Even when the bats weren't working, the Catholic Memorial baseball team found a way to stay undefeated.
The ninth-ranked Knights continued their early success by defeating No. 13 Franklin, 5-0, yesterday afternoon at CM High School.
Catholic Memorial improved to 5-0, while Franklin fell to 3-3.
Both teams struggled offensively, with CM holding a 3-2 advantage in hits. But the Knights were able to take advantage of a few key mistakes by Franklin en route to the win.
"We didn't hit great," CM coach Hal Carey said. "But we had some good base running in the third, and we were able to score a few runs."
The Knights got things going in the bottom of the second. Shortstop Anthony Peguero doubled to left and stole third. He came home with the first run on an errant throw after a fly ball to Panthers right fielder Colin Gay.
Catholic Memorial broke it open in the third. Second baseman Devan Jones came home on a double steal, and a throwing error by Panthers starter Tony Trafecanty plated John Gorman for a 3-0 lead. Matt Goreham's double to center brought home Brian Glasheen and Peguero, and CM held a 5-0 edge.
"We played our worst defensive game of the year today," Franklin coach Dave Niro said. "Neither team hit very well. It was an ugly game."
The Knights' Phil Rossi cruised on the mound. Rossi (2-0) pitched six scoreless innings, allowing two hits and striking out seven.
"He threw well," Carey said. "He's been solid so far, in two starts, and has come on in relief twice."
With victories over top-ranked Malden Catholic and tough opponents like Peabody, Brockton, and Central Catholic, the Knights appear primed to challenge for the Catholic Conference title this season.
"We're off to a good start," Carey said. "The kids are playing really well."
Holliston 5, Ashland 3 - Corey Ciarcello struck out seven while throwing a complete game and also went 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI. Freshman Jake Frechette also contributed at the plate, providing two hits, two runs, and a pair of stolen bases.
Cardinal Spellman 7, Austin Prep 5 - Sophomore Zac Cooney fanned seven and went the distance to get the win for Cardinals. Mike Marshall was 4 for 4 with three RBIs and Paul Pitts and Billy Gildea each added two hits.
Apponequet 6, Bourne 3 - Chris Travers and Joe Quinn had two hits apiece, and Quinn got his third win in relief for the Lakers. Joe Kaminski locked down his third save, striking out one in the seventh.
Xaverian 12, Brockton 0 - Tom Herron, Derek Reddy and Mike Zona combined for a two-hit shutout, and senior first baseman Matt Malcuit clouted a grand slam and a three-run triple.
Brookline 1, Braintree 0 - Junior Kyle Kaczanian-Amory made Jeremy Miller's first-inning RBI single stand up as he scattered eight hits while striking out four. Senior David Tyler collected the save in the ninth.
Cohasset 7, Sacred Heart 4 - Sophomore Jeff Cabamaro pitched four innings to earn the win and contributed an RBI and stolen base to pace the Skippers.
Dracut 10, Billerica 7 - Jake Malandrino had the key hit in the Middies' win over the Indians.
Dighton-Rehoboth 3, Fairhaven 1 - Senior Sean Amaral tossed a complete-game five-hitter in his first start of the season, lifting the Falcons past the Blue Devils.
Lynn English 7, Peabody 3 - Estiban Paula, Danny Vincente, and Richie Arias homered for the Bulldogs and Michael Gonzalez needed only 69 pitches for the complete-game win.
Medford 8, Somerville 0 - Medford (2-1) junior pitcher Ian Fitzgerald went six innings, surrendering two hits, and junior catcher Danny Gunn went 3 for 4 with two doubles to help the Mustangs hand Somerville (5-1) its first loss.
Milton 6, Dedham 3 - Cody Clark was perfect at the plate, going 4 for 4 with an RBI in the Wildcats' win over the Marauders.
Natick 9, Wellesley 8 - Junior outfielder Brett Farrell was a homer shy of the cycle and drove in three runs for Natick (2-3).
Burlington 8, Stoneham 3 - Chris Pizzati threw a complete game in his second start of the season, lifting the Red Devils.
Saugus 5, Swampscott 3 - Junior Paul Andrews had two hits and two RBIs to power the Sachems' home win.
Old Rochester 14, Wareham 0 - Junior righthander Nick Filloramo threw a complete-ame, two-hit shutout with 11 strikeouts and Chad Snow had two hits and an RBI in the Bulldogs' romp.
Whittier 3, Mystic Valley 2 - Damian Colman tied it with an RBI triple in the seventh inning and Nate Allen drove in the winner in the same inning with a single, boosting the Wildcats.
South Boston 11, Burke 1 - Jeff Senatus had eight strikeouts in five innings for Southie.
Northeast 5, Shawsheen 4 - Sophomore Mike Cross homered and finished 2 for 3 to lead the Golden Knights.
Tilton 10, New Hampton 6 - Senior Eddie Dobrowolski threw a complete game and was backed offensively by junior center fielder Troy Morin (home run, 2 RBIs), shortstop Will Emerson (two hits), and second baseman Eric Hollingsworth (two hits).
Bridgewater-Raynham 9, Marshfield 2 - Mike Duran won his first varsity start allowing four hits while striking out five over six innings. Drew Larson, Mike Connelly, and Tyler Whiteman all homered in the Trojans' win.
Bancroft 4, Beaver Country Day 2 - Sophomores Sebastian Smith and Stephen Phillips both went 2 for 3 with a double for Bancroft.
Landmark 8, Concord Academy 1 - Pitcher Jake Propernick pitched a one-hitter through five innings for Landmark in the Eastern Independent matchup.
Taft 15, Canterbury 12 - Senior first baseman Alex Kendall belted a walkoff, three-run homer in the eighth inning to win it in extra innings for Taft.
Gloucester 8, Marblehead 3 - Senior Ross Carlson drilled a three-run home run and Brett Smith earned his first win of the season, pitching six strong innings while striking out seven to lead the Fishermen past the Magicians.
Latin Academy 7, Boston English 6 - Senior Mike Etheridge struck out nine over seven innings and drove a walk-off, RBI single up the middle in the bottom of the seventh to give the Dragons the win. Tommy Brown had two hits and scored twice for Latin Academy.
Framingham 4, Needham 3 - Paul O'Neill scored three times and hit a sacrifice fly in the eighth to give the Flyers te lead for good. Brett Siflinger pitched three innings of relief for the win, striking out three and allowing one hit. DH Tyler Bunn went 1 for 3 with two RBIs for Framingham.
Shawsheen 10, Cambridge 1 - Sophomore Jessie Houghton had three goals and an assist in the Rams' rout of the Falcons.
Medford 13, Malden 8 - The Mustangs got three goals from Lauren O'Connor and two from Lauren Lasky in their win over the Golden Tornados.
Newton North 15, Brookline 4 - Senior captain Alyssa Hansen scored six goals and junior Julia Dziamba chipped in with four for Newton North.
North Andover 15, Wilmington 5 - Senior captains Bri Connolly and Jen Pino each netted four goals to lead the Scarlet Knights past the Wildcats.
Wellesley 14, Norwood 5 - Senior captain Caroline Bunting scored four goals and dished an assist to lead Wellesley.
Hull 18, North Quincy 7 - Camille Robinson had three goals and an assist, helping the Pirates roll past the Red Raiders.
Southfield 12, Beaver Country Day 5 - Alex Stubridge and Sabrina Brown each scored twice and freshman Samantha Loft also scored to lead Southfield.
Milton Academy 18, Tabor 12 - Hillary McNamara scored seven goals and Kate Stazinski wasn't far behind, adding four goals and three assists, to pace Milton Academy's win.
Winchester 17, Woburn 4 - Sara Hennessey scored five goals and added three assists to spark the Sachems' easy win over the Tanners.
Mansfield 6, Franklin 2 - A couple of freshmen led the way for the Hornets, who got two goals from Katherine Campbell while Lissy Doherty finished with nine saves.
Newton Country Day 17, Concord Academy 4 - Erica Pagliarulo had six goals and two assists and senior captain Maddy Sarges had six goals and one assist to power Newton Country Day.
Walpole 19, Milton 6 - Senior Kelly Sullivan (4 goals) and sophomore Cecilia Abely (3 goals) were offensive stars for Walpole.
Tewksbury 7, Chelmsford 0 - Junior Lauren DiCredico allowed one hit and struck out six for her third win of the season. Junior second baseman Alli Frazier and left fielder Melissa Popp had a double and two RBIs each.
Dedham 9, Milton 6 - The Marauders were led by Tameika Allen, who went 4 for 4 with two doubles and an RBI.
Marblehead 13, Gloucester 1 - After getting hit by pitches her first two times up Kate Fallon got revenge, belting a three-run homer in the fourth inning and the Magicians rolled past the Fishermen.
North Shore 9, Greater Lawrence 5 - Freshman Amanda Lucey struck out 12 and allowed four hits in her second win of the season. Junior catcher Stephanie Rudis went 3 for 4 with two home runs and five RBIs, and senior second baseman Nicole Comppen added three hits and two RBIs for North Shore.
Triton 1, Ipswich 0 - Marion Dullea tossed a three-hit shutout, leading the Vikings past the Tigers.
Pentucket 7, Lynnfield 6 - Sarah Dickenson had three hits and drove in two runs and Julianne Meehan struck out seven in her seven-inning performance to spark the Sachems.
Millis 4, Marian 1 - Marian senior Keliann Kirby pitched allowed three earned runs in the loss, triking out nine. Kirby also went 3 for 4.
Medway 6, Westwood 1 - Meg Flaherty drove in three runs and Lauren Yasi struck out six in a complete-game effort to lead the Mustangs.
Reading 13, Melrose 2 - Rebecca Crupi gained the win by pitching three innings in relief. She allowed four hits and struck out two. Sophomore designated player Jen Touissant went 2 for 5 and knocked in four runs.
North Quincy 8, Scituate 3 - Senior Catherine O'Connell and freshman Emma Ainley each went 4 for 4 with a pair of RBIs, powering the Red Raiders past the Sailors.
Medford 4, Somerville 0 - Junior Jessica Mortelite threw a one-hitter and Kim Perault and Kasey Moran each notched three hits and an RBI to power the Mustangs' win.
Oliver Ames 6, Stoughton 4 - Freshman Elizabeth Batsinelas got her second win of the season, giving up only three hits while striking out nine. Kristen Vogler contributed a two-run single.
Swampscott 4, Saugus 2 - Junior Kirsten Vinal threw a six-inning one-hitter to lead the way for the Big Blue.
Mt. St. Joseph 9, Trinity Catholic 2 - Christina Mulcahey went 2 for 4 with an RBI and also earned her second win of the season, pitching four innings. Meredith Sharka added two hits and an RBI and Ashley Bissonett also had a pair of hits.
Woburn 9, Wakefield 2 - Freshman Molly Finlayson fanned seven in going the distance for the Tanners. Sophomore Jenn Booker led the attack, finishing 3 for 4 with two RBIs. Toni Dacampa added two hits and an RBI.
Winsor 7, Berwick 0 - Sophomore Jessica Smith struck out 12 and only allowed one hit in a complete-game shutout. Junior Margie Hamlin contributed a two-run triple.
Shawsheen 12, Northeast 1 - Junior Sara Elwell struck out 15 and allowed five hits for the complete-game win and sophomore Kristina Lees was 4 for 5 with three RBIs and two runs for the Rams.
Masconomet 13, Manchester Essex 8 - Sophomore Lissa Rescigno picked up her fourth win in five games and freshman catcher Shauna DiPietro led the Chieftains' attack, finishing 3 for 3 with three runs and two RBIs.
Middleboro 5, Hanover 0 - Amber White locked down her eighth win of the season, striking out six and allowing three hits. Senior shortstop Emma Harnett had a single, a triple, an RBI, and a run.
Melrose 3, Stoneham 2 - Emma McGowan won at first singles and Abby Romano-Olivia Ragon and Julia Mongeau-Charlotte Mays won doubles matches to help the Red Raiders edge the Spartans.
Reading 4, Lexington 1 - The Rockets got impressive wins from both doubles teams in rolling past the Minutemen. Fontain and Anna Bristckry posted a 6-2, 6-1 win and Sarah Macklis and Hannah Galin rolled, 6-1, 6-1. "Both doubles were terrific and just unbelievable," said coach Bob O'Neill.
Pope John 4, Archbishop Williams 1 - Sophomore Theresa Bui and the doubles team of sisters Sarah and Allison Connors led Pope John.
Lynn Classical 3, Salem 2 - Senior Jessie Carredano (second singles) and freshman Amy O'Brien (third singles) both got their first victories as singles players, helping the Rams get past the Witches.
Wellesley 4, Natick 1 - Junior Lucy Brennan (4-6, 6-2, 6-2 win) clinched the win for Wellesley at second singles.
Mt. St. Joseph 5, Mt. Alvernia 0 - "It definitely was a team effort," said Mt. St. Joseph coach Jim Mcnewgh. "It's our first win in three years."
Newton North 3, Weymouth 2 - Senior captain Anita Kloczewiak triumphed, 6-3, 6-1, in second singles for Newton North.
Methuen 4, Tewksbury 1 - Katie Kosgrove won first singles, 6-4, 6-2, and Julie Pratz won second singles, 6-0, 6-1, and the Rangers crsuied past the Redmen.
Middleboro 3, Hanover 2 - Kacey Bozoian and Laura McGonigle decided the match for the Sachems in second doubles, winning, 7-6 (7-5), 7-5, 6-4.
Bishop Feehan 14, Blue Hills 2 - Patrick O'Neil scored twice and Joe Agnello and Andrew Stukas each scored a goal.
Newton North 6, Brookline 2 - Junior attackman Mike Vaglica had three goals and an assist and Nick Toyias made 13 saves to spark the Tigers' win over the Warriors.
King Philip 11, North Attleboro 6 - Junior attack John Florence scored three goals to lead the Warriors.
Lynnfield 12, North Reading 4 - Junior attackman Jake Panzini scored four goals and senior midfielder Mark Connolly added three goals and an assist in the Pioneers' rout of the Hornets.
Norwood 10, Wellesley 9 - Senior attackman Steve Cottens had four goals and cocaptain Kyle Grillo scored two goals and added two assists.
Shawsheen 9, Greater New Bedford 2 - Senior Shawn Donovan had two goals and four assists inthe victory.
St. Sebastian's 14, St. Paul's 2 - St. Sebastian's junior attackman James Wise potted four goals and junior midfielder Peter Burke scored four times and won 16 faceoffs.
Berwick 17, Beaver Country Day 1 - Leading scorer Peter Jenkinson had four goals and five assists. Tom Hay followed his lead with three goals and two assists and Aaron Harris contributed two goals.
Medford 18, Cambridge 0 - Senior attackmen Jeremy Collazo had eight goals and four assists.
Sharon 4, Foxboro 1 - Sharon improved to 4-0 thanks to a first singles win by Peter Kerr, 7-5, 6-3, and a second singles win by Jack Brodsky, 6-0, 6-0.
Walpole 5, Norwood 0 - Bille Heanue and Dan Weaver won first singles, 6-2, 6-1.
Medford 3, Malden 2 - Medford's first and second doubles emerged victorious: Junior Sam Fingerman and Sophomore Dan Beemon, 6-4, 7-5, and senior Long Bin Pan and Junior Andrew Terrano, 6-1, 6-0.
Oliver Ames 5, Stoughton 0 - First singles, Jason Overton (OA), 6-0, 6-0; second singles, Brooks Willar (OA), 6-3, 6-1; third singles, Jay Stotsky (OA), 6-0, 6-0; first doubles, Andrew Michalowski & Max Rubin, 5-7, 6-2, 6-3; second doubles, Alex Mahaney & Eric Stotsky, 6-2, 6-1.
Lexington 5, Reading 0 - "They didn't give up," said coach Chris Pugliese.
Phillips Andover 4, St. Paul's 3 - Third doubles pair Myles O'Neil and Hunter Schlacks earned the winning match for Phillips Andover.
Latin Academy 5, O'Bryant 0 - Freshman Phil Chen won his first varsity match, defeating Edward Martinez, 6-4, 6-3, in third singles. Alex Feeney and Huan Ngo also won their first doubles match, 6-2, 6-3, over Thomas Tsui and Kevin Chan.
Dartmouth 3, Coyle & Cassidy 2 - First doubles partners Sean Silva and Justin Mello won, 6-3, 6-3, to improve Coyle & Cassidy's record to 5-1.
King Philip 5, Mansfield 0 - Alex Heuth won first singles, 6-4, 6-2, and first doubles partners Jake Archibald and Alex Stalley won in straight sets, 6-0, 6-0.
Brockton 3, Quincy 2 - Seniors Christian Acosta and Michael Texeira combined for 30 kills in Brockton's 3-2 win over Quincy.
Chelmsford 3, Andover 1 - The showdown between the two previously undefeated teams in the Merrimack Valley went in Chelmsford's favor, with outstanding performances by senior outside hitter Travis Kellegrew (15 kills, 31 digs), senior outside hitter Danny Murphy (17 kills), and senior center John Waszak (42 assists, 6 kills). Chelmsford remains perfect at 8-0 and Andover fell to 8-1.
North Quincy 3, Durfee 2 - North Quincy senior outside hitter Simon Yeung led his team with 21 kills and 15 digs.
