The Morganton Aggies (9-7) jumped out to an early lead, but were unable to hold on and lost 5-3 to the Carolina Vipers (9-13) on Saturday.

Gave the Carolina Vipers the lead in the fourth inning.

The Morganton Aggies' lineup had no answer for Michael Laurenti. Laurenti held the Morganton Aggies hitless over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out one.

Eric Barbieri racked up three RBIs on one hit for the Morganton Aggies. He homered in the third inning.

Caleb McCann (1-1) took the loss for the Morganton Aggies. He lasted just 3 1/3 innings, walked four, struck out five, and allowed four runs.