Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Brighton Braves 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 3 AlThomas Athletics 0 0 0 4 1 0 x 5 7 1

Chris McDonough tossed 5 strong innings of 2-hit, 9-k ball on a frigid opening night as the Al Thomas Club defeated the Brighton Braves 5-1. Dan Gaughan and Matt Edgerly each threw a frame to close out the game. Steve Lambert's 2-run double off the fence at Healy Field drove in the first two runs of the game, and Chris McDonough, Brendan Wheeler and Peder Von Harten added run-scoring hits, and Mark Daly went 2-2 with a walk to pace the offense. Nick Foundas pitched well for the Braves, while Hudson had 2 of their 4 hits.