Devon Reed brought home the go-ahead run to give the Hamilton Joes (10-19) the lead in the sixth inning, as the Hamilton Joes hung on to beat the Lima Locos (18-11) 8-7 on Monday.
Jacob Moody singled to start the sixth. He then went from first to third on a double by Austin Rooke. Finally, Reed came to the plate with the game scoreless in the sixth inning and singled, scoring Moody and Rooke.Reed racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Hamilton Joes. He singled in the sixth and seventh innings.
The Hamilton Joes held off the Lima Locos, as the Lima Locos were unable to overcome a six-run seventh inning deficit.
The Lima Locos scored on an RBI double by Garrett Black in the seventh inning and , , , an error, and a sacrifice fly by Ivan de Jesus in the eighth inning. Despite their efforts, the Lima Locos couldn't get over the hump.
Tommy Ricciardi racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Hamilton Joes. He homered in the seventh inning.
Ryan Riga recorded his first win of the year for the Hamilton Joes. He allowed one run over six innings. He struck out none, walked one and surrendered eight hits.
Brian Clark was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just six innings, walked none, struck out one, and allowed four runs.