Syosset, NY – The Rebels won a scheduled 9-inning game today over the Syosset Braves that counted as 2 big W’s in the National Junior Baseball League standings. As it played out, the contest was stopped after 6 with the Rebels winning 13-3 for their third run-rule victory in their last four games.

The Rebels bats stayed hot as they ran out to a 4-0 lead in the top of the first.

The Braves scattered a few hits and some bases-on-balls and threatened to get things going on a few occasions. But the Rebels got enough pitching from Mike 13, Eric 4, and Matt 7, and enough defense, to keep Syosset from having any big innings.

North Bellmore North Merrick gained and extended their lead with fine offense including 3/4 of a cycle (single, double, triple) from Jack 8 and a scorched triple by Tyler 1. Mike 13, Eric 4, Nick 2 and Alec 14 each contributed multiple hits.

The win means 6 big points in NJBL league play and a 3-point lead over the second-place Mattituck Mets with one game-in-hand and seven regular-season games remaining.

The Rebels continue their busy week tomorrow night back in the South Shore Tournament with a 6:00pm game against Glen Cove at Saw Mill North.