In a battle of the two top teams in the NCBL, only one came to play on Sunday afternoon. The Ponies were able to easily knock off the Battalion 7-2.The Ponies were able to get to the Battalion starter, Matt Wing, early, scoring 6 runs in the first 2 innings.

Offensively, the Battalion were quiet after the first inning, only mustering 5 hits all game. John Ivimey was on the bump for the Ponies and threw a complete game 5 hitter, with 6 strikeouts.

Matt Wing started for the Battalion and lasted 4 innings, giving up 5 earned runs. Brent Daviault came in for one inning of relief, allowing only one unearned run. Sam Brown made his pitching debut and threw 2 scoreless innings with 4 strikeouts.

Next up for the Battalion is a rubber match with the Cubs on Tuesday

WP: Ivimey (4-0)
LP: Wing (5-2)