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Elian Torrez
First, he kept them in the game with three terrific innings of relief.
Then he sent the game to extra innings with a run-scoring hit, setting the stage for a teammate’s game-changing home run.
And finally, he sealed PSA’s baseball team’s big-time win by striking out the final batter, helping the Mustangs to a doubleheader split Saturday at Winchendon.
Not a bad day’s work for Elian Torrez.
“Very good,” he said. “I’m glad I was able to help my team win. We have a good team and we showed it this game.”
It was indeed a good Saturday for PSA, rallying to win the first game 7-4 before falling 8-5 in the second to a Winchendon team that is one of the top teams in New England.
After Harry Roy put up his fourth straight strong start (including coming out of a bases-loaded no-out jam unscathed in the third inning), Torrez relieved with two outs in the sixth.
The Mustangs trailed 3-1 facing their final three outs when Jesus Fermin started the rally with a leadoff walk before Torrez followed with a triple to get them within 3-2. Omar Burgos quickly singled to score Torrez, and the game was tied. It went to the bottom of the seventh 3-3, and Torrez retired Winchendon in order, allowing for more fireworks in the eighth.
Chris Almanzar started the game-winning rally with a double down the third-base line. Ryan Hines, up next, dropped a bunt down the first-base line that the pitcher fielded but made an errant throw, allowing Almanzar to score the go-ahead run. A wild pitch moved Hines to second and a sharp single to left by Enger Paulino moved him to third.
Then came Fermin.
After a couple of off-speed pitches, Fermin saw back-to-back fastballs. He saw the first one well, then crushed the second to left for a three-run homer – his second of the year – to push the lead to 7-3.
“It felt amazing,” Fermin said. “When I hit it, I knew I got it. He threw me a fastball the pitch before, and I wanted him to throw it again.”
Torrez gave up a run in the eighth, but struck out the final batter of the game with a breaking ball.
Torrez pitched in relief in the second game as well, finishing the day with five strikeouts over 3 1/3 innings. He went 3-for-6 with the triple, three RBI, and two runs scored over the two games.
“He was amazing,” said Fermin, who had three hits in six at-bats and four RBI himself in the twinbill. “He had a big hit and he did an amazing job on the mound. I have so much trust in him every time he pitches because he has so much confidence.”
Stephen Nalbandian
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy
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dump pg 8 4-13-23
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PUTNAM — Putnam Fire Marshal Scott Belleville determined that the fire that destroyed an articulated dump truck last week at the Putnam ash landfill was accidental.
Fire crews were called to the Putnam ash landfill just after 8 a.m. April 5 for a vehicle fire. Firefighters found the engine compartment and cab of a large piece of yard equipment used to move ash engulfed by flames.
Workers had tried to put out the fire using approximately 10 fire extinguishers without success. Due to the location and lack of accessible water mutual aid from the East Putnam Fire Department was requested. It took a combined effort of the two fire departments using 25 firefighters and approximately 4,000 gallons of water to put the fire out.
Belleville said a hydraulic oil line sustained a catastrophic failure, spraying hydraulic fluid on the truck’s exhaust initiating ignition. The fire rapidly grew in intensity as it was fueled by a steady steam of hydraulic fluid. Damage to the 2011 John Deere 400D owned by AJ Letourneau Inc., a subcontractor to WIN Waste Innovations, is a total loss with an estimated value of $100,000.
The CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was requested due to the large amount of diesel fuel and hydraulic oil carried in the dump trucks tanks. Workers on scene were able to dam the hazardous fluids close to the burned truck to minimize the environmental impact. Fortunately the fluids and runoff that were not contained flowed into the isolated truck wash holding tank where it could be pumped out. A hazardous materials clean-up contractor was called to the scene to remediate surface materials affected.
No injuries were reported to employees or fire service personnel and the environmental impact is considered to be relatively minor.
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getting pg 8 4-13-23
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Getting Ready
Crews have already begun scraping the paint off the Bandstand, in preparation for a new paint job. A new metal roof is done and finials were also added to the roof. The paint is original --- nearly 20 years old. Parks and Recreation Director Willie Bousquet said when weather permits in April/May the bandstand will be repainted, using the same colors. In addition, a fence with screening will wrap three sides of the area with the Port-a-Johns. A concrete pad will be installed first, also weather permitting. Linda Lemmon photo.
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police pg 8 4-13-23
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The following charges were listed in the Putnam Police Department logs. The people charged are innocent until proven guilty in court. The Town Crier will publish dispositions of cases at the request of the accused. The dispositions must be accompanied by the proper documentation. The Putnam Police Department confidential Tip Line is 860-963-0000.
April 3
Justin Field, 44, George Street, Putnam; minimum insurance, operating unregistered, improper use of registration, operating without a license.
April 4
Blair Billings, 55, North Road, East Killingly; OUI, interfering with officer.
April 6
Christina Fiore, 38, Norwich Road, Plainfield; misuse of registration plates.
April 7
Cecil Blocker, 25, Pomfret Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct, risk of injury to minor.
April 8
James M. Basley, 58, Shepard Hill Road, Danielson; second-degree breach of peace, interfering with an officer/resisting.
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