THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 2, 2024 Page 3 PLAYOFF TIME: Simpson 1-hitter propels first-place Malden Bambinos into Middlesex League Playoffs top seed An 8-1 win over Bedford clinches Regular Season title for Malden Senior BRL team; Coggswell, Stead, Curcio lead way at the plate Special to Th e Advocate R ighthander Jake Simpson dominated from start to fi nish with a complete-game 1-hitter with 12 strikeouts to lead the Malden Bambinos to an 8-1 win over the Bedford Buccaneers to clinch fi rst-place for the regular season in the Middlesex League in a game played at Bedford High School on July 25. Leading the way at the plate for Malden were Simpson (double, 2 RBIs), Ryan Coggswell (2 hits), Bo Stead (2-run double) and Justin Curcio (2 hits, 2 RBIs). The victory lifted Malden to 9-3 on the season and into the Middlesex Playoff Tournament as the top seed. On Wednesday, Malden opened the playoff double-elimination tournament with a 10-6 win over visiting Lexington at Howard Park/Rotondi Field. Leading the way in that win was the pitching of Curcio (3 innings, 4 hits, 2 earned runs) and Ryan McMahon (3 innings, 2 hits, 1 run). Simpson, McMahon, Ryan Coggswell, Curcio, David Ruane and Brayan Jose all had RBI hits in that win. Malden was scheduled to take on Bedford, a 6-1 winner over Peabody on Wednesday, in a second-round playoff game last night (Thursday [after press deadline]) at Howard Park. If Malden won last night, the Bambinos would advance to the Middlesex League Championship Game Monday night at 6:00 at Rotondi Field at Howard Park. Eastern Bank Building on Rte. 1S 605 Broadway, #301 * Saugus (781) 233-6844 www.bostonnorthdental.com Dr. Priti Amlani Dr. Bhavisha Patel * Restorative Dentistry * Cosmetic Dentistry * Implant Restoration * Zoom Whitening * Teeth in a Day - All on 6 * Invisalign * CEREC Crowns (Single Visit Crowns) * Root Canal Treatment * Sedation Dentistry ~ Full Mouth Rehabilitation ~ Before After Core and Balance with Sharon Fall Prevention Boot Camp Sponsored by State Representative Paul J. Donato U.S. Senator Ed Markey (center), D-Mass., stopped by Rotondi Field recently to take in the Malden Senior Babe Ruth Bambinos’ win over Bedford and wish the team well, including Brayan Jose (left), a native of the Dominican Republic, and Jake Simpson (right). Both players were members of the 16-4 Malden High Golden Tornado Baseball Team this past spring. At the game, they presented Sen. Markey with a Malden High baseball cap to help commemorate the successful 2024 Golden Tornados season. (Advocate Photo) Ballroom and Latin Dance Classes Children’s classes—ages 4 and up Beginner Classes from September to June Competitive training with some of the top teachers of the world. Champions Dance Sport Club … where sport and art come together ... 165 Chelsea Street Everett, MA 02149 Phone: 781-219-7273 Web site: championsdancesportclub.com E-mail: champions_dance_sport_club@yahoo.com Thursday, August 22 at 10:30 AM at Medford COA, 101 Riverside Ave, Medford FREE CLASS - All in attendance will receive a water bottle! (Paid Pol. Adv.)
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