06/26/2026
LUDLOW, Vt. -- Andrei Solzhenitsyn drilled a walk-off line drive to left field to give Ludlow Post 36 a 3-2 victory over Bellows Falls Post 37 this evening at Pullinen Field in Ludlow.
In a game which featured only 7 hits combined between Ludlow and Bellows Falls, Solzhenitsyn was a perfect 3-for-3 with a double to pace the hosts.
Tanner Swisher also had a big night at the plate for Ludlow, going 2-for-3 with a walk, while also holding BF to only 2 hits over 6 innings on the mound.
Milo Tucker relieved Swisher in the 7th inning and needed only 8 pitches to dispatch the first three batters for Post 37.
Tim Fletcher had two hits to pace BF offensively and Pat Connors found his way on base three times via walk. Connors was also strong on the mound, allowing 3 hits and 2 runs over 5 innings.
Both squads have double-headers scheduled for Saturday with Ludlow (3-2) heading to Bennington and Bellows Falls (1-2) hosting Lakes Region.
Ludlow Hits: Andrei Solzhenitsyn (3), Tanner Swisher (2)
Ludlow Runs: Max Bonilla, Mason Parker, T. Swisher
Ludlow Walks: Aidan Garvey (3), Caleb Bess, Garrett Brickey, Eli Boxer, T. Swisher
Ludlow Stolen Bases: A. Solzhenitsyn (2), T. Swisher (2), G. Brickey, A. Garvey
BF Doubles: A. Solzhenitsyn
Ludlow Pitching
Tanner Swisher: 6 innings, 2 hits, 2 runs, 5 strikeouts
Milo Tucker: 1 inning, 0 hits, 0 runs
BF Hits: Tim Fletcher (2)
BF Runs: Alden Weld, Nolan Weld
BF Walks: Pat Connors (3), A. Weld, Paul Young
BF Stolen Bases: T. Fletcher, Quincy Knapp, A. Weld
BF Pitching
Pat Connors: 5 innings, 3 hits, 2 runs, 5 strikeouts
Jake Tostrup: 1 1/3 innings, 1 run, 2 strikeouts