The Cincinnati Steam (17-14) and the Irish Hills Leprechauns (17-16) both threatened with rallies, but it was the Cincinnati Steam that eventually took advantage of them in a 4-2 win at McLeary Fld (Western Hills HS).

Roger Danison racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Cincinnati Steam. He doubled in the first inning and tripled in the third innings.

Shane Smith picked up the win for the Cincinnati Steam. Smith allowed two earned runs, five hits and no walks while striking out three over seven innings of work.

Nick Laio couldn't get it done on the bump for the Irish Hills Leprechauns, taking a loss. He lasted just five innings, walked six, struck out six, and allowed four runs.