Stephen Joe was cold coming off the bench, but Joe warmed up quickly as Joe stroked a key pinch-hit single in the one to lead the GEN Twins (18-20) to a 4-2 win over the Niagara (22-16) on Sunday at McDonough Park.
With the GEN Twins trailing by two, Joe came to the plate and singled, bringing home Luke Stewart.
The GEN Twins got their bats going early, scoring three runs in the first inning to pull ahead of the Niagara.
Stewart got on base three times in the game for the GEN Twins. He scored one run and had one RBI. He singled in the second and third innings.
Matt Jimenez struck out five hitters en route to the the GEN Twins win. Jimenez allowed one earned run on five hits and two walks over six innings.
Frank Grandinette ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his third loss of the year. He lasted just 2 1/3 innings, walked three, struck out two, and allowed three runs.