Champlain Mariners at South Burlington Expos

Both teams were strong on the mound on Sunday, but Champlain Mariners defeated South Burlington Expos 2-1. Safer started the game for Champlain Mariners and recorded 15 outs.

Champlain Mariners didn't take the lead until later in the game. The game was tied at one in the top of the sixth when Tanguay singled, scoring one run.

South Burlington Expos were the first to get on the board in the third when Adams singled, scoring one run.

Mikell walked, which helped Champlain Mariners tie the game at one in the top of the fifth.

Safer earned the win for Champlain Mariners. The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and one run over five innings, striking out 11 and walking two. LaMothe took the loss for South Burlington Expos. The right-handed pitcher went six innings, surrendering two runs on six hits, striking out seven and walking eight. Quinn collected the save.

Mikell led Champlain Mariners with one run batted in. Callahan, Tanguay, Elderton, Bushey, Poland, and Tanis each collected one hit for Champlain Mariners. Tanis stole two bases. Champlain Mariners had patience at the plate, tallying eight walks for the game. Champlain Mariners ran wild on the base paths, collecting five stolen bases for the game. Champlain Mariners were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Tanis had the most chances in the field with 11.

Adams led South Burlington Expos with one run batted in. The infielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Terhune, Carey, and Adams each collected one hit for South Burlington Expos. South Burlington Expos turned one double play in the game.

Next up for Champlain Mariners is a game against Vermont Black Sox on Sunday.