A loss looked likely for the Alexandria Aces (12-11) when they trailed by five runs in the seventh inning, but the Alexandria Aces were able to capture the lead back with a an error in the eighth inning, spurring the Alexandria Aces to an 11-10 win over the Herndon Braves (10-12) at Alan McCullock Field on Friday.

With the score tied at 10, reached on an error, plating Andrew Koscelansky.

Anthony Papio was hot from the plate for the Alexandria Aces. Papio went 2-4, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the first inning and homered in the third inning.

Each team blasted the other's pitching, and there were 21 total runs and 26 hits during the game. Relief pitchers got their fill of innings during the game, with the opposing managers using six pitchers in total.

Chris Sweeney rocked the Herndon Braves with two home runs. Sweeney went 2-5 in the game with three RBIs and two runs scored. Sweeney homered in the fifth and eighth innings.

Nicholas Marics recorded his first win of the year for the Alexandria Aces. He struck out none, walked none and surrendered no hits.

JT Williamson (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just one-third of an inning, walked one, struck out none, and allowed five runs.