Posted Apr 5/12 - Braves Win Mingo Bay Pool Play With 10-7 Victory
The Braves came from behind to defeat George Washington Patriots 10-7 in the final game of pool play. The victory clinched first place in the pool and advances the Braves to the championship bracket. Carlos Fernandez got the win, pitching 5 shutout innings, in relief of starter Chase Keevert. Kyle Smith picked up the save working a perfect 7th inning. The Braves fell behind early but the offense kept battling back and Fernandez held the Patriots in check to give the Braves a chance. Manny Berdayes put the Braves ahead for good with a bases loaded two rbi double. Offensive leaders were Zach Hyde 2 for 2, with a single, a double and a walk, with three runs scored. Walker Darnell was 2 for 4 with a run and an rbi. Hunter Renfrow had a single, two walks and two runs. Dylan Thompson single, two rbi's and a run, Charlie Nicholson homer run, 2 rbi's, and Manny Berdayes a double and 2 rbi's. Dalton Smith had a single, walk, a hit by pitch to go with a run and rbi. Finn Melko also had a hit, run and rbi.