Michael Rizzitello collected three hits, helping the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs (17-24) to a 9-5 victory over the Worcester Bravehearts (24-18) on Wednesday at Doyle Field.
He singled in the second and fifth innings and homered in the seventh inning.Brendan OReilly racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Worcester Bravehearts. He singled in the fourth inning and doubled in the sixth inning.
Evan Mackintosh got his second win for the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs despite allowing five runs over six innings. Mackintosh struck out two, walked none and gave up eight hits.
Sam Ross ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his fourth loss of the year. He lasted just two innings, walked three, struck out two, and allowed three runs.