Fans were treated to a high-scoring affair Tuesday as the Washington Wild Things (11-5) outscored the Traverse City Beach Bums (7-9) 15-8.
The teams totaled 18 hits in the game.
The Washington Wild Things blew out the Traverse City Beach Bums thanks to 11 hits, including zero extra base hits. The Washington Wild Things scored seven runs in the fifth on the Washington Wild Things scored in the fifth on a groundout by Ryan Kresky, a double by Jim Vahalik, a fielder's choice, a double by C.J. Beatty, and a solo home run by Stewart Ijames.
Beatty racked up five RBIs on two hits for the Washington Wild Things.
Tim Flight improved to 2-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Washington Wild Things. He allowed three runs over five innings. He struck out three, walked three and surrendered four hits.
Alex Gillingham was charged with his second loss of the year. He lasted just 3 2/3 innings, walked six, struck out four, and allowed five runs.