Diamond Academy 17/18U stole the lead late in the game in a 7-6 victory over Glen Burnie Warriors 18U on Saturday. The game was tied at four with Diamond Academy 17/18U batting in the top of the fourth when Blain College singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.

Both pitching staffs had their hands full, frequently dealing with runners on base. Diamond Academy 17/18U collected ten hits and Glen Burnie Warriors 18U had six.

After Diamond Academy 17/18U scored one run in the top of the sixth, Glen Burnie Warriors 18U answered with one of their own. Diamond Academy 17/18U scored when Ben Coleman singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run.

Diamond Academy 17/18U took the lead for good with four runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Nick LoPreato singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs and Alec Ely singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

Ely was on the pitcher's mound for Diamond Academy 17/18U. Ely allowed four hits and four runs over three innings, striking out two and walking one.

Diamond Academy 17/18U racked up ten hits. Justin Hefner and LoPreato each had multiple hits for Diamond Academy 17/18U.