THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 4, 2025 Page 11 BASEBALL | FROM PAGE 1 the fourth straight season. Since Malden started the early-in-theseason tourney in the 2022 season, the Tornado squad has been dominant, winning both games each year ever since, with four title trophies now in hand. Lynn Tech was a new entry this year and after dispatching Salem Academy, 8-3, in its tourney opener last Thursday, Coach Lewis and the Tigers came back to Malden for Tuesday’s final after a rain-postponed date cancelled the scheduled game Satted twice. “It wasn’t so much that [McMahon] was wild, Lynn Tech’s batters were basically living on the plate, they lined up so closely,” Malden assistant coach Phil Cook said. “Ryan [McMahon] kept his composure and adjusted, working his way out of possible bigger trouble.” Down 1-0 in the bottom of the second inning, Malden exploded for 8 runs, sending 11 men to the plate to take over the game and the lead, 8-1. Leading the charge was freshman designated hitter Davante Layne, who ended up day for Malden hitters. Junior centerfielder Matt Candelario Da Costa had his second solid game defensively, contributing to a pair of valuable assists leading to big plays with his outfield throws and a standout catch. For the second consecutive game, Gavin picked up another save in relief, striking out the Lynn Tech side in order in his first inning and allowing just 1 hit and no runs. McMahon was named Most Valuable Player for the tournament for the second consecutive year. In Game 1, an 11-1 win over Salem Academy Charter High School last Friday, McMahon (20) pitched 4 1-hit innings with 8 strikeouts. He also went 3-for-4 at the plate with 3 runs scored, 3 stolen bases and 2 RBIs. Freshman Devin Milonopolous hit an inside-the-park, 2-run home run to right field in the last inning to end the game by run-rule. Gavin’s 2-run triple in the second inning was another big hit for Malden in that game. *** Malden is back in action on Monday, April 7, hosting Somerville in its Greater Boston League opener at Maplewood Park in Malden at 4:00 p.m. Next Wednesday, April 9, Malden stays in the GBL, hosting league opponent Chelsea in a doubleheader at 3:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. at Maplewood Park in Malden. If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 Shown from left, Malden High assistant coach Ken Runge, senior captain Bo Bogan Stead with the Golden Tornado Club First Pitch Classic championship plaque after the win over Lynn Tech, Ryan McMahon with the Most Valuable Player plaque and assistant coach Phil Cook. (Advocate Photo) urday. Tuesday’s game got a bit dicey when a slew of hit batters by Malden’s starting pitcher, McMahon, gave Lynn Tech a bunch of baserunners, but the wily junior righty escaped with minimal damage, down by only a 1-0 margin after the Tigers batgetting two hits in the same inning and scoring two runs. For the day, Layne led everyone with 3-for-4, 3 stolen bases, 2 RBI. Seniors Aidan Brett (2-run double), Brayan Jose (2 hits, 2 runs scored) and captain Bo Stead (2 RBIs) also contributed to a breakout For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@ advocatenews.net TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available
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