Zachary Gilcrease went 2-3, helping the Xenia Scouts (1-1) to a 7-2 victory over the Hamilton Joes (1-1) on Friday at Foundation Field.
He tripled in the fourth inning and singled in the eighth inning.Bradley Macciocchi racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Hamilton Joes. He singled in the second and fifth innings.
Brandon Pease got the win, running his season record to 1-0. Pease struck out two, walked two and gave up one hit.
Shea Murray couldn't get it done on the rubber for the Hamilton Joes, taking a loss. He lasted just 2 2/3 innings, walked three, struck out two, and allowed three runs.