Friday was a great day for Chris Smith, as Smith threw a shutout to carry the Washington Wild Things (8-10) to a 5-0 victory over the Normal CornBelters at Consol Energy Park, Wash. PA.

The Washington Wild Things' Smith kept the Normal CornBelters (4-13) off the scoreboard for all nine innings he was on the hill. He pitched a shutout, allowing no runs on three hits while striking out four.

The Washington Wild Things scored four runs in the first inning to build an early lead.

Tim Leary racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Washington Wild Things. He homered in the first inning.

Tyler Lavigne couldn't get it done on the hill for the Normal CornBelters, taking a loss. He lasted just two innings, walked one, struck out two, and allowed five runs.