CAPITALS EDGE RED RIVER IN PRACTICE GAME

March 13, 2010
In a practice Pony League game for the inaugural Hanoi Pony League held on March 13, 2010, the Hanoi Capitals edged Red River Hanoi 11-10 in 5 innings. Tong Hai scored the winning run for the Capitals when he was walked in with the bases loaded in the bottom of the fifth capping a rally by the Capitals who trailed 10-7 heading into the last inning.

The Capitals were lead by Tran Trung Hieu who went 2-3 with 5 RBIs. Trung Hieu also pitched two innings allowing just one run. Lam Nguyen Khai Hoan, who banged out 3 RBIs in a 4-4 day at the plate, was the winning pitcher, while Nguyen Tuan Anh took the loss for the Capitals. Ngo Hai Khoi had 3 RBIs for Red River, including a home run, and had a great catch in the outfield robbing Nguyen Kha Duy of an extra-base hit. Nguyen Tuan Anh also homered for Red River.

In a short practice game held on Sunday, March 14, Red River squeeked by the Capitals 3-2. Ben Nguyen Treutler went yard for Red River. Pitcher Tran Trung Hieu picked off a runner.