The Rockville Express (18-16) jumped out to an early lead, but were unable to hold on and lost 2-1 to the Baltimore Redbirds (22-10) on Sunday.

The Baltimore Redbirds took the lead in the fifth inning on an RBI single by Nick Cieri.

The Baltimore Redbirds' Cieri was perfect at the dish, going 2-2. He singled in the fourth and fifth innings.

Aaron McGarity got the win for the Baltimore Redbirds thanks to seven strikeouts. McGarity allowed one earned run on four hits and one walk over six innings.

Daniel Gurganus ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just six innings, walked four, struck out three, and allowed two runs.