The Worcester Bravehearts (19-8) beat the Bristol Blues (13-15) 7-5 in seven innings on Monday at Muzzy Field behind Dante Ricciardi, who went 2-4.
He doubled in the third inning and singled in the seventh inning.Zach Whitaker struck out three hitters en route to the the Worcester Bravehearts win. The Worcester Bravehearts' pitcher gave up just four hits over five shutout innings.
Andrew Kendrick racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Bristol Blues. He tripled in the sixth inning.
Mike Kreiger (1-1) took the loss for the Bristol Blues. He lasted just 3 2/3 innings, walked none, struck out three, and allowed three runs.