The Washington Wild Things (31-40) built an early lead against the Schaumburg Boomers (29-42), scoring three runs in the first inning, en route to a 5-2 win on Saturday at Schaumburg Boomers Stadium.

The Washington Wild Things scored in the first on an RBI single by Scott Kalamar, an RBI single by Jimmy Yezzo, an RBI single by Daniel Poma, and an RBI single by Poma.

Matt Ford had a hot bat for the Washington Wild Things. Ford went 3-5 and scored one run. He singled in the first and fifth innings and doubled in the ninth inning.

Jonathan Kountis pitched lights out for the Washington Wild Things. Kountis held the Schaumburg Boomers hitless over one inning, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out three.

Tim Giel recorded his third win of the year for the Washington Wild Things. He struck out two, walked one and surrendered two hits.

Brett Mabry (4-3) took the loss for the Schaumburg Boomers. He lasted just six innings, walked none, struck out four, and allowed four runs.