The Rockford Aviators (27-15) beat the Traverse City Beach Bums (29-14) 4-1 on Friday at Wuerfel Park behind Brian Bistagne, who collected three hits.
He doubled in the first inning and singled in the third and fourth innings.Tony Rizzotti picked up the win for the Rockford Aviators. Rizzotti allowed one earned run, four hits and one walk while striking out six over 7 2/3 innings of work.
Alex Phillips brought the heat against the Rockford Aviators during his outing. Phillips gave up just three hits, allowed one earned run, walked one and struck out two during his five innings of work.
Anthony Montefusco was charged with his fourth loss of the year. He lasted just four innings, walked one, struck out two, and allowed three runs.