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The Reading Bulldogs faced the Arlington Trojans in the season opener for both teams on Friday night in Arlington. With a four run fifth inning, the Trojans were able to pull away with a 4-3 victory.
The Bulldogs got on the board first with a bases loaded RBI single by JP Songin in the 4th. The next batter, Rosario Missiti, followed up with a two RBI single extending the lead to three.
With three strong innings of relief out of the bullpen, Reading’s pitcher, Alex Mandrus, allowed zero runs on only three hits.
In the bottom of the fifth inning Arlington was able to capitalize on three Reading errors to score four runs on two hits. Arlington’s big hit came when down 3-2 from left fielder RC Goodman with a two out two RBI single. Goodman’s hit gave Arlington a 4-3 lead through five innings which was enough for Arlington’s relief pitcher Matt Wesoloski .
Wesoloski shut down the Bulldogs hitters for the final two innings giving up only 1 hit and 0 runs. Wesoloski got the win while pitching the final three innings for Arlington. Reid Bryant received the loss for Reading.
Reading will take on the Watertown Reds on Sunday June 4th at Endicott College at 7:00pm.
All game photos can be found at: http://shartwell.zenfolio.com/bulldogs17
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