The Washington Wild Things (27-39) and the River City Rascals (33-34) both threatened with rallies, but it was the Washington Wild Things that eventually took advantage of them in a 5-3 win at T. R. Hughes Ballpark.

The Washington Wild Things staved off the River City Rascals as the River City Rascals were unable to match the Washington Wild Things down the stretch.

The River City Rascals scored one run in the seventh on a solo home run by Chris Andreas. Still, the River City Rascals couldn't catch the Washington Wild Things.

Shawn Smith brought the heat against the River City Rascals during his outing. The River City Rascals managed just two hits off of Smith, who allowed no earned runs, walked two and struck out two during his five innings of work.

Liam Ohlmann (0-1) took the loss for the River City Rascals. He lasted just four innings, walked five, struck out four, and allowed four runs.