The Concord Crimson Tide (13-5) and the Keene Black Birds (9-7) fought today in what appeared to be a pitching battle, until Concord broke away with a monster 5th inning. They scored all 4 runs in that inning, and although Keene was able to plate a runner in the 6th, they were not able to stage a comeback eventually losing 4-1. 

The starters for the game, Concords Jonah Wachter (3 2/3 IP, 5 K) and Keene's Peter Haas (3 IP, 3 K) both put on pitching clinics, allowing no runs while pitching. 

Batting wise for Concord Ryan Philbrick lead the way, getting on base all 4 at-bats with 2 walks, a hit-by-pitch, and a single. Tyler Wright and Jonah Wachter also recorded 2 big back-to-back doubles in the 5 inning, to get home 2 extra insurance runs. 

Keene was led by Jared Schmitt, who got on base all 3 appearances with 2 singles. He also scored the only run with his hard-hit ground ball to short. That scored Zachary Mooers who in addition to being the only run for the Black Birds, had an incredible fielding game as well.

Thanks to our sponsors NHTI and Adrenaline Fundraising for making the coverage of this game possible!