North Bellmore, NY – The Rebels held off the SYAG Braves, 7-6, in a well-played and exciting game Tuesday night.

After the Braves jumped out to any early 1-0 advantage, the Rebels quickly settled down, regained the lead and held it into the 6th inning.

Strong pitching by Kevin 5 kept the Braves at bay as the Rebels offense continued to build their lead with excellent at-bats and clutch hits.

The Braves battled behind their own strong relief pitching and managed to tie the score 6-6 in the top of the 6th, setting the stage for the Rebels to take advantage of their home half.

Billy 20 led off the bottom of the 6th with a well-struck single to right-center field representing the winning run. Billy advanced to second and then third base with heads-up base-running and Matt 11 coming up to bat. From behind in the count, Matt laid down a fine bunt allowing Billy to score and the Rebels to prevail.

Since being swept on their opening Saturday, the Rebels have won three straight and look to get back into the NJBL playoff hunt.

The Rebels travel to Stonybrook tonight to face the first-place Three Village Yankees where the Rebels hope to continue their winning ways.