In 13th inning.  Traderwater summary:  Fulton threatened to give the game away early, as the Pirates raced out to an early lead, only to see the Railroaders claw back.  The Pirates fell behind by the count of 5-4, but managed to tie the game at 5-5, and that's where it stayed until the top of the 13th, when a Herculean effort by reliever George Kalousek finally fell apart, when the Roaders scored three big runs.  So, heading to the bottom of the 13th, the Pirates managed several runners, and one run, to close to 8-6.  But a groundout/forceout at second ended the Pirate rally, and Fulton picks up win number one in 2011.  Kyle Thomas pitched well, but gave way to Keita Murakami, and then normally short reliever George Kalousek, who held the Roaders at bay several times, with superb pitching and a little help from his friends.  All for naught, though, as the Bucs suffer loss number one in the young season.  After several road contests, the Buccos return home Sunday  for a 5pm double dip with the Marion Bobcats.  

Fulton summary:  Railroaders get their first season win on the road against a tough Pirates team. Fulton trailed in the game until the 8th inning when Nick Duff's RBI single finally gave the Railroaders their first lead of the season at 5-4. The Pirates quickly rebounded in the bottom of the 8th to tie the game 5 all. Both teams had men in scoring position in the 9th but failed to cash them in. In the top of the 12th, Brock Downey lead off with a single and made it all the way to 3rd on a misplayed ball in the outfield, but could not get home. Top of the 13th the Railroaders finally explore scoring 3 runs to take a 8-5 lead. Bottom of the inning, Pirates scored one but not enough wind left to score as BJ Sieverding closed out the game for Fulton with a save. Aaron Chez-Shaw takes the win and George Kalousek the loss for the Pirates. The two team meet again on Wednesday in Fulton.