The Herndon Braves (4-5) jumped out to an early lead, but were unable to hold on and lost 2-1 to the Baltimore Redbirds (8-3) on Friday.

While the Herndon Braves led until the ninth inning, the Baltimore Redbirds worked their way back and took the lead on an RBI single by Brad Garrant.

Mac Caples reached base two times in the game for the Baltimore Redbirds. He scored one run and had one RBI. He homered in the fourth inning.

Brady Bramlett baffled the Herndon Braves, striking out 11 batters. Bramlett allowed one earned run on four hits and one walk over seven innings.

Despite the loss, the Herndon Braves' Tanner Love dominated the Baltimore Redbirds' batters, giving up one run and striking out seven.

Chase Brewis improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Baltimore Redbirds. He struck out two, walked one and surrendered one hit.

Joey Gaouette (1-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 1 2/3 innings, walked none, struck out two, and allowed one run.