North Bellmore, NY – The Rebels had leads as large as 10-1 and 11-2 against Seaford yesterday at Gunther Field before finally holding on to win 11-9.

The Rebels offense got going early and often again. Kevin 38 got the scoring started with a clutch, 2-out single that gave the Rebels an early lead from which they didn’t look back. Later, Nick 2 drove a 3-0 pitch down the right field line to the fence for 3 RBI and the Rebels’ first homerun of the season. The game featured lots of productive at-bats on a day when the Rebels advanced many baserunners and scored 6 runs on outs.

Starting pitcher Kevin 5 kept the Seaford offense stymied until he was lifted in the fourth inning having given up just 2 base hits.

Seaford, the home team, came to bat in the bottom-of-the-sixth trailing 11-2. They scattered a few hits, managed to bat around their order and put the tying run at the plate. Finally, Alec 12 got the big strike out to stop the bleeding and end a game that got too close for comfort.

That brings the Rebels record to 2-0 in the South Shore Tournamment. South Shore play continues Wednesday at 6:00pm against Glen Cove.

The Rebels face the Syosset Braves tonight at Stillwell Field in a 9-inning NJBL contest.