Dukes' Edmondson named
NECBL co-player of the week
By: Michael Radomski
(PITTSFIELD, Mass.)- The
Pittsfield Dukes are off to the best start in franchise history at
5-2, and fresh off a win against the U.S. Baseball National Team.
Following the 5-2 win against Team USA at Wahconah Park on Tuesday,
Dukes left fielder Chris Edmondson (Le Moyne College) was named the
NECBL co-player of the week along with Newport Gulls catcher Mike
Melillo (Elon University).
Edmondson has started every game thus far for Manager Mike Marron in
left field and bats 3rd in the powerful Dukes lineup that scored 35
runs in their first three games (all victories).
The sophomore outfielder made his impact in his 1st NECBL game
hitting a grand slam in the 4th inning leading the Dukes to an
impressive 12-4 victory at Newport.
Edmondson is currently hitting .400 for Pittsfield with twelve hits
on the young season. The Le Moyne student athlete has one home run,
seven runs batted in, and is in the midst of a seven game hitting
streak to start the NECBL season. Edmondson is also successful in
two of his three stolen base attempts as well.
Chris and the Dukes will play again on Wednesday night at Wahconah
Park as they continue the Battle of the Berkshires with the North
Adams SteepleCats at 7 o'clock.
Wednesday night will also be Pittsfield History of Baseball night at
Wahconah Park. The Dukes players will be wearing 1791 hats in honor
of the first written notice of baseball in America.
Amherst College vs. Williams college baseball hats will also be sold
commemorating the first ever collegiate baseball, played right here
in Pittsfield.
Tickets are still available by calling 413 447 3853 or by stopping
by the Dukes box office at 105 Wahconah Street.
