Connor Burt (Troy) stops the bleeding, but the Express will now need to respond in a big way. After the top of the fourth inning: Cannons: 8 | Express: 2

The Express are kept off the board in the bottom half. At the end of the fourth inning: Cannons: 8 | Express: 2

Connor Burt (Troy) strikes out the side and has now struck out all 4 batters he’s faced to this point. After the top of the fifth inning: Cannons: 8 | Express: 2

The Express are kept off the board in the fifth. They remain down 6 with 4 innings to play. At the end of the fifth inning: Cannons: 8 | Express: 2

PITCHING CHANGE: Entering the game for the Express to begin the sixth inning is RHP Will Hummel (Pitt).

Will Hummel (Pitt) pitches a 1-2-3 sixth inning. After the top of the sixth inning: Cannons: 8 | Express: 2

The Express leave a runner on first as they are kept off the board in the sixth. At the end of the sixth inning: Cannons: 8 | Express: 2

Will Hummel (Pitt) works another scoreless inning in the seventh. After the top of the seventh inning: Cannons: 8 | Express: 2

The Express are unable to score in the seventh, as they are now down to their final 6 outs. At the end of the seventh inning: Cannons: 8 | Express: 2

PITCHING CHANGE: Entering the game for the Express to begin the eighth inning is RHP Gavin Lill (Millersville).

The Cannons add two in the eighth; extending their lead to 8. After the top of the eighth inning: Cannons: 10 | Express: 2

The Express score 2 on a pair of RBI singles from M.J. Phillips (Towson) and Carson Applegate (St. Joseph’s). They trail by 6 as we head to the final inning. At the end of the eighth inning: Cannons: 10 | Express: 4

Gavin Lill (Millersville) keeps the Cannons off the board in the ninth. The Express are now down to their final 3 outs, needing at least 6 runs to keep their season alive. After the top of the ninth inning: Cannons: 10 | Express: 4

END OF GAME The Express season comes to an end at the hands of the Purcellville Cannons, as they come up short in the North Division Championship. FINAL: Cannons: 10 | Express: 4

I’d like to issue a personal thank you to the Express organization and fan base for welcoming me with open arms this summer. Working with this team has been an honor and a privilege, and I am forever grateful! This is your media intern Lincoln Burkholder signing off on the 2024 season.

The Express would like to congratulate OF Connor Chisolm (Ole Miss) and LHP Connor Burt (Troy) on being named to the 2024 VBL North Division 1st Team! Chisolm led the North with a .364 batting average and had 20 steals. Burt had a 0.98 ERA and struck out 27 across 18.1 innings.

The Express would also like to congratulate the following players on being named to the 2024 VBL North Division 2nd Team: UTILITY AJ Bianchina (UNC Charlotte) 2-WAY PLAYER Miles Curley (COCF) RHP Gavin Lill (Millersville)

We are thrilled to announce that Philip Betterly, M.Ed., CSCS will be returning to the Express dugout as Head Coach for next summer! Betterly served as the Pitching Coach to Cullen Smith this past summer. More details to come... Photo Credit: Michael Anthony Terndrup 📷

Former Express RHP Rhett Lowder, who was the #7 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, has gotten the call to the big leagues. Lowder will make his debut on Friday! Congrats Rhett!! mlb.com/news/rhett-low…