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The Danville Nationals survived a shaky start to defeat Lynchburg Jefferson 11-1 Friday night at Miller Park in 5 innings.

Jefferson scored once in the top of the first to grab the early momentum.  Colin Moore came on early in relief to retire the side and prevent any more runs.

In the bottom half of the inning Nationals lead-off hitter Christian Lancaster homered to right center to even the score, and the Nationals never looked back.  Twelve Nationals hitters came to the plate, and seven runs came across to score.

With two out in the top half of the 5th, and the Nationals ahead 10-1, the game was halted due to lightning. After three delays lasting more than an hour, play finally resumed and Jefferson left two stranded.  In the bottom of the inning a two out deep fly by Moore was muffed by the left fielder, and Lancaster scored all the way from first to end the game.

The Nationals will now head to Richmond for the state tournament, with play beginning July 24th.