Hanoi Capitals Baseball

At Chu Van An Field, in a practice Pony League game, Red River Hanoi fell to the Hanoi Capitals 14-9.

The Capitals were lead by CF Nguyen Kha Duy who went 3-4 with 3 runs and 2 RBI. SS Nhu Ngoc Thinh also went 3-4 and scored 3 runs, and had 1 RBI. Tong Hai and Nguyen Viet Anh each had two hits for the Capitals. Nguyen Tuan Anh was the winning pitcher in relief of Duc Huy, who also had a fine outing on the mound and scored two runs. Lam Nguyen Khai Hoan had a strong performance on the mound, and picked up the save. Tran Gia Bach drew two walks and played well at third base. Chu Bao Khanh scored two runs to help the Capitals. Nguyen Tuan Anh and Chu Bao Khanh made a big defensive play in the first inning catching a Red River runner in a run down between 3rd and home. Hoan and Duy combined on a fine play to pick off a Red River runner at second base.

Red River had several fine defensive plays, including a diving catch of a pop fly by SS Do Quang Hieu, and catches of towering pop ups by Pham Phu An, and 3B Hoang Hieu, who tracked down a high pop up in foul territory. Ben Treutler scored two runs for Red River, including a steal of home. Quoc Minh had a strong pitching outing in relief, and also banged out two singles. Rookie Duc Tri, who lead the Hanoi Little League in home runs, blasted a long triple to left center, and did well in his first pitching appearance. Trung Hieu also scored two runs. Ngo Hai Khoi continued to hit well with two singles and drew a walk on a 2-2 day. Nguyen Dac Quang Vinh and Nguyen Tuan Anh each were on the bases often and stole several bases. C Nguyen Dac Quang Vinh played a strong game behind the plate.