The Baltimore Redbirds (15-8) and the Herndon Braves (10-12) passed the lead back and forth six times on Sunday at Calvert Hall HS, but in the end the Baltimore Redbirds pulled out a 6-5 win in seven innings over the Herndon Braves.

The Baltimore Redbirds pulled out the win thanks to a strong fourth inning. A passed ball scored Pat Fitzgerald to give the Baltimore Redbirds the lead for good.

The Baltimore Redbirds staved off the Herndon Braves as the Herndon Braves were unable to match the Baltimore Redbirds down the stretch.

The Herndon Braves scored two runs in the seventh on a sacrifice fly by Kyle Toomey and. Unfortunately, the Herndon Braves weren't able to take the lead back.

Sean Keselica had two extra-base hits for the Baltimore Redbirds. He doubled in the third and sixth innings.

John Gatlin recorded his first win of the year for the Baltimore Redbirds. He allowed three runs over five innings. He struck out three, walked two and surrendered seven hits.

Raul Jacobson couldn't get it done on the hill for the Herndon Braves, taking a loss. He lasted just 1 1/3 innings, walked two, struck out none, and allowed three runs.