Quick Notes: Fredericksburg Nationals Near Flawless in 7-0 Clincher vs. Delmarva

Game summary and recap as the Fredericksburg Nationals Near Flawless in 7-0 Clincher vs. Delmarva Shorebirds.

The Fredericksburg Nationals made a complete effort Saturday at Perdue Stadium, running away from the Delmarva Shorebirds 7-0 for a series-clinching win. Pablo Aldonis, Brendan Collins, Will Harris, Reed Garrett, and Marlon Perez combined for the team’s fifth shutout of the season.

The stellar start was the second in a row from the impressive Aldonis. He has gone ten innings without allowing a run since being promoted from the Florida Complex League last week. He struck out eight in a dominant performance.

Major League vets Harris and Garrett each kept the shutout going in the 7th and 8th. Harris recorded a punchout for the staff, one of 12 in the game. Both joined the Fredericksburg Nationals on rehab assignments Saturday. Perez notched two strikeouts in his 11th straight scoreless appearance. 

Geraldi Diaz powered a consistent FredNat attack. The catcher drove in four of the seven runs, including two in the first, as Fredericksburg built a 3-0 lead. Five Fredericksburg Nationals recorded multi-hit efforts, including TJ White, who celebrated his 19th birthday by reaching three times.

The Fredericksburg Nationals will look to sweep the series tomorrow with RHP Jackson Rutledge on the mound. The first pitch is slated for 5:05 ET.