The Alexandria Aces (6-3) jumped out to an early lead, but were unable to hold on and lost 6-3 to the Rockville Express (5-4) on Monday.

While the Alexandria Aces led until the seventh inning, the Rockville Express worked their way back and took the lead on a sacrifice fly by Brandon Benson.

The Rockville Express were led by a flawless day at the dish by Romeo Cortina, who went 3-3 against the Alexandria Aces' pitching. He singled in the fifth, seventh, and ninth innings.

The Alexandria Aces couldn't get anything going as long as Luke Olson was pitching. Olson held the Alexandria Aces hitless over three innings, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out three.

Thomas Bradey racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Alexandria Aces. He.

Anton Constantino recorded his second win of the year for the Rockville Express. He allowed three runs over six innings. He struck out one, walked three and surrendered five hits.

Tyler Tobin was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just two innings, walked none, struck out two, and allowed one run.