Page 10 THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, August 16, 2019 Rockies finish with club record for wins By Greg Phipps H aving already clinched the Yawkey League’s Carl Yastrzemski Division about a week earlier, the Revere Rockies closed out the regular season by winning their final three contests. In possession of the league’s best record with an impressive 29-2 performance, the Rockies hold the top seed in the upcoming playoff tournament. On the strength of its No. 1 spot, Revere earned a bye in this week’s first round and will host the opening game of a best-of-five semifinal beginning on Saturday at Revere High School (first pitch scheduled for 4 p.m.). The East Boston Knights, who hold the second-best overall record at 22-9, were the other squad receiving a bye in the opening round. Seeds 3-6 squared off in best-of-three, opening round battles this week. The thirdseeded Charlestown Townies, winners of the Ted Williams Division, and the No. 6 Brighton Black Sox, who defeated the Al Thomas Athletics, 7-6, on Monday, faced off in one series. Meanwhile, the fourth-seeded McKay Club Beacons took on the No. 5 Stoneham Sabers in the other first-rounder. 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 •Roofing • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Suffering just two defeats all season, the Rockies achieved a club record for regular-season wins and concluded the campaign on a solid note by registering victories last week over the McKay Club Beacons (9-2), the Savin Hill Dodgers (4-2) and the East Boston Knights (5-0). Fittingly, Revere ace Jon Shepard had the honor of starting the regular-season finale at East Boston, and he didn’t disappoint in his complete-game effort. Shepard gave up just two hits, allowed one walk and fanned seven to cap a 9-0 season. The offense supplied him with a quick 2-0 lead in the 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 Revere ace Jon Shepard has a mound meeting with infielders Kenny Polanco, Tony Iafolla, Ryan Petrone and catcher Adam Del Rio during a recent doubleheader sweep of the Al Thomas Athletics. Having earned a first-round playoff bye with their league-best 29-2 record, the Rockies open their Yawkey League semifinal series on Saturday. (Advocate Photo by Greg Phipps) top of the first inning. As it turned out, that’s all Shepard would need. On the season, Revere’s ace righty finished with a 1.36 ERA with 58 strikeouts in 56 2/3 innings of work. Fellow starters Alex Wong (no losses and an ERA around two) and Chris Sandini (6-1 with a 2.12 ERA) round out a formidable starting rotation. Revere will be looking to redeem last season’s championship series loss in seven games to the Brighton Braves. The winners of the semifinals will square off in a best-of-seven to determine this year’s title holder. ANGELO’S FULL "Over 40 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2019 Regular Unleaded $2.519 Mid Unleaded $2.799 Super $2.859 Diesel Fuel $2.839 KERO $4.759 Diesel $2.559 SERVICE HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Summer is Here! Prices subject to change FLEET
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