The Licking County Settlers (7-3) beat the Hamilton Joes 9-3 on Saturday at Foundation Field after a five-run explosion in the third inning.

Matt Parisi racked up three RBIs on one hit for the Licking County Settlers. He homered in the fourth inning.

Patrick Kinney handled the Hamilton Joes (4-7)'s lineup with ease, racking up nine strikeouts. The Licking County Settlers' pitcher gave up just three hits over four shutout innings.

Heath Bowers recorded his first win of the year for the Licking County Settlers. He allowed three runs over five innings. Bowers struck out five, walked three and gave up seven hits.

Kurtis Watkins (0-1) took the loss for the Hamilton Joes. He lasted just 2 1/3 innings, walked three, struck out two, and allowed five runs.