Harvey's Historic Night Anchors Aces Run

By Evan Joseph

The standard at Frank Mann Field is remarkably high. Coming off a 2025 league runner-up finish, the Alexandria Aces are chasing greatness under new head coach Brian Wirth.

Tuesday’s matchup at the Grays' new home at Catholic University turned into an offensive clinic, culminating in a 19-7 victory for Alexandria.

Aces third baseman Noah Harvey (Richmond) put together a defining performance, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, two walks, and a franchise-record eight RBIs. His night beat the previous team single-game record of six RBIs.

Harvey’s historic night started with a battle. Coming out of an early-season slump, he forced a 3-2 count in his first plate appearance.

"I felt like I was seeing the ball well," he said. "The 3-2 pitch was a slider that sat over the middle. I put a good swing on it. After that at-bat, I knew I was feeling pretty good."

That single swing got him back in rhythm. Harvey repeatedly stepped up with runners in scoring position, delivering with total composure.

"There’s no pressure," he said regarding the RBI record. "All of us have been playing this game long enough to where it’s just a game. It’s going to be the same exact game we played when we were six years old."

He credits his approach for helping him to react to certain pitches he saw.

"I’m always hunting a fastball early in a count," Harvey explained. "If my timing is good for the fastball, I’m going to be able to react. It ended up being a spinner, so I was able to react and put a good swing on it. Just starting slow and early, sitting fastball, reacting to anything else."

Beyond setting records, the summer league represents a critical development window for the young infielder.

"I think just getting more at-bats, seeing different pitchers," Harvey said. "I'm also kind of experimenting with what pitches I can swing at in what counts, and what kind of success I can have."

Originally a shortstop, Harvey is also utilizing the summer to expand his defensive versatility.

"I'm getting more comfortable at the other positions around the infield," Harvey noted. "I’ve always been a shortstop, and I’ve kind of bounced around the infield at school."

With Harvey locked in at the plate and embracing the grind, the Aces’ offense looks to keep threatening franchise high-water marks all summer long.