2026 Alexandria Post 24 took down Fairfax Post 177 7-6 on Thursday at Frank Mann Field.
A triple by Nic Prabhakar put Fairfax Post 177 on the board in the top of the first.
A ground out by Ben Hunter extended the Fairfax Post 177 lead to 2-0 in the top of the second inning.
2026 Alexandria Post 24 captured the lead, 3-2, in the bottom of the second when Dylan Klotz singled, scoring one run, and a wild pitch scored two runs.
Fairfax Post 177 jumped into the lead in the top of the fourth when Miles Fitterer doubled, scoring two runs, and Andrew Haydon singled, scoring one run.
2026 Alexandria Post 24 tied the game in the bottom of the seventh thanks to a walk by Mac Halm, and a hit by a pitch.
Andy Matthews started the game for 2026 Alexandria Post 24. The starting pitcher surrendered seven hits and five runs (three earned) over four innings, striking out three and walking one. Adam Stuhrke stepped on the bump first for Fairfax Post 177. The starter allowed one hit and three runs (one earned) over three innings, striking out two and walking three. Micah Herndon, Klotz, and Arlo Barco each came on in relief for 2026 Alexandria Post 24 and shutdown Fairfax Post 177.
Jack Mehrman, Halm, and Klotz each drove in one run for 2026 Alexandria Post 24. Avner Quigley led 2026 Alexandria Post 24 with two hits in four at bats. Halm led 2026 Alexandria Post 24 with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating nine walks for the game. 2026 Alexandria Post 24 turned one double play in the game.
Fairfax Post 177 amassed 11 hits in the game. Fitterer led Fairfax Post 177 with two runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. The catcher went 1-for-5 on the day. Haydon, Henry Mann, and Prabhakar each collected two hits for Fairfax Post 177. Mann stole two bases. Fairfax Post 177 stole four bases in the game. Fairfax Post 177 turned two double plays in the game.