The Bethesda Big Train (26-11) refused to relinquish the lead after grabbing it early against the Alexandria Aces (21-16), recording a 13-0 victory on Tuesday at Frank Mann Field.
With nine runs in the first three innings, the Bethesda Big Train left no doubt about the eventual outcome.
, , a groundout by Justin Morris, and a two-run single by Michael Emodi during the first inning and a steal of home by Logan Farrar and a fielder's choice in the second inning fueled the Bethesda Big Train's offense early.Farrar got on base four times in the game for the Bethesda Big Train. He singled in the first and second innings and doubled in the third inning.
John Murphy had an impressive outing against the Alexandria Aces' lineup. The Alexandria Aces managed just three hits off of Murphy, who allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out two during his five innings of work.
Jimmy Swad ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his second loss of the year. He allowed seven runs in 1 1/3 innings, walked five and struck out one.