The Rio Grande Valley Whitewings (24-19) pounded the McAllen Thunder (16-28) on Thursday 8-1 at Edinburg Stadium.

The Rio Grande Valley Whitewings scored three runs in the sixth on a fielder's choice and a two-run single by Rudy Yan.

Yan went a perfect 3-3 at the plate for the Rio Grande Valley Whitewings.

Coleman Stephens recorded his third win of the year for the Rio Grande Valley Whitewings. He allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings. Stephens struck out four, walked four and gave up five hits.

Kedrick Martin ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his third loss of the year. He lasted just 1 2/3 innings, walked two, struck out none, and allowed three runs.