Micksburg wins home opener 3-1 over Stittsville UPDATED AGAIN

info from Paul Griffith

The Micksburg Twins won their home opener 3-1 on Thursday night to remain undefeated, beating the Stittsville 56ers.

Joran Graham earned the win, in relief of Corey Costello while Darren Featherstone took the loss.

The Twins got things started in the first as Corey Costello drew a two out walk and advanced to third on a Joran Graham single. Chad Costello then singled in his brother to give the Twins a 1-0 lead.

Stittsville tied the game up in the 3rd as they got a two out single by John Craig to score Ryan Bond from second base.

Both teams were struggling to get any offence going as the game remained tied until the bottom of the 6th.  Jamey Mick got things going for the Twins with a double to left field, then with two out Graham hit a 2-run shot to left giving the Twins a 3-1 lead heading into the 7th.

Graham who came in as relief in the 6th for Costello was able to get close out the game and collect the win and make the Twins 4-0 to start the season.

Featherstone had a strong game fanning 12 only allowing 4 hits in a losing effort.

Micksburg pitching
Corey Costello 5 ip 10k 4h 1er 2BB
Joran Graham WIN 2ip 2k 1H

Hitting stats
Joran Graham 2-3 HR 2 RBI
Jamey Mick 1-3 2b R
Chad Costello 1-3 RBI
Corey Costello 0-2 BB R

Stittsville pitching
Darren Featherstone 7ip 12K 4h 3er 2 Bb

Stittsville hitting
John Craig 2-3, RBI