Lowell All American Pitchers Finishing Strong

As this years Lowell All American pitchers gear up for what promises to be an exhilarating 2008 summer season they continue to finish up there college seasons at the top of their games. Sophomore pitchers Brian Maloney(Franklin Pierce/Brockton,MA) and Matt Fontaine(East. Conn./Cranston, RI) came up big earning the win for there respected ball clubs while Freshmen Mark Gormley (Brown/Milton,MA) earned the prestigious Ivy League Rookie of the Week award and the fourth win by a Brown University rookie this season.  

Brian Maloney improved to 6-1 on the season while notching a 2-1 victory over Saint Rose as he allowed just one unearned run on two hits with a career-best 13 strikeouts, while walking one, in 6.2 innings of work. Maloney’s Sophomore season has certainly been a season of excitement while fanning 80 batters in just 60 innings of work while  posting a 6-1 record on the year. Opponents are hitting just .176 against the southpaw as he posted a 2.55 ERA.

Sophomore righty Matt Fontaine held No. 12 nationally-ranked Wheaton College (MA) to just three singles while carrying a one-hitter into the seventh inning and retiring the first 11 batters to help lift East. Conn. To a 2-1 victory in the final regular-season home game of the year.

Eastern snapped a scoreless duel between Fontaine and Wheaton’s lefty senior Chris McDonough* by scoring twice in the fifth with two out on three singles, a sacrifice bunt and an error. Fontaine gave up only three hits and two walks while fanning eight to give him a staff-leading 73 strikeouts.

*Pitched for the Lowell All Americans during the 2006 and 2007 season

Mark Gormley was awarded the prestigious Ivy League Rookie of the Week award after tossing one of the team's three complete-game shutouts against Yale over the weekend. Gormley’s pitching performance could not have gone much smoother. Gormley’s outing consisted of just 94 pitches to complete nine innings of work, blowing past his previous career high of 6 1/3 innings in a 9-0 Brown win. Gormley's win is the fourth by a Brown rookie on the year.
-Stories and pictures credited to each school respectively

Exciting Exhibition Games: Chinese and Dominican team

LOWELL, MA- The Lowell All-Americans have the honor of hosting the Chinese National Team and the Dominican Republic Travel team for the 2008 season.

The Chinese National team will play several teams in the New England Collegiate Baseball League to help prepare for the upcoming Olympics which will be hosted in Beijing, China. The game will be held at Stoklosa Alumni Field in Lowell, on June 27th at 6:30pm. This is your chance to see the Chinese National team in person.

On July 15th at 6:30pm the All-Americans will play host to the Dominican Republic Travel team. This should be a fun time as this year is the first time a Dominican Republic team has played against the New England Collegiate Baseball League. It should be a great game of baseball with a high level of energy and competition.

Tickets for both games are on sale now and can be purchased for $5 per ticket per game. To order your tickets call 978-454-5058

Host Families Needed

The 2008 season will be upon us soon and the All-Americans are looking for Host Families. A host family is asked to provide the players with a warm and caring environment.  They should feel welcome in the home, and a part of the family for the summer. Most host families form a life long bond with the players who stay with them. Our host families say it is an experience they have enjoyed and will never forget. Players arrive the beginning of June and leave around August 9th. If you are interested in hosting please call Karen at
978-454-5058 or send an email.
Kevin Rivers with his host family the Roy's

2008 Sponsorship

The All-Americans are now preparing for the 2008 season. We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunites and are happy to work with you to create a package that works for your company. If you are interested in sponsoring the team please contact Karen or Harry at 978-454-5058.

Intern/Volunteer Positions

The All-Americans are currently looking for interns and volunteers for the upcoming season. We have positions available at various levels. If interested please send an email to karen@lowellallamericans.com

NECBL Documentary

www.eyeonthedream.com

 The "Eye on the Dream" is a twelve-part documentary series, focusing on the 2006 season of the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) through the perspective and experience of the players. Set over the course of two months in scenic New England, "Eye on the Dream" is the story of young men living a boy's dream and coming of age in America.

This series is now available for purchase at www.eyeonthedream.com

All-Americans are Giving Back

The Lowell All-Americans have a great fund-raising opportunity to offer your organization/group, which is not only fun but easy. It is a great way to raise funds, as it costs you nothing but time in selling the tickets. It is sure to be a night out that everyone can enjoy.

Sell tickets to the game of your choice and that night will include: on field games people can participate in to win prizes; a chance to watch some great baseball; allowed on field at end of game to get autographs/pictures; on chosen night, person of your choice throws out the first pitch; on-field buddies (some of the children go on field with the players to their position for opening ceremonies); announcements during the game welcoming/honoring your organization; large groups will have reserved seating; a table to promote your organization or charity by handing out brochures or flyers.

If you are interested in this or would like more information, please contact
Karen Cook at 978-454-5058 or email us at info@lowellallamericans.com.