The Xenia Scouts (18-8) and the Hamilton Joes (15-10) each put runners in scoring position on Saturday, but the Xenia Scouts capitalized on more RBI opportunities, pulling out a 3-1 win at Gradys Field.

The Xenia Scouts relied on Walter Rook IV to eat up innings en route to the win. Rook IV allowed one earned run, seven hits and no walks while striking out three over nine innings of work.

Darien Smith put together a nice outing. The Xenia Scouts managed just three hits off of the the Hamilton Joes' pitcher, who allowed two earned runs, walked two and struck out four during his six innings of work.

Smith ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his second loss of the year.