Lynn Tech baseball opens season with win over Rockport

Sophomore Jonas Perez strikes out 8 in season opener

Apr. 5, 2026 at 8:08pm

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The Lynn Tech baseball team defeated Rockport 7-3 in its season opener at Fraser Field. Sophomore Jonas Perez got the start and struck out 8 batters, while Jendol Diaz recorded the save. The Tigers were led offensively by Richard Naugle, who went 3-for-3, and Eddie Lewis Jr., who had a hit and 2 RBIs.

Why it matters

The win marks a strong start to the season for Lynn Tech, which will look to build momentum as it aims to compete in its league and potentially make a postseason run. The performance of young players like Perez and Diaz is also an encouraging sign for the program's future.

The details

Lynn Tech took care of business at home, defeating Rockport 7-3 in its season opener. Sophomore Jonas Perez got the start on the mound and struck out 8 batters, while Jendol Diaz registered the save. Offensively, Richard Naugle went 3-for-3, and Eddie Lewis Jr. had a hit and 2 RBIs to spark the Tigers' rally.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 4, 2026.

The players

Jonas Perez

A sophomore pitcher for the Lynn Tech baseball team who struck out 8 batters in the season opener.

Jendol Diaz

A pitcher for the Lynn Tech baseball team who recorded the save in the season opener.

Eddie Lewis

The head coach of the Lynn Tech baseball team.

Richard Naugle

A player for the Lynn Tech baseball team who went 3-for-3 in the season opener.

Eddie Lewis Jr.

A player for the Lynn Tech baseball team who had a hit and 2 RBIs in the season opener.

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What they’re saying

“It's very early, and I have no doubt the bats will get going as the season goes on. We were able to take advantage on the basepaths today, and the team did a great job of applying a ton of pressure whenever they got an opportunity.”

— Eddie Lewis, Tigers head coach

What’s next

Lynn Tech's next game is on Monday, April 7, 2026, when they travel to face Northeast Metro at 4:30 PM.

The takeaway

The strong performance by Lynn Tech's young pitchers and the team's ability to capitalize on the basepaths in the season opener suggest the Tigers have the potential to be a competitive team in their league this year.