The Worcester Bravehearts (29-12) and the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs (15-25) both had scoring chances on Thursday, but it was the Worcester Bravehearts that were able to capitalize on them as they pulled out a 6-3 win at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitto.

Joe Caico paced the Worcester Bravehearts at the plate. Caico went 2-4, drove in one and scored two runs. He singled in the second inning and homered in the fourth inning.

Zach Whitaker struck out five, paving the way for a the Worcester Bravehearts win. Whitaker allowed two earned runs on five hits and one walk over six innings.

It was a good day at the plate for the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs' Grant Hoover. Hoover went 3-4 and scored one run. He singled in the second, fourth, and seventh innings.

Anthony Assante was charged with his fourth loss of the year. He lasted just four innings, walked one, struck out four, and allowed four runs.