The Fredericksburg Nationals hit five home runs to defeat the Wilson Warbirds 11-3 in a series-opening game on Sept. 1, 2026. This marked the first time in nearly five months Fredericksburg achieved a five-home-run game.
The Nationals scored in each of the first four innings, building an early lead. Hunter Hines opened the scoring with an RBI single that brought home Jordan Williams in the first inning. Williams followed with an RBI single in the second inning, scoring Avery Ortiz.
Fredericksburg Nationals Build Early Lead
Juan Cruz hit his 12th home run of the season in the second inning to extend Fredericksburg’s lead to 4-1. Elian Soto added a two-run home run in the third inning, and Ortiz followed with a solo homer to make it 7-1.
Hines hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning, marking the Nationals’ fourth homer in four innings and pushing the lead to 9-2. Ortiz hit his second home run of the game in the seventh inning, increasing the advantage to 11-2.
Avery Ortiz Delivers Two Career Firsts
Ortiz finished the game with four hits and two home runs—both career firsts. His second homer completed Fredericksburg’s five-home-run performance.
Wilson catcher Rylan Mills accounted for both of the Warbirds’ runs with solo home runs. Otherwise, Fredericksburg’s pitching staff allowed no other runs.
Fredericksburg Nationals Protect the Lead
Tony Neubeck and Zach Konstantinovsky combined for four scoreless innings spanning the fifth through eighth innings, helping the Nationals preserve their lead after the offensive outburst.
The victory tied Fredericksburg’s all-time wins record since relocating from Potomac. The Nationals were set to host an education day game the next day at Virginia Credit Union Stadium, with right-hander Noah Millikan scheduled to start against Wilson right-hander Ma’Kale Holden at 11:05 a.m.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Fredericksburg’s five-home-run performance powered their series-opening victory, with Ortiz’s four-hit, two-homer game delivering two career milestones. Contributions from Hines, Cruz, and Soto fueled the offense, while Neubeck and Konstantinovsky combined for four scoreless innings on the mound.
The win tied Fredericksburg’s wins record since the team’s move from Potomac. The upcoming education day game at Virginia Credit Union Stadium offered the chance to break that record.
Source: Original report
