The Boston Bandits (2-0) defeated the Bay State Renegades 9-3 in their 2010 home opener. As if the game had continued over from last year when it took 2 OTs for the Bandits to win the playoff game between the long time rivals, the defenses ruled the day. The Renegades took advantage of a Bandit poor long snap on a punt on the first drive to take over deep in Bandit territory. The Bandit defense, however, held firm, giving up only a 31 yard FG. The Bandit defense would set up the tie when Anthony Musto strip sacked the 'Gades QB, recovering the ball in Bay State territory. Miguel Oliva's 31 yard FG tied the score. Clarzell Pearl entered the game for the first time with 3 minutes to go in the half, and enginered a scoring drive, culminating with a 6 yard TD reception to James Dobson. The extra point was block leaving the score at 9-3 at the half. Neither team could sustain any offense on this hot day (game time temp. was 92 degrees). Alvin Edwards got his second interception in as many games, The Bandits failed to up the lead when the committed two turnover in 'Gade territory in the 4th quarter. The Bandits next travel to Landry Stadium in Amesbury, MA to take on the NE Hawks. Saturday, July 24th at 7PM.