Both the Rockford Aviators (19-9) and the Joliet Slammers (11-18) put runners aboard on Tuesday, but it was the Rockford Aviators that were able to take advantage, pulling out a 5-4 win at Silver Cross Field.

Despite the loss, the Joliet Slammers' Kevin Walter dominated the Rockford Aviators' batters, giving up one run and striking out eight.

Patrick Dolan recorded his first win of the year for the Rockford Aviators. Dolan struck out two, walked none and gave up no hits.

Navery Moore (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 1 2/3 innings, walked none, struck out one, and allowed two runs.