Courtesy photo Jordyn Rodriguez takes a big swing for the MV Prospects during a recent game.

Here’s the latest results from the New Hampshire Prospects baseball program, which includes several locals at the youth level:

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NH Bobcats 5,

10U Prospects 2

Jordyn Rodriguez was 2 for 2 with an RBI. Max Demers and Connor Gryniewicz also added hits, while Matthew Bergin and Jace Dillon each scored runs. Jordan Morelli (four strikeouts) started for the Prospects while Gryniewicz pitched in relief striking out five.

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10U Prospects 8

NH Bobcats 2

Offensive stars included Rodriguez (2 for 3) double and two-run RBI single, along with Max Demers (2f or 3, two RBIs, one run), Connor Gryniewicz (1 for 3, three RBIs), who cleared loaded bases with a triple, and Jordan Morelli (2for 3, RBI, one run).

The Prospects defense turned a double play on a line drive to second baseman Brayden Ouellet who threw across the diamond to Morelli at third. Demers pitched a complete game holding Bobcats bats to three hits, two runs while striking out 10.

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12U Prospects Royal 6

Jr. Lancers 2

A.J. Holmes hit a three run homer (his first of season) while trailing 2-1 in the bottom of the fourth inning, changing complexion of game.

Ryan Martin had a tremendous day behind the plate captaining the defense in key situations against the aggressive Lancers.

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12U Prospects Royal 7

Jr. Lancers 4

In the second game of a doubleheader, while trailing 3-1 in top of the fifth inning, Austin Steinruck laid down a key bunt to get on base. Michael Fiengo then hit moving runners into scoring position for Holmes to single them both in.

Joe Mayo provided the RBI to take the lead and there was no turning back. The Prospects made a number of key plays defensively to stop momentum and Ryan Martin carried the pitching load on a hot day.

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11U Prospects 6

Team New England 4

Owen Forcier pitched a gem allowing only one hit over six innings for the Prospects first win against a very good 5-1 Team New England.

Forcier also helped himself with three hits. Nolan Sullivan and Harry Joshi added two hits a piece. Andrew Thibeault knocked in Jack Fiengo for the lead run and it would stand. Cam Flanders hit in an insurance run late.

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Team New England 6

11U Prospects 5

The Prospects got down early and kept battling back in the blistering heat to tie the game twice but in the end Team New England held on. Harrison Joshi and Nolan Sullivan pitched great.

Owen Varley had a key two-run single and Brooke Berger and Jack Ninteau added to the offense with singles. Berger also made a great play at the plate as the catcher to get the Prospects out of the inning.

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BULLETIN BOARD

Merrimack Valley Prospects

2021 Season Tryouts

Tryout schedules in Nashua are as follows:

9U and 10U – August 1, 4 p.m. at Lajoie Field; August 10, 6 p.m. at Lajoie Field.

11U and 12U – August 1, 6 p.m. at Lajoie Field; August 8, 4 p.m.at Dube Field.

13U and 14U – August 11, 6 p.m. at Ledge St. Field; August 15, 4 p.m. at Ledge St. Field.

For more information to to http://www.merrimackvalleyprospects.org.

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Fall Tot Soccer

Open to both boys and girls ages 3-4. Six practices on Wednesday evenings starting September 9, 2020 to October 14, 2020 at 5:30pm. Six Sunday games, September 13, 2020 to October 18, 2020 at 10:00am. All participation takes place on the Village Green in front of the Pelham Library and Town Hall. No experience necessary! Bring shin guards, sneakers and water bottle. Cost is $35.00 per player. COACHES ARE NEEDED! Please register no later than September 1, 2020. Additional details and registration information can be found on our website at www.pelhamweb.com/recreation.

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World Cup Fall Soccer

Open to both boys and girls ages 5-11. Practices begin September 3, 2019. Season begins after Labor Day weekend at Muldoon Park for Divisions 1 & 2. U12: boys/girls, ages 10-11, location, dates and times for Intertown Leagues are TBD. Everyone makes a team. Shin guards are required. Team shirt and socks (no shorts) to be included. COACHES ARE NEEDED! Cost is $65.00 per player. Deadline for sign-up is August 31, 2020. Open to residents and non-residents. Additional details and registration information can be found on our website at www.pelhamweb.com/recreation.

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NASHUA CAL RIPEN UNDERWAY

Nashua Cal Ripken practices, etc. are underway at all levels with games to begin in early August, the season lasting until early October.

For more information, go to nashuacalripken.org.

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