The Orleans Firebirds (1-0) beat the Chatham Anglers (0-1) 4-1 on Monday at Eldredge Park behind Willie Abreu, who went 2-3.
He singled in the second and fifth innings.The Orleans Firebirds relied on Mitchell Jordan to eat up innings en route to the win. Jordan allowed one earned run, six hits and two walks while striking out four over 6 2/3 innings of work.
Zac Gallen couldn't get it done on the mound for the Chatham Anglers, taking a loss. He lasted just four innings, walked two, struck out three, and allowed four runs.