WESTPORT - The Rose Alley Isotopes opened the 2009 season with a win Monday as coach Jon Darling grounded a game-winning RBI single up the middle in the seventh inning to lift the Topes over the Outlaws, 7-6.
“I got a pitch to hit and just tried to make good contact on it,” said Darling, who was 0-for-3 prior to knocking in the game-winning run. “It’s good to open the season with a win. Winning close games is so important and the team played well under pressure.”
Chris Desmarais paced the Topes offense Monday with three hits. Mike Rocha, Pat Long, Plumber Guy and newcomer Ethan Gifford also had multiple-hit games.
Slugger Dave Gagliardi went hitless in four at-bats, but contributed with a stunning, diving catch that was rated No. 4 on SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays Monday night. Kurt Homer, playing first as the Topes were shorthanded, contributed with some nice defensive plays.
The Topes will welcome back Yim and Chris Pinault for Tuesday’s rematch with the Outlaws at Cushman Park in Fairhaven at 7:30 p.m. Check back at DecentCommunity to see how they make out.
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