The Alexandria Aces (20-21) shut the door early on the Youses Orioles (20-20), capturing a 12-2 victory on Thursday at Yankee Stadium - Ripken Complex.
Twelve runs in the first three innings allowed the Alexandria Aces to put the game away early.
An RBI single by Chris Sweeney, an RBI single by Sweeney, a three-run home run by Kevin Francke, and a solo home run by Jacob Stockton in the first inning and an RBI single by Sweeney and a fielder's choice during the second inning supplied the early offense for the Alexandria Aces.Francke racked up six RBIs on two hits for the Alexandria Aces.
Brian ONeill improved to 1-4 on the year by picking up the win for the Alexandria Aces. He allowed two runs over five innings. He struck out two, walked none and surrendered three hits.
Mac Gill (2-3) was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed eight runs in 1 1/3 innings, walked none and struck out none.