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Little Big Blue Play 3 in 3
Swampsott's freshmen baseball team is 2-6-1 at about the halfway point in the season.
Freshmen baseball is in the thick of its season playing three games in three days.
Monday the little Big Blue took down Revere’s freshmen 13-3. Pitcher Johnny King threw five strong innings for the Blue, Swampscott Manager Gino Cresta said.
Tuesday the Gloucester Fishermen turned the tables on the Blue winning 10-0 at Phillips Park.
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The Swampscott freshmen were back in action on Wednesday against the Gloucester nine.
Highlights Monday included Nunzio Moretti's play at shortstop, Cameron Frury's two-run double and a triple tagged by Brendan McDonald.
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On Tuesday, Gloucester combined patient at bats with timely hitting to push across the 10-spot.
Swampscott pitcher Brendan McDonald had consistent velocity on his pitches, a confident mound presence but trouble with control.
Cresta said he is preparing the players for the day when they suit up for the varsity.
He is emphasizing hustle and heads-up play.
He wants the players to know what they are going to do before the ball is hit to them.
Also, he wants them to learn to play fearlessly.
"Don't be afraid to make mistakes," he said.
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