It took 10 innings, but the Washington Wild Things (53-37) managed to put away the Gateway Grizzlies (49-42) 3-2 on Friday at GCS Ballpark.

With the score tied at two,, scoring Jose Dore.

Shawn Blackwell pitched seven innings and allowed one earned run, six hits and one walk while striking out five.

A bright spot for the Gateway Grizzlies in the defeat was Tyler Thompson, who allowed only zero runs while striking out seven.

Alfonso Yevoli got the win, running his season record to 4-5. He struck out three, walked one and surrendered no hits.

Luke Westphal (3-5) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just one inning, walked three, struck out none, and allowed one run.