Both the Traverse City Beach Bums (38-20) and the Joliet Slammers (24-34) put runners aboard on Sunday, but it was the Traverse City Beach Bums that were able to take advantage, pulling out a 10-6 win at Wuerfel Park.
Jose Vargas racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Traverse City Beach Bums. He homered in the first inning and singled in the fifth inning.
Patrick Norris racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Joliet Slammers. He tripled in the seventh inning.
Bennett Whitmore got the win, running his season record to 5-2. He allowed four runs over six innings. He struck out two, walked two and surrendered six hits.
Michal Perconte ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his third loss of the year. He lasted just three innings, walked four, struck out five, and allowed five runs.