The Alexandria Aces (7-6) pounded the Vienna River Dogs (7-5) on Thursday 18-7 at Frank Mann Field.

The Alexandria Aces scored five runs in the eighth on an RBI single by Chris Sweeney, a hit by pitch, a two-run double by Matt Kilby, a two-run double by Kilby, and.

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

Adam Forrer went a perfect 3-3 at the dish for the Alexandria Aces. He tripled in the first inning, homered in the second inning, and singled in the fourth inning.

Brian Leon improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Alexandria Aces. Leon struck out one, walked one and gave up no hits.

Nick Stephens ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He allowed nine runs in 3 2/3 innings, walked four and struck out five.