The Battalion got off to a rocky start before the game even started, as 2 separate starting pitchers were not able to start. Evan Hammond stepped up in the emergency start, 4 minutes before first pitch. Being the home team, Hammond had no time to warm up and was thrust straight into the action.

He once again didnt have great defensive help behind him and allowed 3 runs, on 2 hits. Brent Daviault was able to get ready in a hurry and came in for the second. He kept the Battalion in the game with an outstanding effort. His final line was 5IP, 2H, 2K, 0BB, 0R. Joey Moskwa came in for the final inning and got out of a bases loaded, one out jam on a slick double play turned by Kyle Craig and Steve Renaud.

The offence was kept at bay by NCBL veteran Bobby Brooks who threw 6 strong innings. The Battalion were only able to muster 3 hits all game. They were able to make a game of it as Ryan Dillon hit a 2 out, 2 run single to cut the lead to 3-2. Kevin Brunet came on for the save and got the Battalion to go 1-2-3.

Overall a well pitched and strong defensive game for the Battalion. Just cant seem to have the bats show up on the same day as the gloves.

They are back at it on Tuesday against the Panthers.

WP: Brooks (1-1)
LP: Hammond (0-2)