-2pm Featuring Al Whitney Jazz Band BOOK YOUR NEXT FUNCTION WITH US * GIFT CARDS AMPLE FREE www.marinaatthewharf.com 543 North Shore Rd. Revere 781-629-3798 PARKING AMAZING WATER VIEWS Spring! two errors to take the early lead. Everett was able to wipe out that lead with six runs in the second. Ariana Garay started the rally off with a single to the outfield. Elizabeth Peach kept it going with another hit. Macayla Bessler then loaded the bases with her hit to left, before Sidney Hennessey knocked in Garay on a fielder’s choice. Ashley Fitzgerald singled to the outfield to knock in Peach, and Maddy Duraes followed with a hit up the middle to account for the third run of the frame. Veronica Bento’s double scored two more runs, and Maddy Smith did the same to bring home Bento, and the local nine was now in front, 6-2 MEDFORD | SEE PAGE 28
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