Both the Orleans Firebirds (23-9) and the Chatham Anglers (18-14) put runners aboard on Saturday, but it was the Orleans Firebirds that were able to take advantage, pulling out a 2-1 win at Veterans Field.
The fact that the Orleans Firebirds grouped all of their runs into the fifth inning helped them take advantage of their hits.
Kyle Lewis racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Orleans Firebirds. He homered in the fifth inning.
The Orleans Firebirds had no answer for Zachary Burdi, who kept runners off the basepaths in his appearance. Burdi gave up just one hit, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out four during his three innings of work.
Mitchell Jordan improved to 6-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Orleans Firebirds. He allowed one run over five innings. Jordan struck out one, walked none and gave up five hits.
Ty Damron (2-1) took the loss for the Chatham Anglers. He lasted just six innings, walked one, struck out one, and allowed two runs.