The Rockies defeated the Central Valley League rivals the Express, backed by 11 hits, including a triple and a double and good defense. Their starting pitcher was lefty Jake Brinker, he threw a complete game to earn the win. He gave up just one hit, one walk and he recorded five strikeouts. He faced the minimum of 27 batters, thanks to a couple of timely double plays. 

The Rockies’ offense was led by Alex Geislinger, he went 2-for-3 with a triple for two RBIs, he was hit by a pitch, he had a stolen base and he scored a run. Austin Dufner went 1-for-3 with a double and a sacrifice fly for an RBI and he scored a run. Jordan Neu went 2-for-4 with a sacrifice bunt for an RBI and Brady Blattner had a sacrifice fly for an RBI. Tyler Geislinger went 1-for-3, he earned two walks and he scored two runs. David Jonas went 1-for-4 with a sacrifice fly, [Cal Kalthoff] and Evan Acheson both went 1-for-4 and both scored a run. 

The Express’ starting pitcher was Zach Dingmann, he threw seven innings, he gave up five hits, three runs, two walks and he recorded nine strikeouts. Craig Meyer threw 1/3 of an inning, he gave four hits, and three runs and Tommy Friesen closed it out with 2/3 of an inning in relief. The Express Matt Friesen went 1-for-3 and Brain Marquardt earned a walk.