P-Nats Fall to Blue Rocks in Pitchers' Duel
Wilmington, DE-The Potomac Nationals (13-21) got a great start from LHP Grant Borne in game two of their series against the first-place Wilmington Blue Rocks (19-15) on Saturday, but couldn't muster enough offense as they fell 2-1.Borne (L, 1-1), who had only allowed one run in 22.0 career innings against the
Wilmington, DE-The Potomac Nationals (13-21) got a great start from LHP
Borne (L, 1-1), who had only allowed one run in 22.0 career innings against the Blue Rocks entering the outing, turned in his first quality start of the season and longest performance since 2017. The lefty fanned a career-high eight batters, but allowed an RBI double to 2B
Potomac had plenty of opportunities against LHP
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Wilmington evened the score in the bottom of the third as SS
Banks started another potential Potomac rally in the sixth inning with a leadoff single, with 2B
Martinez departed after six, and both teams' bullpens made quick work of the rest of the game. RHP
The P-Nats and Blue Rocks face off in the rubber match on Sunday afternoon as LHP
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