The Worcester Bravehearts (28-12) had a tough outing on Wednesday, as the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs (15-24) dominated in a 10-2 win at Doyle Field.
The Wachusett Dirt Dawgs scored four runs in the third on the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs scored in the third on a sacrifice fly by Grant Hoover, an RBI double by TJ Ward, a double by Ward, , and a single by Kyle Bonicki.
Ward racked up five RBIs on two hits for the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs.
The Worcester Bravehearts' lineup had no answer for Joe Thomas. The Worcester Bravehearts managed just one hit off of the the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs' pitcher, who allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out three during his 2 1/3 innings of work.
Ryan Ward paced the Worcester Bravehearts at the plate. Ward went 3-4 and drove in one. He singled in the first, fourth, and sixth innings.
Eric Close (2-1) took the loss for the Worcester Bravehearts. He allowed six runs in 2 2/3 innings, walked two and struck out three.