Devon Rodriguez went 2-4 and hit a home run, sparking the Rockford Aviators (12-1) to an 8-7 victory over the Traverse City Beach Bums (5-7) on Friday at Aviator Stadium.

Reggie Lawson racked up two RBIs on three hits for the Traverse City Beach Bums. He homered in the fifth inning and singled in the first and ninth innings.

David Russo recorded his first win of the year for the Rockford Aviators. He struck out two, walked one and surrendered two hits.

Chris Rice was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just zero innings, walked one, struck out none, and allowed two runs.