Second-inning rally boosts Devils over rival Indians, 4-1


by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi

Lancaster baserunner Sean Thomas tries to avoid the tag by Washington & Lee’s shortstop. Photo by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi

Lancaster split outings against Northern Neck District opponents last week, losing to Washington & Lee but picking up a second win this season against rival Northumberland in varsity baseball. 

The Red Devils are 3-5 heading into the final week of regular season play. Lancaster will host Middlesex today, June 3, and Essex Tuesday, June 8.

Lancaster 4, Northumberland 1

Lancaster’s Brendan Walker fanned eight batters, walked two and gave up four hits in a complete game as the Devils beat the Indians, 4-1, last Thursday in Claraville.

Lancaster took the lead for the win in the top of the second with a three-run rally that opened with….[to-view-more]