Story by Narrative Science.

The Washington Wild Things (51-34) jumped out to an early lead on the Gateway Grizzlies (47-39) and captured an 11-3 victory on Saturday at CONSOL Energy Park.

The game was decided quickly as the Washington Wild Things exerted their will early with five runs in the first three innings.

A three-run home run by Scott Kalamar and in the first inning and an RBI single by Carter Bell during the second inning supplied the early offense for the Washington Wild Things.

Kalamar racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Washington Wild Things.

Matt Purnell pitched lights out for the Washington Wild Things. Purnell held the Gateway Grizzlies hitless over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out one.

The Washington Wild Things' lineup had no answer for Dejai Oliver. Oliver held the Washington Wild Things hitless over 2 1/3 innings, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out four.

Shawn Blackwell recorded his tenth win of the year for the Washington Wild Things. He allowed two runs over five innings. He struck out five, walked three and surrendered four hits.

Tyler Thompson (3-4) took the loss for the Gateway Grizzlies. He allowed eight runs in four innings, walked five and struck out four.