Story by Narrative Science.

The Vienna River Dogs (8-7) refused to relinquish the lead after grabbing it early against the Youses Orioles (7-8), recording an 8-2 victory on Friday at Bachman Park.

Five runs in the first three innings allowed the Vienna River Dogs to put the game away early.

An RBI double by Trent Higginbothem and during the first inning and a fielder's choice in the second inning helped the Vienna River Dogs put some runs on the board early.

Higginbothem put himself in scoring position with three extra-base hits for the Vienna River Dogs.

Joseph Vanderplas recorded his third win of the year for the Vienna River Dogs. He allowed two runs over four innings. Vanderplas struck out three, walked none and gave up six hits.

David Sapp (0-2) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just five innings, walked seven, struck out three, and allowed five runs.

The Vienna River Dogs' Brett Williams, Lansing Veeder, Higginbothem and J.B. Gadd combined for seven hits and five RBIs.