Despite connecting on 12 hits, the Dirt Dawgs fall to the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks 11-6 in Future’s Collegiate Baseball League action, Wednesday night.

The Basics

Score: Martha’s Vineyard Sharks 11, Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 6

Records: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs (23-20) | Martha’s Vineyard Sharks (21-24)

How it Happened

Benjamin Lodge (UMass Dartmouth) came out of the Dirt Dawgs bullpen, pitching 3.0 inning, allowing just one run while striking out nine batters.

The Sharks got on the board in the bottom of the third inning, as Jack Zagaja (New Haven) launched a leadoff homerun. The Dirt Dawgs tied the game in the top of the fourth as Joe Jumonville (Northern Ill) singled home Jake Byrne (Assumption) from second.

Martha’s Vineyard regained the lead in the home half of the fourth, as the Sharks struck for five runs in the inning. The Dawgs followed up with a big inning of their own, as Byrne hit a three run shot, to bring the game within one run.

The hosting Sharks struck twice in the sixth, as Philip Clarke (Vanderbilt) sent the 1-1 offering over the fence to expanded the lead to 8-4.

After the Dirt Dawgs cut into the lead with Jack Gethings (Fairfield) scoring on an error, Martha’s Vineyard added three runs in the frame. Wachusett would add one more run in the top of the ninth, but the lead was too much to overcome.

Inside the Numbers

• The Wachusett pitching staff combined to strikeout 16 Sharks on the night.
• Martha’s Vineyard combined to hit three homeruns.

Up Next

The Dirt Dawgs wrap up their road trip on Friday as they travel up to Lynn, as they have a matchup against the North Shore Navigators, with first pitch scheduled for 7:00pm.

The North Central Career Centers are partnering on a job fair with the Montachusett Suicide Prevention Taskforce to coincide with the 5^ta Annual Ride of Your Life event –           SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2017 at  Monty Tech Regional School, 1050 Westminster Street, Fitchburg, MA.

9:00AM-3:30PM (Ride of your Life hours)

9:30AM-12:00PM (Job Fair hours)
Rain or Shine!

Experts have long known that there is a link between unemployment and poor health.  A job fair connects the unemployed and underemployed with opportunities that can be crucial to a person’s health and financial stability.  This year’s Ride of Your Life motorcycle ride will include a job fair, a walk, health & wellness information, vendor booths, a BBQ lunch & live music.  There will also be door prizes, auctions, health clinics and information about the Task Force and suicide prevention initiatives.

This event attracts hundreds of people from the surrounding communities.  We encourage your organization to be a part of the Ride of Your Life job fair- participation in the job fair is free for employers.  Please register in advance by contacting Scott Percifull at 978-534-1481, X209 or via email at                       

For more information about becoming a sponsor for the Ride please visit www.heywood.org  www.suicidepreventiontaskforce.org  or call Barbara Nealon, Director of Social Service & Multicultural Services for Heywood Hospital, at 978-630-6386. Event proceeds will support a variety of suicide prevention initiatives.