The Hamilton Joes (0-1) didn't stand a chance on Thursday, as the Cincinnati Steam (1-0) captured a blowout 13-3 win at Foundation Field.
The Cincinnati Steam scored six runs in the fifth on the Cincinnati Steam scored in the fifth on an RBI single by Alex Corna, an RBI single by Andre Jernigan, an RBI single by Jernigan, a two-run single by Max Foley, and an RBI single by Treg Haberkorn.
Haberkorn racked up two RBIs on four hits for the Cincinnati Steam.
Hunter Dunn handled the Hamilton Joes' lineup with ease, racking up seven strikeouts. Dunn allowed no earned runs, three hits and one walk over four innings.
RJ Thompson racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Hamilton Joes. He singled in the first inning and doubled in the sixth inning.
Brad Kirschner recorded his first win of the year for the Cincinnati Steam. He allowed one run over five innings. Kirschner struck out five, walked three and gave up six hits.
Tristan Hammans was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just two innings, walked four, struck out one, and allowed four runs.