Elizabethton, Tenn. --- The Elizabethton River Riders defeated the Greeneville Flyboys in their opener Thursday. Robin Fernandez had the first hit in River Riders history.

History was made in the second inning when first baseman Christian Ficca had the first hit in Flyboys history, a single to center. The Flyboys’ first RBI came in the fourth inning when designated hitter Grant Lashure hit a single to left to bring in second baseman, Derek Tenney.

The final run for Greeneville (0-1) came in the top of the sixth when catcher Eddie Miccheletti hit a double to left, scoring Lashure.

The River Riders (1-0) were down to two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning when Fernandez hit a double to right. Eli Young recorded the River Riders' first RBI with a hard hit ground ball toward second to score Fernandez. Second baseman Trey Hinton walked before Robert Bavon tripled with a line drive to right, putting the River Riders in the lead, 3-2.

Elizabethton built on their lead in the seventh, sending up eight batters without recording a hit. The inning started with designated hitter Logan Estep being hit by a pitch and later scoring on a wild pitch. Shortstop John Montes reached on an error by the first baseman Ficca and later scored when Young was hit by a pitch.

Five Elizabethton pitchers were used in the win and combined for 12 strikeouts and only one walk. The win and save of the game will be decided by noon the day after the game.

Friday Night is fireworks night at Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark. Fans can come to watch their River Riders finish their inaugural home series with the Greeneville Flyboys and post-game fireworks.