Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 9, 2025 MOST WINS IN MASS!: Malden Baseball leads the state in victories, takes over first place in GBL at 12-1 By Nick Toscani B illy Gavin was a beast on the mound for Malden this week in leading the Golden Tornado Baseball squad to wins over Everett and Somerville. Malden soared to 12-1 overall with the pair of victories, giving the locals the MOST wins in the state of Massachusetts! Malden also improved to 8-1 in the Greater Boston League (GBL), moving into sole possession of first place. Gavin on April 30 went the distance with his third straight complete game win for Malden in the 6-3 win over Somerville, on SAVE $350when you transform your patio into an outdoor oasis. The Malden High Baseball Team leads the state in wins (12) and also led Malden is "Cars Washed" at a very successful fundraiser on Saturday beside the school. They said, "Thanks to all who came by for some suds!" (Advocate Photo) Instant shade—at the touch of a button. Enjoy more quality time with family and friends. Up to 10-Year Limited Warranty. SAVE$350 TODAY! Call 1-833-626-0576 now to America’s #1 Awning! J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. 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 Billy Gavin has a save and a win in two victories on the mound for Malden recently improved to 4-0 with 5 saves on the season. He is scheduled to pitch against Everett today at 4:00 at Pine Banks Park in Malden. (Advocate Photo) the road at Trum Field. The lanky righthander scattered 5 hits and struck out 6 for Malden, allowing ZERO earned runs. Somerville got all of its 3 runs in a rocky top of the third inning for Gavin and Malden, as the Highlanders tied the game at 3-3. Gavin settled down nicely after that, allowing only three more baserunners in the final four innings, only 2 hits and just 1 walk. After a leadoff single by Somerville sophomore Preston Ardolino (2-for-2, 2 walks) to start the bottom of the 4th inning, Gavin retired the next 8 batters in a row. Leading 6-3, Gavin KOed the first two Somerville batters in order, walked Ardolino and then got the final batter of the game to hit a popup to freshman second baseman Davante Layne to end the game. Malden’s offense was led by freshman leadoff man Davante Layne, who had his second three-hit game of the season (3for-4, 2 RBIs) and improved his GBL-leading batting average to .487 (20-for-41). Freshmen Nick D’Anna (single, double) and Devin Otero Milonopoulos (2for-2, double), also were offensive leaders for Malden. In all, Malden got 7 of its 11 hits for the game from 9th graders. ******* McMahon (5-1) and Layne lead Malden past Everett On Monday, in a 3-2 win on the road at Everett, Gavin came on to pitch the 7th in relief, stared down a bases-loaded, 1-out situation and got a strikeout and a mile-high popup to Ryan McMahon at shortstop to end the game to make Malden 11-1 overall. McMahon (5-1) had pitched six full innings for his BASEBALL| SEE PAGE 19
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