The Fredericksburg Nationals secured their 10th shutout of the season with a 3-0 victory over the Delmarva Shorebirds on Aug. 26, 2026, in Salisbury, Maryland. The Nationals’ pitching staff combined for a dominant performance, allowing just three hits and two walks in the fastest game of the season for Fredericksburg, which lasted one hour and 52 minutes.
Juan Reyes Sets the Tone
Juan Reyes threw five scoreless innings, allowing only one hit and issuing no walks. The southpaw struck out four batters, threw 48 pitches, and retired the final 13 batters he faced. While Reyes allowed two baserunners during his outing, the first-inning hit was erased by a fielder’s choice, preserving his scoreless frame.
Rafael Ramirez Jr. Provides the Decisive Hit
The Nationals broke through offensively in the bottom of the fourth inning after starting the game with nine consecutive outs. With two outs, Hunter Hines walked, and Juan Cruz followed with a single to end the no-hitter. Rafael Ramirez Jr. then hit a three-run home run to left-center field, giving the Nationals a 3-0 lead. The offense supplied all the scoring while the pitching staff completed the shutout.
Tony Neubeck Makes Professional Debut
Tony Neubeck made his professional debut out of the bullpen in the bottom of the sixth inning. He threw three scoreless innings and struck out five batters, including striking out the side in a 1-2-3 eighth inning. Tyler Papenbrock pitched the ninth, faced four batters, and earned his first career save.
MSB Analysis
The Fredericksburg Nationals combined Juan Reyes’ efficient start with a three-run fourth inning and scoreless relief from Tony Neubeck and Tyler Papenbrock. The victory moved Fredericksburg to 17-3 against the Delmarva Shorebirds this season.
According to the source, the next game features RHP Leuris Portorreal starting for Fredericksburg against RHP Esteban Mejia at Perdue Stadium, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
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