NATE WILLIAMS kept the Katy Collegians (0-2) off the board during his seven innings of work and the Topeka Golden Giants (1-1) beat the Katy Collegians, 5-1.

WILLIAMS allowed five hits, one walk and struck out one.

ERIC CHERAY had two extra-base hits for the Topeka Golden Giants. He singled in the first inning and tripled in the fourth and seventh innings.

Marcus Carr got on base three times in the game for the Katy Collegians. He singled in the first and third innings.

Creighton Hoke couldn't get it done on the hill for the Katy Collegians, taking a loss. He lasted just five innings, walked two, struck out seven, and allowed four runs.