Gerardo Avila collected three hits as the River City Rascals (11-2) took home a 5-1 victory over the Traverse City Beach Bums (7-6) at T. R. Hughes Ballpark on Tuesday.

The Traverse City Beach Bums had no answer for Jason Sullivan, who kept runners off the basepaths in his appearance. The Traverse City Beach Bums managed just three hits off of Sullivan, who allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out four during his five innings of work.

Brian Heere paced the Traverse City Beach Bums at the plate. Heere went 1-4, drove in one and scored one run. He homered in the eighth inning.

David Deminsky (1-1) took the loss for the Traverse City Beach Bums. He lasted just 4 2/3 innings, walked three, struck out three, and allowed three runs.