The Traverse City Beach Bums (28-12) and the Joliet Slammers (18-24) both threatened with rallies, but it was the Traverse City Beach Bums that eventually took advantage of them in a 6-5 win at Silver Cross Field.

Reggie Lawson racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Traverse City Beach Bums. He singled in the second inning and homered in the eighth inning.

Kramer Champlin picked up the win for the Traverse City Beach Bums. Champlin pitched seven innings and allowed one earned run, six hits and two walks while striking out two.

Alfredo Rodriguez reached base two times in the game for the Joliet Slammers. He scored two runs and had one RBI. He homered in the ninth inning.

Kevin Walter (1-3) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 6 2/3 innings, walked five, struck out three, and allowed three runs.