Matt Altomare Tosses a No-No

Matt Altomare made GPMABL Red Sox history on Sunday as he pitched a no-hitter in Game 1 against the Muckdogs. A couple of highlight plays by the defense helped preserve the gem, and the Sox bats provided plenty of cushion with nine runs.

Fellow Ace Eric Guise and Bret Binder combined to hold the Muckdogs to one run in the second game to close out the sweep. Guise also continued his hot hitting with a 6-7 day. He has 10 hits in his last 12 at-bats, to raise his team leading batting average to 0.667.

Updated stats are here.

Here are the last standings:

PENN DIVISION	W	L	%	GB
Philadelphia Colt .45s	8	2	.800	-
Red Sox	7	3	.700	1
Aston Outlaws	1	7	.125	6
Philadelphia Muckdogs	1	7	.125	6
FRANKLIN DIVISION	W	L	%	GB
Philadelphia A's	10	0	1.000	-
Philadelphia Comets	9	1	.900	1
Quad County Brawlers	1	9	.100	9
Mayfair Fighting Irish	1	9	.100	9

The league takes a break over the Memorial Day weekend, so we'll see you in two weeks. The rival A's visit Latshaw/McCarthy on June 5th for a doubleheader. First pitch is at 10am.

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Sox Swept Away by the Comets

It was an ugly day at the ballpark for the Red Sox as the bats struggled and injuries start to pile up. The first place Comets remained undefeated and swept the Sox 9-1, 13-0. The Sox fall to 5-3, and remain in 2nd place.

PENN DIVISION	W	L	%	GB
Philadelphia Colt .45s	7	1	.875	-
Red Sox	5	3	.625	2
Aston Outlaws	1	5	.167	5
Philadelphia Muckdogs	1	5	.167	5

Updated stats are here.

The Sox look for redemption next week as the Muckdogs visit Latshaw/McCarthy. First pitch is at 10am, Sunday May 22nd. The two teams split the opening weekend doubleheader.

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Red Sox Sweep Outlaws

The Red Sox improved to 5-1 with a sweep over the Outlaws on Sunday. Matt Altomare battled on the mound while giving up six runs, but set a career high with ten strikeouts and the offense provided him 9 runs to work with. Bryan Withrow scored 4 runs and went 3-3 at the plate. Joe Malloy pitched a scoreless 6th and 7th inning and picked up the save. The final score was 9-6.

In Game 2, Brett Hiett had a solid start on the mound for the Red Sox. He allowed one run on two hits, while walking only one and striking out eight. Newcomer John Mehl picked up his first hit in 30 years as he returned to the diamond after last playing organized baseball as a youngster. The highlight of the game featured Bret Binder's long-awaited return to the pitching rubber after two major shoulder surgeries. He took the mound amid applause from his teammates and pitched a scoreless 7th inning. Bret is third in the league in career strikeouts, and has been with the Red Sox since 2005. Welcome back Bret!

Bret after last season's championship victory, fresh off of his 2nd surgery.

Stats have been uploaded.

Here are the updated standings:

PENN DIVISION	W	L	%	GB
Red Sox	5	1	.833	-
Philadelphia Colt .45s	5	1	.833	-
Aston Outlaws	1	5	.167	4
Philadelphia Muckdogs	1	5	.167	4
FRANKLIN DIVISION	W	L	%	GB
Philadelphia A's	6	0	1.000	-
Philadelphia Comets	6	0	1.000	-
Quad County Brawlers	0	6	.000	6
Mayfair Fighting Irish	0	6	.000	6

The Red Sox are off for Mother's day weekend. We'll see you in two weeks back at Latshaw/McCarthy on May 16th as the undefeated Comets come to town. Game 1 starts at 10am.

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Red Sox Rained Out

Today's doubleheader against the Colt 45's has been rained out. Next week we're off for Easter, so we'll see you in two weeks.

On May 1st, the Red Sox (3-1) will face the Outlaws (1-3) on Neumann University's field at 10am.

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Brawlers are the First Sweep Victim of the Year

The Sox had a solid effort on the field, on the mound and in the batter's box on Sunday as they swept the expansion Brawlers 5-1 and 6-2. The Sox ran wild in the first game, with Eric Guise nabbing four bases, and Brian Freiland setting a career high with two stolen bases - effectively doubling his previous season high. Rumor has it that his bunt base hit was a career first as well. It must be the shoes.

In Game 2, it was Bret Binder's time to shine at the plate as he made a push for the Pudding Lane player of the week prize. He went 3 for 3 with a double and an RBI. The former Red Sox ace, who is recovering for two shoulder surgeries, shows us he's also a weapon in the lineup.

Updated stats are here.

Here are the current standings:

PENN DIVISION	W	L	%	GB
Red Sox	3	1	.750	-
Philadelphia Colt .45s	3	1	.750	-
Aston Outlaws	1	3	.250	-
Philadelphia Muckdogs	1	3	.250	-
FRANKLIN DIVISION	W	L	%	GB
Philadelphia A's	4	0	1.000	-
Philadelphia Comets	4	0	1.000	-
Quad County Brawlers	0	4	.000	4
Mayfair Fighting Irish	0	4	.000	4

Next week, the Red Sox (3-1) take on their division rival, the Colt 45's (3-1), who look to avenge their defeat from their last meeting in the 2010 playoffs. Game time is at 10am, April 17th at Latshaw/McCarthy field in Norristown.

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Red Sox Start With a Split

The Red Sox 2011 season started with a convincing 14-0 win over the expansion Muckdogs that featured fourteen walks and four HBP earned by the offense. Eric Guise picked up where he left off in 2010 and pitched four scoreless innings to earn the win. Joe Gorman pitched a scoreless 5th and the game was called due to time constraints for the field. Leadoff hitter Steve McDermet reached base four times and scored four runs.

The second game was a different story as the Muckdogs pitcher Josh Gansky kept the Sox hitters off-balance all game while holding them to two runs and earning the Muckdogs' first franchise win, 5-2.

Updated stats are up. Here are the latest standings:

PENN DIVISION	W	L	%	GB
Red Sox	1	1	.500	-
Philadelphia Colt .45s	1	1	.500	-
Aston Outlaws	1	1	.500	-
Philadelphia Muckdogs	1	1	.500	-
FRANKLIN DIVISION	W	L	%	GB
Philadelphia A's	2	0	1.000	-
Philadelphia Comets	2	0	1.000	-
Quad County Brawlers	0	2	.000	2
Mayfair Fighting Irish	0	2	.000	2

The Red Sox (1-1) look to bounce back this Sunday April 10th against the expansion Quad County Brawlers (0-2) at Latshaw/McCarthy. First game starts at 10am.

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2011 Red Sox Ready for Repeat

The 2011 GPMABL Red Sox return a strong core of players from last season's championship team and are ready to defend their title. Brett Hiett returns for his eighth GPMABL season, and third as player/manager. The team would like to welcome new players Joe Gorman, Travis Gerstacker, Fred Kerner, Dave Humes and Kevin Thomas.

The GPMABL welcomes three new expansion teams to the league: Mayfair Fighting Irish, Philadelphia Muckdogs and the Quad County Brawlers. This brings the league to eight teams. The Red Sox will compete in the Penn Division against the Colt 45's, Aston Outlaws and Philadelphia Muckdogs.

The new schedule is up, and the Red Sox start the season Sunday April 3 at 10:00am against the expansion Muckdogs on Bartley Field at LaSalle College High School.

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