The Windy City ThunderBolts (2-0) shut the door early on the Frontier Greys (0-2), capturing an 11-4 victory on Saturday at Standard Bank Stadium.
With seven runs in the first three innings, the Windy City ThunderBolts left no doubt about the eventual outcome.
A two-run single by Max White, a sacrifice fly by Evan Button, an error, and an error during the second inning fueled the Windy City ThunderBolts' offense early.Ryan McIntyre went a perfect 4-4 at the plate for the Windy City ThunderBolts. He doubled in the second inning and singled in the third, fifth, and eighth innings.
Jon Minucci had a hot bat for the Frontier Greys. Minucci went 2-4, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the fourth inning and homered in the eighth inning.
Jake Fisher improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Windy City ThunderBolts. He allowed two runs over six innings. He struck out five, walked two and surrendered six hits.
Clint Wright ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He allowed seven runs in four innings, walked one and struck out two.