AMHERST – A cheer arose from behind Amherst’s dugout when a pop out landed in Rutland first baseman Caleb LaRoche’s glove.It must have sounded strange at first to Amherst’s 12U All-Stars. The out ended the contest – an elimination game in the state.
HOLYOKE – The Valley Blue Sox entered Wednesday’s game red hot, winning nine of their last 11 contests. But on Tuesday evening, the Sox struggled to get their bats going against Martha’s Vineyard (10-8) in an 11-2 loss.The defeat drops Valley’s record.