Tyler Thamann went 2-4, helping the Hamilton Joes (1-0) to a 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Steam (0-1) on Tuesday at Foundation Field.
He tripled in the second inning and singled in the seventh inning.Alex Cain struck out four, paving the way for a the Hamilton Joes win. The Hamilton Joes' pitcher gave up just six hits over five shutout innings.
Brad Kirschner (0-1) took the loss for the Cincinnati Steam. He lasted just seven innings, walked one, struck out seven, and allowed three runs.