THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 21, 2023 Page 7 STARS | FROM PAGE 1 bracket with three straight wins, before defeating favorite Melrose in a classic pitchers duel, 2-1 on July 13. The Everett stars opened up the district tournament with a win over visiting Malden, but then Charlestown knocked them into the unenviable losers bracket with a 5-3 triumph. But they rebounded nicely from that narrow defeat with three straight wins over Dorchester (4-3), Malden (7-6) and Charlestown again in the losers bracket fi nal, 4-2, setting the stage for the Melrose Instant Classic. The district fi nal was played at Melrose, but Everett was the home team after winning the coin fl ip. Nick Young was Everett’s starting pitcher, and he set the tone early with two strikeouts in the very fi rst inning. In the home half, Young as the team’s leadoff batter was issued a walk. But Calvin Hoag, his counterpart on the mound, fanned the next three batters to end the frame. Melrose had the game’s fi rst threat in the second after Declan Flanerty singled, followed by a walk to Bryce Phillips. They then moved up to scoring position on a passed ball, all with just one out. But Young got out of the jam on a popup and another strikeout. Troy Coke then doubled for Everett to leadoff the home half of the second, but was stranded there to squelch that potential threat. Melrose’s Lincoln Schuyler broke the scoreless tie with a solo homerun in the fourth. But the Everett boys weren’t about to give up. Young walked to leadoff the home half of the fourth. Nick Savi then singled, and both runners eventually moved up into scoring position on a passed ball. With two outs, Young scooted home on another passed ball, and after a throwing error by the catcher that got by Hoag, while covering the plate, Savi utilized his speed to account for the eventual game-winning run. “{Savi) is one of the smartest and hard-working kids on the team,” said manager Joe Young. “He’s a perfectionist. He works so hard on his game, and this play was no doubt the result of that hard work and quickness.” Young mesmerized the Melrose hitters once again in the fi fth, while recording his 10th strikeout of the game. He allowed just two hits over fi ve innings. Caden Foley then fi nThe Everett Little League All-Stars are shown celebrating their District 12 title at the annual Williamsport Tournament in Dorchester last week. ished the game on the hill for Everett in the sixth to pick up the save. Foley whiff ed two, including Schuyler, who was responsible for his team’s lone run of the game with his aforementioned round tripper. His strikeout ended up stranding Rocco Motroni on second with the potential tying run. Motroni was credited with a two-out double to the leftfi eld fence to keep his teammates’ hopes alive, albeit temporarily thanks to Foley’s coolness on the hill. “When I talked to Caden on the mound after Motroni’s double, he wanted to face Schuyler, and he did just that to fi nish off this classic game in style,” said Young. in District 12, will be competing against Parkway, the District 10A champs; Wellesley, the District 10B victors; and Canton, the District 11 kingpins. Everett faced the host team on Thursday, July 20, to begin the sectionals after press deadline. Wellesley is its scheduled opponent later today, followed by Canton Saturday night. IT’S TIME FOR A ROSIER OUTLOOK! ONLY “It was a pitching duel for the ages that resulted in the program’s fi rst district title since 2014. “It’s been an amazing run so far,” added Young. “The kids have been playing amazing baseball, particularly (Savi), who has been behind the plate for every inning throughout the district tournament. He has been in complete control of the pitching staff , as well as each individual game.” It’s now onto the State Section 3 Tournament at West Roxbury, the home of the Parkway Little League, from July 20-22. The championship game will be played on Sunday, July 23, with the winner going on to the state fi nals in Oxford. Everett, again the best club $500 MINIMUM Visit massbaycu.org for branch locations and hours, and to see all our great rates. 5.00% massbaycu.org *APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Minimum balance to open and earn APY is $500. Maximum deposit $250,000. The APY for all Certificates assumes the dividends will remain in the account until maturity. Withdrawal of dividends prior to maturity will reduce earnings. Certificates are subject to penalty for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings. Rate is effective 6/1/23. This is a limited time offer and is subject to change without notice. Other rates and terms available. Subject to membership eligibility, see our website for details. APY* 10-Month Certificate
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