
Braves third baseman Matt Branco throws to first for an out in the early innings of Friday’s 2-1 loss to host Ocean City.

Absegami starting pitcher Brandon Bowen had six strikeouts and allowed just six hits in seven-plus innings of work on Friday against Ocean City.

Brandon Bowen delivers during the Braves’ extra-innings loss to Ocean City. Bowen allowed just one run and pitched into the eighth innings, but earned a no-decision.

Shortstop Buck Amend ranges deep into the hole to field a ground ball that gets past diving third baseman Matt Branco.

Second baseman Tyler Welch tries to turn a double play as Ocean City’s Zach Williams looks to break it up.

Absegami coach Brian Wastell surveys the action during the Braves’ game against Ocean City on Friday.

Absegami third baseman Matt Branco shows the umpire the ball after getting Ocean City’s Kyle Andrews trying to steal third in extra innings, but timeout had been called just prior to the pitch.