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Monday, July 21, 2008 --- 39 days ago http://www.wickedlocal.com/canton/sports/x379992823/Cantons-bats-silenced-by-Fox
| As the District 6 West season closed out last week, Canton was battling with Stoughton to stay out of last place and thinking about how to improve for next season. "We have a bunch of kids returning for next year," said co-captain Ryan Melaugh. This year, Canton was making the switch from playing in the eastern part of the district to the stronger west side. "This (division) is much tougher," said Melaugh. "All of the teams are just so much closer competition." "In the other league, you knew going into a game you could somewhat get an idea if you were going to win the game or not, unless you had a really bad day," added co-captain Charles Beshwaty. Post 24 has benefited from facing some of the west players during the Hockomock Baseball season. Legion teams Foxboro and Norfolk draw their players from Foxboro, Mansfield, King Philip, and Franklin – all teams Canton battles each spring. "I've been playing against these (Foxboro) guys for the last three years," said Melaugh, who played for Sharon. "It helps with positioning the other guys against them." Playing Foxboro (10-7-2) at home last Thursday, Post 24 ran into a hot pitcher as Foxboro's Joe Swindells mowed down 15 batters in a 9-2 win. The feat was even more astonishing because the right-hander was rushing to get his warm-up tosses in and stretching out his arm moments before the game. "I actually didn't warm up as much as I would’ve liked to," said the pitcher. "I di ... |
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