lynnfield baseball
One up, one down in Brendan Grant Memorial Tournament
Lynnfield's varsity baseball team took part in last weekend's Brendan Grant Memorial Tournament. Although the Pioneers recorded a Round 1 victory, they met their match in Sunday's title game. Reading captured the title with a narrow 4-1 victory against host Lynnfield. The Pioneers were led by Madux Iovinelli (4 IP) and Luke DiSilvio (3 IP), but couldn’t generate enough … [Read more...] about One up, one down in Brendan Grant Memorial Tournament
O’Brien counting on his seniors this spring
With two players committed to Division 1 baseball programs – one of them last year’s Cape Ann League Player of the Year – the future looks pretty bright for the Lynnfield baseball team. The Pioneers lost seven seniors to graduation, including two-year captain Dave Tracy, as well as Owen Mullin and Anthony Grabau, who is now playing at Fordham University. All three were Cape … [Read more...] about O’Brien counting on his seniors this spring
FUN FACTS: The Best – John O’Brien
John is head baseball coach at Lynnfield High and has been coaching in town since 2001. Here are his best of all time: Player: Bobby Orr Team: 2004 Boston Red Sox Coach: Bill Belichick Play: Adam Vinatieri’s game-winning field goal against the Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI Rivalry: Red Sox-Yankees Uniform: Boston Bruins Sports movie: “Bull Durham” … [Read more...] about FUN FACTS: The Best – John O’Brien
9-year-olds fall in Wyoma final
The bats fell silent for the Lynnfield Little League 9-year-old All-Star team, which fell to Peabody West, 6-2, Thursday (Aug. 8) night in the championship game of the Wyoma Tournament. The Pioneers mustered just two hits, but patience at the plate – resulting in eight walks – gave Lynnfield plenty of baserunners. Unfortunately, the Pioneers just couldn't deliver timely hits … [Read more...] about 9-year-olds fall in Wyoma final