Washington Falls to Joliet

Washington, PA –The Slammers got the best of the Wild Things Thursday night with a final score victory of 5-0. Joliet’s Sean Townsley (3-2) picked up the win for the Slammers, surrendering eight hits and striking out five in five innings pitched. Washington’s Chase Cunningham (2-3) is charged with the loss.

The Slammers took the early lead in the top of the 1st, a walk and hit batter set up a Carter Bell RBI single to give the Slammers a go ahead 1-0 lead. The Wild Things answered with singles from Jamal Austin, Ricky Rodriguez, and David Popkins but strong defense from the Slammers prevented any runners from scoring. Austin and Rodriguez found themselves in scoring position once again with a pair of singles in the bottom of the third but were once again prevented from scoring.

Joliet’s Jake Gronsky drove in the second run for the Slammers with an RBI double that would extend the lead to 2-0. A hit batter and wild pitch in the top of the 7th brought home Nico Zych to extend the lead to 3-0. The Slammers added two more runs for insurance in the top of the 8th with an RBI single from Marc Flores and Sac fly from Jake Gronsky, giving Joliet a final of 5-0.

The Wild Things continue their home stand tomorrow night as the Windy City ThunderBolts visit CONSOL Energy Park for the start of three game series. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05p.m. EDT. For tickets visit the box office at CONSOL Energy Park or call 724 250 9555.

Box Score: http://www.pointstreak.com/baseball/boxscore.html?gameid=319951

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