At Veterans Memorial Field in Massachusetts, Greenfield Post 81 edged past Longmeadow Post 175 by a 3‑2 margin, preserving the team’s unbeaten start to the season.
Ethan Mauthe delivered the decisive blow, slashing a walk‑off single that capped a rally and marked his second career walk‑off hit.
Conner Bergeron’s bloop double kept the inning alive, and his subsequent relief pitching sealed the win for Greenfield.
Starter Arthur Fitzpatrick had been dominant, tossing a one‑hitter with eight strikeouts before surrendering two walks and an RBI double in the seventh, a moment that shifted momentum.
Coach Alex Siano on the value of tight contests
Coach Alex Siano emphasized that games like this sharpen the squad for the playoffs, noting that close contests build resilience and strategic depth.
The victory also showcased contributions from Bodie Burke, whose speed sparked the second run with an infield single and stolen bases, and from Luca Siano, who drove in the early second‑inning score with a standup RBI triple.
The roster also featured Nicholas Prasol, Drew Kramer, Jack Arnold and Adam Hargraves, who added defensive stability throughout the game.
Greenfield’s next test arrives Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. against Monson Post 241, a matchup that will test whether the unbeaten streak can continue.