October 5th, 2049
The Ravenhill Darkwings powered past the visiting Dol Guldur Dragons, 4-1, in the opener of the Hobbit Series at The Ballpark at Helms Deep today. Ravenhill starting pitcher Zhong-yan Rhaevaern threw 6.0 innings of 3-hit ball, to lead the charge. The Darkwings now lead the series 1-0.
Rhaevaern was in the zone all game. He frustrated Dol Guldur hitters while giving the Darkwings 6 innings of quality work. Rhaevaern threw 81 pitches, allowing 3 hits and getting 9 punchouts.
“We’ll put that win in the can,” said Rhaevaern, “and go after the next one.”
Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday at Dol Guldur Stadium.