June 22- Braves Lose to Aces
The Herndon Braves dropped their fifth game in a row and their third contest to the Alexandria Aces by a score of 9 to 8 Wednesday night.

The Braves jumped on the board early scoring four runs in the 2nd inning capitalizing on two Aces’ errors and an RBI single by right-fielder Brian Eggleston (Stetson) who went three for five on the night also scoring a run. But the Herndon Braves quickly surrendered their lead giving up one run in the third and four more in the fourth. But were quickly able to even things up at five when Ryan Deitrich (Penn) drove a single into left field scoring Blaise Fernandez (George Mason).

Herndon looked to have sealed the victory when they got three runs from a Jason Cohen (DePauw) solo shot and runs by Dietrich and Fernandez. However, Bobby Kirby(Georgetown) and the Braves gave up four more runs in the top of the seventh and could not rally for the win.

On the mound, Kirby was charged with the loss giving up four runs in two innings while the Ace’s Collin Molin got the win going two innings in relief giving up two hits and one earned run while striking out three. Bobby Gooch came on to get the save in the ninth.

The Braves fell to 3 and 10 on the season with the loss.

June 13 - Defeat by Southern MD Nationals
The Southern Maryland Nationals defeated the Herndon Braves for the second time this season by a score of 8-3. The Braves surrendered six runs in the first two innings as they could never overcome the lead. The loss brings their record to 3-7 on the season.

Herndon struggled all night defensively recording six errors on the night while scoring three runs on a combined 8 hits. Some bright spots on the mound where Mark Palumbo (Binghamton) and Geoffery McCowat (American International) who combined to give up no runs and only two hits while striking out two in the final three and a third innings.

The Braves remain two games out of 4th place which would secure them a playoff spot. So far this season, the Braves have played seven out of their ten games against opponents who have a combined record of 21-2. Also, The Braves have only one loss against a team with a losing record.

The next contest for the Herndon Braves will be Wednesday night against the Alexandria Aces at Four Mile Run Park. The Aces defeated the Braves on Saturday, June 11 by a score of 8 to 3.

June 9 - Loss Against CRBL Leader
The Herndon Braves faced the undefeated Southern Maryland Nationals at home on June 9. The game was tied 0-0 through 4 innings with great pitching from Chris Shaklee (VCU) who struck out 7 batters, with just 4 hits and no runs. In the 5th, the Nationals took the lead, but the Braves tied it up again in the 7th. The Nationals pulled ahead in the 8th and added three more runs in hte 9th to win 5 - 1. Braves hitters struggled at the plate, but Jordan Smucker (Binghamton U) got 2 hits with an RBI, and Ryan Lindemuth (William and Mary) and Ryan Deitrich (U of Penn) each got a hit.

Other Herndon pitchers who assisted in the game were Bobby Kirby (Georgetown) who pitched 2 innings with 1 strikeout, Geoff McCowat (American International) who pitched 2.1 innings and Kevin Korkate (Oakland U).

Herndon's next game will be June 10 traveling to face the Bethesda Big Train who are currently 4- 0.

June 8 - Braves Win Two in a Row
The Herndon Braves defeated the Vienna RiverDogs 4 - 1. Jason Cohen (DePauw) went one for one and now leads the CRBL with a .625 batting average. Blaise Fernandez (GMU) went 3 for 5 with a RBI. Ryan Lindemuth (William and Mary) had one hit and 2 RBIs. Other players getting hits were Jordan Smucker (Binghamton U), Weston Walker (Niagara U), Ryan Deitrich (U of Penn), and Brian Eggleston (Stetson U).

Herndon pitchers combined to give up one run and seven hits, while striking out ten RiverDog batters. Chris Franzese (Long Island) got the win, Michael Graham (VCU) went 4.2 innings and struck out four, Mark Palumbo (Binghamton) struck out 3 in one inning of work, and Kevin Korkate (Oakland U) struck out 2 batters in one inning.

Herndon's next game will be June 9 facing the Southern Maryland Nationals who are currently 5 - 0 and leading the CRBL.

June 7 - Braves Clinch First Win
The Herndon Braves got its first win of the season defeating the Rockville Express 4-3 on a walk off infield single by right fielder Matt Kohn (John Hopkins) in bottom of the 10th inning.
Herndon got fantastic performances from all three pitchers who combined to only give up three runs and six hits while striking out nineteen batters. John Constable (South Alabama) got the start giving only three hits while striking out 10 batters in five innings. Daniel Thorpe (St Josephs) for three innings in relief striking out five batters and giving up only one hit. Neight Hoffa (George Mason) got the win throwing in the 9th and 10th inning only allowing one run on two hits. The Braves were lead at the plate by Kohn who went two for four and had 2 RBI including the game winner, Jason Cohen (DePauw) who went two for three scoring a run, and Ryan Lindemuth (William and Mary) who went two for four scoring a run as well. Herndon's next game will be tonight facing the Vienna River Dogs on the road. Their next home contest will be Thursday night at 7 p.m. against the South Maryland Nationals. Live stats are available on the Cal Ripken Point Streak website and you can listen to the games online at www.herndonbraves.com

June 3 - Tough Loss on Opening Night
The Braves opened its season with a loss to the Youse’s Orioles Friday night by a score of 6 to 4. Herndon started off strong scoring four runs in the first three innings, but the Orioles scored 3 runs in the 5th and 6th to take the lead and hold on to it for the rest of the game. The Braves got solid offensive production from Brian Devilla (Lafayette) who went 2-3 and scored a run, Blaine Fernandez (George Mason) who went 2 for 4, and Jason Cohen (Depauw) who went 2 for 4 and had an RBI. Ryan Lindemuth (William and Mary) made two solid plays at second base including one bare-handed toss to first after it deflected off the pitcher. On the mound, John Beasley (UPenn) dominated early giving up only two hits and one run in four innings. Kevin Korkate (Oakland) and Bobby Kirby (Georgetown) both struggled each giving up three runs in one inning. Daniel Thorpe (St Joes) came in the last three innings giving up no runs on 1 hit while striking out three. The Herndon Braves next game will be Sunday at noon against the Maryland Southern Nationals. You can listen to the games live at ww.herndonbraves.com.