Shorebirds Fall to Fred Nats in Independence Day Thriller

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Shorebirds Fall to Fred Nats in Independence Day Thriller

July 4, 2025 - Carolina League (CarL)
Delmarva Shorebirds News Release


FREDERICKSBURG, VA: The Delmarva Shorebirds (30-49) suffered their third-straight defeat to the Fredericksburg Nationals (38-40, 8-5) on the Fourth of July, losing by a final of 9-8.

The Shorebirds started strong in the top of the first inning, taking a quick 2-0 lead on a two-run triple by Raylin Ramos. Shortly after, Braylin Tavera singled to right field, bringing home Ramos and making it 3-0 for Delmarva.

Delmarva's lead was short-lived as the Fred Nats scored six runs in the bottom of the first, sending 12 batters to the plate and scoring five times with two outs to take a 6-3 lead.

In the second, Colin Tuft brought the Shorebirds within two runs with a solo home run; his first long ball of the season made it a 6-4 game.

Fredericksburg scored two runs on a steal of third that caused a throwing error. An RBI single by Roismar Quintana gave the Fred Nats a 8-4 lead after two innings.

Delmarva cut the deficit in half in the fourth inning with a two-run single by Elis Cuevas, driving in both Joshua Liranzo and Nate George to make it 8-6.

A single by Nate George in the sixth inning brought home Andrés Nolaya, bringing the Shorebirds within one at 8-7.

Nick Peoples delivered a crucial insurance run for the Fred Nats in the sixth by hitting a solo home run, increasing their lead to 9-7.

The Shorebirds once again cut the deficit to one in the eighth on an RBI single by Elis Cuevas, driving in his third run of the game to make it 9-8.

In the ninth, Delmarva mounted a strong rally by loading the bases with two outs, but Pablo Aldonis struck out Colin Tuft to end the game, ending the Shorebirds' comeback attempt as they fell 9-8.

Merritt Beeker (2-2) earned the win in relief for Fredericksburg, while Delmarva starter Carson Dorsey (0-1) took the loss. Pablo Aldonis (2) recorded the final five outs to secure the save.

The Shorebirds look to end their three-game skid against the Nationals on Saturday as Chase Allsup takes the mound against Bryan Polanco. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM.

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