Story by Narrative Science.

The Thunder (schaefer (20-5) refused to relinquish the lead after grabbing it early against the Ford of Smithtown (14-11), recording an 18-3 victory on Sunday at Firemans Front Field.

The game was decided quickly as the Thunder (schaefer exerted their will early with 14 runs in the first three innings.

A fielder's choice, a two-run triple by Rich Johannesen, a single by Mitch Schloskberg, , , an RBI single by Artie LaFranca, a three-run triple by Ed Schaefer, and an RBI single by Steve Comer in the first inning and a solo home run by Tom Stanger and a three-run home run by Jordan Bauer during the second inning supplied the early offense for the Thunder (schaefer.

Bauer racked up four RBIs on three hits for the Thunder (schaefer.

Joe Guido got the win, running his season record to 5-0. He allowed three runs over four innings. He struck out none, walked two and surrendered four hits.

Larry Laspisa (6-4) took the loss for the Ford of Smithtown. He allowed 18 runs in three innings, walked seven and struck out none.

The Thunder (schaefer pounded the Ford of Smithtown pitching, as seven hitters combined for 13 hits, 17 RBIs and 16 runs scored.