The Youses Orioles (6-3) were never able to get over the hump and overcome their troubles against the Alexandria Aces (7-5) on Saturday, as the Youses Orioles fell 5-3 at Frank Mann Field after falling behind by three runs in the seventh inning.

The Youses Orioles scored one run in the eighth on an RBI triple by Dominic Fratantuono. Still, the Youses Orioles couldn't catch the Alexandria Aces.

Chris Sweeney put himself in scoring position with two extra-base hits for the Alexandria Aces. He doubled in the first inning, homered in the third inning, and singled in the fifth inning.

Fratantuono did his best to jumpstart the offense for the Youses Orioles, reaching base three times. He also drove in one runner. He tripled in the eighth inning.

Greg Speiss recorded his first win of the year for the Alexandria Aces. He allowed two runs over five innings. He struck out three, walked five and surrendered six hits.

Mark McCoy ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just four innings, walked three, struck out two, and allowed three runs.

Sweeney, Alex Buccilli and Craig Sweeney helped lead the Alexandria Aces. They combined for seven hits and three RBIs.