Champlain Mariners at Vermont Black Sox

Elderton drove in five runs on two hits to lead Champlain Mariners past Vermont Black Sox 11-0 on Tuesday. Elderton doubled in the sixth scoring two, singled in the first scoring one, hit a sacrifice fly in the second scoring one, and hit a sacrifice fly in the fourth scoring one.

Champlain Mariners got on the board in the top of the first inning after Elderton singled to right field, Poland grounded out, and Mikell grounded out, each scoring one run.

Champlain Mariners added to their early lead in the top of the second inning when Tanguay singled, scoring two runs, Bushey singled, scoring one run, and Elderton hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

Mikell earned the win for Champlain Mariners. The starting pitcher surrendered two hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out three and walking two. Dickerson took the loss for Vermont Black Sox. The starter went three and one-third innings, surrendering eight runs (six earned) on six hits, striking out one and walking four. Quinn and Poland each threw shutout innings for Champlain Mariners in relief.

Champlain Mariners tallied 10 hits in the game. Bushey went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Champlain Mariners in hits. Quinn collected two hits for Champlain Mariners in three at bats. Tanguay led Champlain Mariners with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting six walks for the game. Champlain Mariners turned one double play in the game.

Garcia led Vermont Black Sox with two hits in three at bats.