The Washington Wild Things (44-52) and the Evansville Otters (45-50) both threatened with rallies, but it was the Washington Wild Things that eventually took advantage of them in a 4-1 win at CONSOL Energy Park.
Gus Benusa racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Washington Wild Things. He singled in the first and third innings.
Chris Smith's six strikeouts were enough to push the Washington Wild Things past the Evansville Otters. Smith allowed one earned run on five hits and one walk over five innings.
DeAngelo Mack put himself in scoring position with two extra-base hits for the Evansville Otters. He doubled in the fourth and sixth innings.
Adam Champion (8-5) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just six innings, walked one, struck out two, and allowed four runs.