10 WEEKLYNEWS.NET - 978-532-5880 JULY 22, 2021 Peabody West hangs on to beat Peabody PHOTO | JOE BROWN Peabody West’s Cullen Pasterick went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI and also earned the win on the mound in a victory over Lynnfield last Tuesday. Peabody West blanks Lynnfield in District 16 Tournament bout By Mike Alongi LYNN — After jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the first two innings, the Peabody West Little League all-stars were forced to hang on to a close 3-2 win over crosstown rival Peabody in a District 16 Tournament winners bracket game Thursday evening at the Pine Hill Little League Field. With the win, Peabody West remains undefeated and moves on to the District 16 Tournament championship. “Jumping out early like that was the difference in the game, because Peabody’s pitching was phenomenal,” said Peabody West Coach Mark Bettencourt. “Peabody rallied and put some pressure on us late, but the guys stood tall, took a deep breath and earned the win.” Cullen Pasterick was a key figure in the win for Peabody West, tossing a complete game on the mound and allowing two runs on three hits with nine strikeouts. He also went 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI. Marc Bettencourt went 1-for-3 with an RBI in the win, while Jimmy DiCarlo (1-for-4, double), Ryan Skerry (1-for-2), Jackson Taylor (1-for-1) and Gabe Casiano (1-for-2) each added a hit. For Peabody, Joseph Tavilla (1-for-1, double) had the lone RBI in the loss. Caleb Penn (1-for-3) and Matt Nazzaro (1- for-2) each had a hit. Dylan Cunningham took the loss on the mound after pitching the first four innings, while TJ Bayko pitched the final two. Cunningham allowed three runs on two hits with 11 strikeouts, while Bayko gave up four hits and struck out two. “I think we just got things going a little too late out there,” said Peabody Coach Rick DeLoreto. “The kids put in a great effort and came back, but we just didn’t get things going soon enough.” Peabody West wasted no time in jumping out to a lead, getting a walk from Aiden Horgan before Pasterick launched an RBI triple to make it a 1-0 game. Next up was Bettencourt, who lined an RBI single into center field to put Peabody West up by two runs. After picking up another run on a passed ball in the top of the second, Peabody West held a 3-0 lead. But Peabody didn’t go away. After struggling to get things going over the first three innings, Peabody started clicking in the bottom of the fourth. After a single and a fielder’s choice put runners on first and second with one out, Penn faked that he was going to steal third base to draw a throw. After the throw got into the outfield, Penn was able to come all the way around and score to get Peabody on the board. Two batters later, Tavilla stepped in as a pinch hitter and knocked an RBI single to make it a 3-2 game. But Pasterick didn’t let things get any worse, buckling down and getting a strikeout to escape the inning without further damage. Pasterick only allowed one more hit over the final two innings, hanging on to give Peabody West the victory. By Mike Alongi LYNN — After 48 hours, several inches of rain and a field change, the Peabody West Little League All-Stars finally were able to finish the job with a 5-0 victory over Lynnfield in a District 16 Tournament battle Tuesday. “The key for us out there, and it never changes from high school to Little League to the pros, is that we need to throw strikes,” said Peabody West Coach Mark Bettencourt, who also coaches the Peabody High baseball team. “We had three guys go out there (Tuesday) and throw strikes, challenge a good Lynnfield team and come away with the win.” Brendan Kobierski led the offensive attack for Peabody West, going 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI in the win. Cullen Pasterick went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI, while Marc Bettencourt went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI. Pasterick earned the win on the mound after going the first three innings and allowing only one hit with five strikeouts. Lynnfield was only able to scatter two total hits in the loss, with James Pasquale (1-for-3) and Grant Neal (1-for-2) each notching one. Pasquale took the loss on the mound after 1 2/3 innings of work, while Neal and Charlie Piccotti saw time in relief. Things got started on Sunday evening, when Peabody West jumped ahead early with a pair of runs in the top of the first. A pair of walks and a passed ball put two runners in scoring position, then Brendan Kobierski notched an RBI infield single. A throwing error on the same play brought a second run home, giving Peabody West an early 2-0 lead. After two nights of rain pushed the conclusion of the game until Wednesday, Peabody West came back and added another run in the top of the third thanks to back-to-back doubles to start the inning. Pasterick led things off with a two-bagger to get into scoring position, then Bettencourt stepped in behind him and laced an RBI double to make it 3-0. After Pasterick moved 1-2-3 through the order in the bottom of the inning, Peabody West came back in the top of the fourth and scored two more. A leadoff walk, a single and a passed ball put two runners in scoring position, then Pasterick knocked an RBI single to make it 4-0. Two batters later, Kobierski brought home another run via a sacrifice fly. Peabody West’s relief pitching took over from there, as James DiCarlo pitched two scoreless innings and Mark Bettencourt shut the door in the final frame to seal the shutout win. PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK Peabody West’s Jimmy DiCarlo reacts to Peabody’s Joseph Tavilla being called safe at second during a District 16 Tournament game Thursday. 2 Large Cheese Pizzas $17.99 Pizza • Hot & Cold Subs • Dinners • Salads • Sandwiches • Side Orders • Pasta Dinners • Fish Dinners • Calzones • Homemade Soups & Chowder We deliver!
JULY 22, 2021 WEEKLYNEWS.NET - 978-532-5880 11 Championship: Peabody VS. Peabody West PHOTOS | Spenser Hasak Peabody West players take off on a celebration lap around Wyoma Little League Field on Saturday after defeating Peabody and winning the Little League Massachusetts District 16 Championship. Rooted in Your Health PILGRIM REHABILITATION & SKILLED NURSING Our team of clinical professionals get you home feeling healthier and stronger following an illness or surgery. You at your best! We are proud to offer high quality rehabilitative care through our Steps to Strength Program including: PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL & SPEECH THERAPY • IV THERAPY • WOUND CARE You can trust in us for your care, call 978-532-0303 Peabody West’s Marc Bettencourt pitches against Peabody in District 16 Little League title game on Saturday. 96 Forest Street Peabody, MA 01960 www.pilgrimrehab.org
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