The McAllen Thunder (22-40) beat the Edinburg Roadrunners (39-23) 5-2 on Saturday at Edinburg Stadium behind Gianison Rosa, who went 2-2.
He singled in the fourth inning and doubled in the sixth inning.The McAllen Thunder relied on Alex Smith to eat up innings en route to the win. Smith pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed one earned run, five hits and five walks while striking out one.
Vincent Blue led the Edinburg Roadrunners' offensive threat, as he got on base four times in the game. He singled in the first inning.
Rusty Jones had an impressive outing against the McAllen Thunder's lineup. Jones held the McAllen Thunder hitless over 1 1/3 innings, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out two.
Matison Smith ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his fourth loss of the year. He lasted just 6 2/3 innings, walked five, struck out two, and allowed five runs.