Published in the June 15, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Merchants defeated the Reading Bulldogs 8-5 yesterday at Walsh Field.

The Merchants scored three runs during the first inning. Wakefield scored another run in the fourth inning. The Merchants scored two runs in the fifth inning and scored two runs during the sixth inning.

Bobby Losanno went 2-4 and scored three runs. Scott Searles went 2-4 and scored two runs. Mike Sorrentino was 1-3, had an RBI and scored two runs.

Chris Butler had two hits and three RBI’s. Dillon Koster had a hit and scored a run. Brendan Barry connected on a hit as well.