Mike Kaufman kept the Rockville Express (12-6) off the board during his six innings of work and the Herndon Braves (8-9) beat the Rockville Express, 9-2.

Kaufman allowed five hits, two walks and struck out seven.

The Herndon Braves blew out the Rockville Express thanks to 12 hits, including zero extra base hits. The Herndon Braves scored four runs in the second on an RBI single by Jake Thomas, , a single by James Vasquez, and a single by Weston Walker.

Thomas racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Herndon Braves.

Joseph Strain (1-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed six runs in four innings, walked five and struck out two.