SALEM (WSLS 10 SPORTS)- After being on the road for over a week, the Red Sox returned to Salem Thursday to face the Frederick Keys.
First inning, John Ruettinger grounded out, Josh Hart scored on the play giving the Keys a one run lead. Bottom of the first, Yoilan Cerse singled on a fly ball to right field to score two runs for Salem as they go up 2-1. Later, in the third inning, Mario Martinez doubles on a fly ball to right field plating Jose Vinicio. The Red Sox would hold on to their lead and win 6-3.
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It was an exciting night for many as former Hidden Valley High School standout Mikey O'Brien started on the mound for the keys. Lots of people came out to support the Roanoke native, including friends, family and former coaches.
"To see him here, I'm just so proud of him. He's made it so far and he's worked so hard to get here," said Calvin, who's father Scott was an assistant coach during O'Brien's time at HVHS.
Luke, son of former Titan's head baseball coach Jason Taylor, was also in attendance Thursday night. "All the coaches, a bunch of players that played with him, some players that play now, everybody just wants to see Mikey," he said.
The Keys and the Red Sox meet again Friday night at 7:05 p.m. in Salem.