Baseball Recap: First Flight Triumphs

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Previous 5 Games

03/13/26 - Away	4-1 W
03/21/25 - Home	8-17 L
03/18/25 - Away	0-10 L
03/21/24 - Away	11-2 W
03/19/24 - Home	15-0 W

First Flight gave up the first runs on Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 4-1 victory over the Manteo Redskins. This was payback for the Nighthawks, who suffered a 17-8 loss the last time these two teams met.

Ben LaVier spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Fionn Reilly, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Those RBI were his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Dillon Francis, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.

First Flight's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Manteo, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. First Flight will take on Washington at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Manteo, they will face off against Lawrence Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.