Champlain Mariners at Franklin County Bandits

Champlain Mariners defeated Franklin County Bandits 13-0 on Wednesday at 890 Fairfax Rd, St Albans City, VT 05478 thanks in part to seven runs in the second inning. Fragola singled, scoring two runs, Bushey singled, scoring one run, Elderton singled, scoring one run, Broullette doubled, scoring two runs, and Poland singled, scoring one run.

Champlain Mariners got on the board in the first inning after Broullette hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

Champlain Mariners added to their early lead in the top of the third inning when Willoughby doubled, scoring two runs, Fragola drew a walk, scoring one run, and Elderton hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

Goodrich earned the win for Champlain Mariners. The starting pitcher surrendered zero hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out five and walking none. Nachaczewski took the loss for Franklin County Bandits. The right-handed pitcher went two innings, surrendering 12 runs (four earned) on six hits, striking out none and walking seven. Quinn pitched two innings of no-run ball for Champlain Mariners in relief. The reliever gave up zero hits, striking out two and walking one.

Elderton and Bushey were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Champlain Mariners while hitting back-to-back. Broullette and Fragola each drove in three runs for Champlain Mariners. Champlain Mariners had patience at the plate, collecting nine walks for the game. Bushey and Tanis led the team with two bases on balls each. Mazza-Bergeron stole two bases. Champlain Mariners were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Tanis made the most plays with seven.

Franklin County Bandits turned two double plays in the game.

Champlain Mariners welcome South Burlington Expos on Saturday for their next game.