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Sunday, October 9, 2011

Post 201 Issues Statement on Passing of Al Davis

Worcester, MA --- The East Side Raiders would like to express their sadness on the
passing of Massachusetts native Allen "Al" Davis. Post 201's Raider Nation sends their
thoughts and prayers to the Davis family as well as the original Raider Nation.



Sunday, August 7, 2011

East Side's Historic Season Ends In Northeast Regional

Old Orchard Beach, ME --- Bedford's Patrick Parker batted 3-for-3 and had a hand
in all three runs as Post 54 downed East Side 3-1 at the American Legion Baseball
Northeast Regional on Sunday afternoon. Post 201 completed its season with a
program-best 29 wins and tied for third place in the regional. The 2011 East Side squad
(29-10) embarked on the longest post season run in Post 201 history...
FULL RECAP | BOX SCORE


Saturday, August 6, 2011

Aghdam's Ninth-Inning Blast Keeps East Side Alive in Northeast Regional

Old Orchard Beach, ME --- Regan Aghdam belted home run to left field for what
proved to be the game-winning run as East Side eliminated Cranston-Auburn (RI)
from the American Legion Baseball Northeast Regional on Saturday morning with an 8-
7 victory. Official word will come in the AM but it appears East Side (29-9) will play
New Hampshire (only undefeated team in the tournament) at 7pm tomorrow..
FULL RECAP | BOX SCORE | PHOTOS


Friday, August 5, 2011

Post 201 Suffers Setback in Northeast Regional

Old Orchard Beach, ME --- Matt Ederle batted 2-for-3 and drove in a pair of runs to
help push Norwalk, CT to a 3-1 win over East Side on Friday afternoon in the American
Legion Northeast Regional held at The Ballpark in Old Orchard Beach. As a result,
East Side (28-9) plays Cranston, RI in an elimination game tomorrow morning at 9:
30am. Norwalk (28-8) will face Bedford, NH tomorrow night at 7pm.
FULL RECAP | BOX SCORE


Thursday, August 4, 2011

East Side Wins Opening Game of Northeast Regional

Old Orchard Beach, ME --- Bryan Perez tossed a complete game striking out 11
batters and
Brian O’Connor went 3-for-4 as East Side triumphed in its American
Legion Northeast Regional opening game by defeating Whitestown, NY 3-1 on
Thursday morning. Post 201 (28-8) will take on Norwalk, CT tomorrow at 4:30pm..
Whitestown (24-6) will face Auburn, ME in a 9:30am elimination game.
FULL RECAP | BOX SCORE


Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Northeast Regional Live Stats Information

Old Orchard Beach, ME --- Live Stats will look a little different this week. The
American Legion is providing GameTracker for
every contest around the country. We
will have the button above updated with the link to Post 201's current game as well as
the
schedule page and twitter. ESRaiders.com will continue to bring you recaps
following each game.


Saturday, July 30, 2011

Click here for photos from the Tornadoes pre-game ceremony


Wednesday, July 27, 2011

We Win! - East Side Claims First Ever State Crown with Sweep of Lowell

Hudson, MA --- Pitcher Bryan Perez hurled 12 innings to win both ends of the
doubleheader as East Side Post 201 concluded its trek through the loser's bracket en
route to sweeping Lowell Tuesday night and earning the program's first-ever
Massachusetts Department (State) Tournament title.  The Raiders never trailed on the
day, taking the opener 11-1 before winning the night cap 10-7. East Side advances to
the Northeast Regional Tournament which begins Thursday, August 5th in Old
Orchard Beach.  According to the national website, Post 201 opens plays at 9:30am
versus the New York state champion...
FULL RECAP | BOX SCORE | BOX SCORE | PHOTOS


Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Post 201 Wins District 4 Showdown at State Tournament

Hudson, MA --- Steve Flynn tossed eight innings and plated what proved to be the
game winning run to help his own cause as East Side earned an 8-4 victory over
District 4 foe Leominster on Tuesday at the Massachusetts American Legion Baseball
State Tournament. Post 201 has the opportunity to win a pair of games on Wednesday
and claim the state title along with a berth to the Region One Tournament in Old
Orchard Beach, Maine beginning Thursday, August 4. To do so, East Side (25-8) must
sweep Lowell in a twinbill on Wednesday beginning at 4:30pm...
FULL RECAP | BOX SCORE


Monday, July 25, 2011

O'Connor Brothers Help Keep East Side Alive in State Tournament

Hudson, MA --- Brandon O'Connor and Brian O'Connor combined to go 4-for-7 at
the plate with three RBI and three runs scored as East Side overcame an early 3-0
deficit to best Gloucester 7-3 at the Massachusetts American Legion State Tournament
on Monday afternoon. The Raiders (24-8) play again on Tuesday. Due to the
tournament structure a time and opponent have not yet been determined as of 6:30pm.
Gloucester ends its season with a 16-5 record...
FULL RECAP | BOX SCORE


Sunday, July 24, 2011

Post 201 Hits Speed Bump in State Tournament

Hudson, MA --- Lowell's Kyle Edwards held East Side to one run in the first seven
innings as Post 87 defeated the Raiders 11-6 in the Massachusetts American Legion
State Tournament on Sunday. Post 201 (23-8) faces Gloucester tomorrow at 1:05 in an
elimination game. Lowell (20-5) will take on the winner of the Leominster vs. Hudson
matchup at approximately 7:30 tomorrow night...
FULL RECAP | BOX SCORE


Saturday, July 23, 2011

East Side Powers Past South Attleboro to Open State Tournament

Hudson, MA --- Bryan Perez retired eight of the last 12 batters he faced and five
different East Side hitters drove in a pair of runs as the Raiders downed South
Attleboro 14-4 on Saturday night in the Massachusetts American Legion State
Tournament. As a result, Post 201 faces Lowell, a 7-3 winner over Quincy in the
morning contest, at 4:30pm on Sunday...
FULL RECAP | BOX SCORE


Tuesday, July 19, 2011

East Side Advances To The State Tournament

Worcester, MA --- For the fourth time in seven years, No. 3 East Side has earned an
invitation to the American Legion Massachusetts State Tournament by virtue of a 13-1
win against No. 4 Chicopee-Aldenville on Tuesday night at Tivnan Field. According to
the state handbook, Post 201 will open State Tournament play on Saturday at 4:30pm
versus South State Sectional Bracket C champion South Attleboro.  The 2011
Massachusetts State Tournament is at Hudson’s Riverside Park...
FULL RECAP | BOX SCORE | DIRECTIONS | OFFICIAL BRACKET


Monday, July 18, 2011

Post 201 Pulls Out Win in Extra Innings

Worcester, MA --- Nate Frederick drove in the game-winning run with two outs in
the bottom of the 10th inning as No. 3 East Side punched its ticket to the 2011
American Legion Baseball Central-Western Mass. Bracket B championship game with
a 5-4 win over No. 4 Chicopee-Aldenville on Monday afternoon. As a result of the win,
Post 201 hosts a twinbill tomorrow at Tivnan Field at Lake Park beginning at 4pm
with Post 337 taking on No. 1 Northbridge. The winner will take on the Raiders at
approximately 7:30pm for the right to advance to the state tournament beginning on
Saturday...
FULL RECAP | BOX SCORE


Sunday, July 17, 2011

East Side Opens Sectionals With Triumph at Westfield

Westfield, MA --- Ysander Figueroa and Steve Flynn each knocked in five runs
including a grand slam by Flynn to lead No. 3 East Side to a 19-3 victory over No. 2
Westfield its opening game of the 2011 American Legion Baseball Central-Western
Mass. Sectional playoffs on Sunday. With the win, Post 201 hosts No. 4 Chicopee-
Aldenville at Gaskill Field on Monday. First pitch is slated for 4pm. Westfield heads to
No. 1 Northbridge for a 4:30 tilt...
FULL RECAP | BOX SCORE


Friday, July 15, 2011

Central-Western Mass. Sectionals Information

Worcester, MA --- East Side, the No. 3 seed in Bracket B, opens sectional play when
the team heads to No. 2 Westfield for a 4pm game on Sunday. Northbridge, the No. 1
seed in the bracket, hosts No. 4 Chicopee-Aldenville at 1pm.
DIRECTIONS | SCHEDULE | SECTIONAL SITE


Wednesday, July 13, 2011

East Side Advances to Central-Western Mass Sectionals

Worcester, MA --- East Side earned it's eighth trip to the American Legion Baseball
Central-Western Mass Sectionals in the past nine years as Post 201 won District 4's
Bracket B with a 7-2 triumph over Framingham on Wednesday night at Tivnan Field.
The Raiders open sectional play on Sunday with a road game versus the second seed
from Western Mass at a site and time to be announced...
FULL RECAP | BOX SCORE


Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Framingham's Win Over East Side Forces If Necessary Game

Worcester, MA ---Framingham's Kevin Lacy batted 2-for-4, including a home run,
and picked up a save to lead Post 74 past host East Side, 7-2, in the American Legion
Baseball Massachusetts District 4 playoffs on Tuesday night. The win forces the if
necessary game to be played tomorrow night at Tivnan Field at Lake Park. The winner
will join Northbridge and Leominster in the Central-Western Mass Sectionals...
FULL RECAP | BOX SCORE


Monday, July 11, 2011

East Side Gets By Framingham to Capture Winner's Bracket

Northbridge, MA --- Bryan Perez and  Joey Consolmagno strung together two-out
doubles in the bottom of the fifth inning to spark East Side to a 2-1 victory over visiting
Framingham in the winner’s bracket championship game of Bracket B of the District 4
playoffs.  Framingham will meet Auburn (a 8-1 winner tonight over West Boylston)
tomorrow at 5pm at Tivnan Field at Lake Park with the winner to face East Side at       
7:30pm in the championship game of the double-elimination tournament...
FULL RECAP | BOX SCORE








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