The Traverse City Beach Bums (11-13) beat the Joliet Slammers (11-13) 8-3 in seven innings on Wednesday at Silver Cross Field behind Jake Rhodes, who had two extra base hits.
He singled in the fourth inning, doubled in the fifth inning, and homered in the seventh inning.Chad Stang went a perfect 3-3 at the dish for the Joliet Slammers. He singled in the second, fourth, and sixth innings.
Casey Delgado improved to 4-1 on the year by picking up the win for the Traverse City Beach Bums. He allowed three runs over six innings. He struck out five, walked none and surrendered eight hits.
Matt Dillon couldn't get it done on the hill for the Joliet Slammers, taking a loss. He lasted just 4 2/3 innings, walked three, struck out six, and allowed five runs.
Jeff DeBlieux, Rhodes and Yazy Arbelo helped lead the Traverse City Beach Bums. They combined for seven hits and five RBIs.