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Having already clinched a berth in the state tournament, the Rockport baseball team's matchup with one-win Manchester Essex looked to be a classic trap game.

Sure enough, the Vikings were given a run for their money from a very spirited Hornets squad. But fortunately for Rockport, they were able to stay out of the trap thanks to a three-run seventh inning en route to a 9-7 win yesterday at Memorial Field in Essex.

During the 2007 season, the Rockport baseball team was plagued by a lack of offense. Ironically, in the early going of the 2008 season, the Vikings have been carried by their offense, scoring 40 runs over the first four games of the season.

The Manchester Essex baseball team has been hitting and pitching effectively. Now they just need to get their defense squared away.

The Hornets committed nine errors yesterday, which led to nine unearned runs in a 15-7 loss to Georgetown. It was the second consecutive game that Manchester Essex (0-2) was plagued by defensive miscues.

The Rockport baseball team came into yesterday's regular season opener against Manchester Essex looking to sure-up their offense. The Vikings had a tough time hitting in the preseason and were looking for a big game to get their confidence back.

Last year's record: 1-19

Coach: Frank Morrissey (First year)

Key returnees: Scott Forsythe, Sr., RF/P; Greg Polley, Sr., LF; Ian Graham, Sr. SS/P; Pat Hofman, So., 3B; Zeke Gillette, Jr., 2B/P; Phil Gordon, Jr., 1B; Sean Golden, Jr., OF; Ryan Brewster, So., CF; Ben Kekeisen, So., C.