Chris Smith threw a shutout to lift the Washington Wild Things (32-41) to a 3-0 win over the Normal CornBelters (23-51) at The Corn Crib.

The Washington Wild Things' Smith kept the Normal CornBelters off the scoreboard for all nine innings he was on the hill. He pitched a shutout, allowing no opposing players to cross the plate on four hits while ringing up seven.

Michael Bando got on base two times in the game for the Washington Wild Things. He scored one run and had one RBI. He homered in the third inning.

Jacob Liedka ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his ninth loss of the year. He lasted just eight innings, walked two, struck out six, and allowed one run.