William Beckwith went 2-5, sparking the Washington Wild Things (14-5) to a 3-1 victory over the Rockford Aviators (8-11) on Friday at Aviator Stadium.

Alex Kaminsky allowed no earned runs, four hits and one walk while striking out five over 6 2/3 innings of work.

Pat Butler improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Washington Wild Things. Butler struck out none, walked one and gave up no hits.

David Wayne Russo was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just one inning, walked one, struck out none, and allowed one run.