FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs

    Five Dirt Dawgs Headline the 2017 All-FCBL Team

    Date:08/23/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    CHELMSFORD, Mass. - Five Wachusett Dirt Dawgs players were recognized by the Futures Collegiate Baseball League office on Wednesday afternoon, as the conference announced its 2017 All-FCBL teams. The individuals chosen for the First and Second teams are those who have showed excellent skill on the field throughout the 2017 summer season. The First team is comprised of 18 players: 13 from the East ...


    Dirt Dawgs wrap up their record breaking season with a 9-2 loss to Worcester

    Date:08/08/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    LEOMINSTER, Mass. –  Despite breaking numerous record this season, the 2017 Wachusett Dirt Dawgs fall to the Worcester Bravehearts 9-2 in the first round of the FCBL Playoffs.                              The Basics Score: Worcester Bravehearts 9, Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 2 Records: #3 Wachusett Dirt Dawgs (29-24)...


    Wachusett Drops Regular Season Finale 3-1

    Date:08/06/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    BRISTOL, Conn. –  The Wachusett Dirt Dawgs dropped the final game of the regular season to the Bristol Blues 3-1. Wachusett secured the number three seed in the FCBL Playoffs, while the Blues take the Western Division title.                                  The Basics Score: Bristol Blues 3, Wachusett...


    Dawgs complete the 9th inning comeback, with a 8-5 win

    Date:08/04/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    PITTSFIELD, Mass. –  For the second time this season, the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs us a late rally to defeat the hosting Pittsfield Suns, this time to a 8-5 score at Wahconah Park Friday night, in a Western Division matchup.                                    The Basics Score: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 8,...


    Dirt Dawgs split regular season home finale against the Bravehearts

    Date:08/03/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    LEOMINSTER, Mass. –  With their backs against the wall, the Worcester Bravehearts pick up the win in game one, but the Dirt Dawgs make a statement in game two with a 8-1 decisive win, Thursday night at Historic Doyle Field.                              The Basics Records: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs (28-22) | Worceste...


    Win #27 for Record Breaking Dawgs

    Date:08/01/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    LYNN, Mass. –  Records were made to be broken, and the 2017 Wachusett Dirt Dawgs continue to break both team and league records after their 8-1 win against the North Shore Navigator, Tuesday morning at Fraser Field.                                         The Basics...


    Wachusett explodes for 16 runs and ends 5 game skid at home

    Date:07/31/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    LEOMINSTER, Mass. –  The Dirt Dawgs end a five game drought at home after putting up 15 runs, including three RBIs performances by Wood, Tower, and Cala as Wachusett defeats the Bristol Blues 16-2.                                 ...


    Dirt Dawgs sweep Mavericks, 8-2

    Date:07/30/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    PORTSMOUTH, NH. –  Wachusett completes the season sweep of the Seacoast Mavericks with a 8-2 win over the Eastern Division foe in the Sunday matchup at Leary Field.   The Basics Score: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 8, Seacoast Mavericks 2 Records: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs (25-21) | Seacoast Mavericks (22-24)   How it Happened   Eddie Baram (Adephi) got the start for Wachusett...


    Silver Knights down Dawgs 5-3

    Date:07/29/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    LEOMINSTER, Mass. –  Silver Knights break the tie in the eighth inning to take the 5-3 lead and hold off the Dirt Dawgs, who eventually fall in FCBL action Saturday night.   The Basics Score: Nashua Silver Knights 5, Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 3 Records: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs (24-21) | Nashua Silver Knight (23-23)   How it Happened   Nashua struck early in the top of th...


    Dawgs sink Navigators, 16-5

    Date:07/28/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    LYNN, Mass. –  Between a five run first inning, and a two homerun and six RBI performance by Zack Tower (Franklin Pierce), the Dirt Dawgs defeat the North Shore Navigator 16-5 in Futures Collegiate Baseball League action Friday night at Fraser Field.   The Basics Score: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 16, North Shore Navigators 5 Records: Dirt Dawgs (24-20) | Navigators (20-27)   ...


    Sharks bite Dawgs 11-6

    Date:07/26/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    OAK BLUFFS, Mass. –  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 (UM...


    Dawgs hold Blues at Bay, 6-2

    Date:07/25/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    BRISTOL, Conn. – In a battle for the top of the Western Division, the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs use a complete team effort to take down the Bristol Blues in Futures Collegiate Baseball League action, Tuesday afternoon at Muzzy Field.   The Basics Score: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 6, Bristol Blues 2 Records: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs (23-19) | Bristol Blues (21-18)   How it Happened On the...


    Bravehearts out last Dirt Dawgs 8-5

    Date:07/24/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    WORCESTER, Mass. – Worcester leads wire-to-wire to take the 8-5 win over the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs in critical western division matchup on Monday night at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field.    The Basics Score: Worcester Bravehearts 8, Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 5 Records: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs (22-19) | Worcester Bravehearts (19-22) How it Happened Worcester got on the board in ...


    Wachusett use big innings to down Worcester

    Date:07/24/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    WORCESTER, Mass. – Zack Tower (Franklin Pierce) showed off his strength as he hit a pair of towering homeruns in Worcester as he led the Dirt Dawgs assault on the Bravehearts, winning the game 18-8. The Basics Score: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 18, Worcester Bravehearts 8 Records: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs (22-18) | Worcester Bravehearts (18-22) How it Happened The Dirt Dawgs were paced offensivel...


    Suns outshine Dawgs 13-6

    Date:07/22/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    LEOMINSTER, Mass. -  Jack Gethings (Fairfield) four RBI's were not enough as the Pittsfield Suns come to Doyle Field and defeat the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 13-6, and take sole possession of first place in the Western Division. The Basics Score:  Pittsfield Suns 13, Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 6 Records:  Dirt Dawgs (21-18) | Suns (22-19)   How it Happened Gethings paced the Dawg...


    Dawgs outslug Bravehearts in Derby 3-2

    Date:07/21/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    WORCESTER, Mass. -  Zack Tower (Franklin Pierce) and Don Walsh (Post) combine to hit 15 homeruns in the extra inning derby to defeat the Worcester Bravehearts 3-2 in Futures Collegiate action, Friday night at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field. The Basics Score:  Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 3, Worcester Bravehearts 2 Records:  Dirt Dawgs (21-17) | Bravehearts (17-21) Derby: Dir...


    Sharks two big innings sink Dawgs 14-5

    Date:07/20/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    Oaks Bluff, Mass. -  The Martha's Vineyard Sharks used two massive inning to defeat the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs Thursday Night 14-5 at the Shark Tank on the Vineyard to open up the second half of the season. The Basics Score:  Martha's Vineyard Sharks 14, Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 5 Records:  Dirt Dawgs (20-17) | Sharks (18-20) How it Happened Jon Gegetskas (Westfield State) got...


    FCBL East All-Stars downs West 2-0

    Date:07/18/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    BRISTOL, Conn. -  Just like the Major League All-Star Game, there was more defense highlights then offensive, as the East takes down the West All-Stars in the 2017 Futures Collegiate Baseball League All-Star Game at Muzzy Field in Bristol, Conn. The Basics Score:  East All-Stars 2, West All-Stars 0 Homerun Derby Worcester's Joe Caico (New Haven) got the Derby started with six long...


    FCBL East All-Stars downs West 2-0

    Date:07/18/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    BRISTOL, Conn. -  Just like the Major League All-Star Game, there was more defense highlights then offensive, as the East takes down the West All-Stars in the 2017 Futures Collegiate Baseball League All-Star Game at Muzzy Field in Bristol, Conn. The Basics Score:  East All-Stars 2, West All-Stars 0 Homerun Derby Worcester's Joe Caico (New Haven) got the Derby started with six long...


    Nashua hold off Dawgs 7-6

    Date:07/17/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    LEOMINSTER, Mass. -  Nashua plates one run in the top of the ninth inning on a flair to left field to give the Silver Knights the lead, and they hold off the Dawgs 7-6 in Futures Collegiate Baseball League action, Monday Night at Historic Doyle Field. The Basics Score:  Nashua Silver Knights 7, Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 6 Records:  Dirt Dawgs (20-16) | Silver Knights (19-20) How it Ha...


    Dawgs rout the Mavericks 17-3

    Date:07/16/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    PORTSMOUTH, NH. -  The Dirt Dawgs flex their muscles as they slug a franchise record seven home run to defeat the Seacoast Mavericks 17-3, Sunday night at Leary Field. The Basics Score:  Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 17, Seacoast Mavericks 3 Records:  Dirt Dawgs (20-15) | Mavericks (16-19) How it Happened Eddie Baram (Adelphi) got the start for Wachusett, going 6.0 innings with five stri...


    Rox sweep Dawgs in close twin bill

    Date:07/15/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    LEOMINSTER, Mass. -Brockton managed to silence the Wachusett offense and sweep the Dirt Dawgs in the season series finale in two close contest. The Rox took game one with at 7-1 final, but game two was decided 1-0 in the Rox favor, Saturday Night at Doyle Field. The Basics Score:  Brockton Rox 7, Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 1 | Brockton Rox 1, Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 0 Records:  Dirt Dawgs (19-15...


    Dirt Dawgs represented well at 2017 All Star Game

    Date:07/14/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

     A record setting seven Wachusett Dirt Dawgs players were recognized by Future Collegiate Baseball League office on Friday morning, as the league announced its 2017 League All-Stars for the 2017 All-Star Game at Muzzy Field in Bristol, Conn. Tuesday. All seven Dirt Dawgs Andrew Bene (Shippensburg), Mike Demarest (Adephi), Jon Gegetskas (Westfield State), Jack Gethings (Fairfield), Eddie San...


    Dawgs offense explodes as they down Blues 8-2

    Date:07/11/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    LEOMINSTER, Mass. - Dirt Dawgs snap their five game skid with a 8-2 win over the Bristol Blues at Historic Doyle Field, Tuesday Nights. The Basics Score:  Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 8, Bristol Blues 2 Records:  Dirt Dawgs (18-13) | Blues (17-15) How it Happened Eddie Santiago (Mitchell) got the start for the Dawgs, going 5.2 innings allowing just four hits, two earned runs, while striking ...


    North Shore shuts out 5-0, Dawgs for Fifth straight loss

    Date:07/10/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    LYNN, Mass. - For the first time this season, Wachusett get shutout, as the Dirt Dawgs drop their fifth straight game after a 5-0 loss to the hands of the North Shore Navigators at Fraser Field, Monday night. The Basics Score:  North Shore Navigators 5, Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 0 Records:  Dirt Dawgs (18-13) | Navigators (12-11) How it Happened Jeff Korte (Eastern Florida) was the lone D...


    Wachusett can't overcome early deficit, drop 4-2 to Rox

    Date:07/09/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    BROCKTON, Mass. - The Dawgs cannot figure out the Brockton Rox, falling to the Eastern Division team for the third time this season, this time to a 4-2 score in Future Collegiate Baseball League action Sunday night at Campanelli Stadium. The Basics Score:  Brockton Rox 4, Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 2 Records:  Dirt Dawgs (18-12) | Rox (18-13) How it Happened Brockton got on the board in th...


    Dawgs rally falls short as the Blues win 9-7

    Date:07/08/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    BRISTOL, Conn. - For the first time all season, the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs loss their third straight game, as they cannot overcome the early deficit to the Blues and fall 9-7 in Western Division contest at Muzzy Field, Saturday night. The Basics Score:  Bristol Blues 9, Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 7 Records:  Dirt Dawgs (18-11) | Blues (16-10) How it Happened Mike Coggeshall (Assumption) went...


    Brockton uses the long ball to down Dawgs 6-1

    Date:07/05/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    LEOMINSTER, Mass. - Brockton uses four homeruns to down the Dawgs 6-1 as  Wachusett fails to string hits together, Monday night at Doyle Field. The Basics Score:  Brockton Rox 6, Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 1 Records:  Dirt Dawgs (18-9) | Rox (15-10) How it Happened Brockton got the scoring started in the top of the fourth inning, as Jake Rosen (Virginia Tech) hit a solo homerun over t...


    Wachusett can't Provide the fireworks, fall to Worcester 2-1

    Date:07/04/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    WORCESTER, Mass. - Wachusett is unable to plate multiple runs, as they fall to the Worcester Bravehearts, 2-1 in the Independence Day matchup at Hanover insurance Park at Fitton Field. The Basics Score:  Worcester Bravehearts 2, Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 1 Records:  Dirt Dawgs (18-9) | Bravehearts (12-15) How it Happened In his first game back in the lineup, Jeff Korte (Eastern Florida) w...


    Wachusett Stays Hot at Home with a 14-4 over Seacoast

    Date:07/03/2017  Source:FCBL: Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 

    LEOMINSTER, Mass. - Wachusett turn out their eighth double digit run performance, as the Dirt Dawgs provide the fireworks to Doyle Field early as they down the Seacoast Mavericks 14-4, Monday night. The Basics Score:  Wachusett Dirt Dawgs 14, Seacoast Mavericks 4 Records:  Dirt Dawgs (18-8) | Mavericks (11-13) How it Happened Jon Gegetskas (Westfield State) got the start for the Dawg...