Kyle Winkler had two extra base hits, helping the Utica Blue Sox (19-7) to a 5-0 victory over the Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs (12-13) on Monday at Donovan Stadium.
He doubled in the fourth and fifth innings.The Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs had no answer for Brandon Romero, who kept runners off the basepaths in his appearance. Romero held the Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs hitless over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out one.
Nolan Freeman recorded his third win of the year for the Utica Blue Sox. He struck out three, walked one and surrendered nine hits.
Anthony Rupp (1-1) took the loss for the Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs. He lasted just six innings, walked none, struck out four, and allowed four runs.
The Utica Blue Sox were sparked by Winkler and Mitchell Clandra, who teamed up for four hits and four RBIs.