The National (1-0) pounded the American (0-1) on Wednesday 9-3 at Shirley Povich Field.

The National scored four runs in the sixth on a hit by pitch, a sacrifice fly by Patrick Blair, an error, an RBI single by Hunter Renfroe, a fielder's choice, and a single by Chris Bzozowski.

The game was back-and-forth heading into the sixth, with five lead changes.

The National finally managed to grab the lead after a strong sixth inning. A hit by pitch scored Kyle Toomey and gave the National the lead for good.

Toomey had a hot bat for the National. Toomey went 3-5, drove in one and scored two runs. He homered in the second inning and singled in the sixth and eighth innings.

Scott Baker recorded his first win of the year for the National. Baker struck out one, walked none and gave up one hit.

Danny ODonnell (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just one-third of an inning, walked none, struck out one, and allowed no runs.