Blake Nation hopes every outing could go as well as Saturday, as Nation struck out 13 batters to carry the Fort Worth Cats (19-16) to a 4-2 victory over the McAllen Thunder (12-24) at LaGrave Field.

The Fort Worth Cats held off the McAllen Thunder, as the McAllen Thunder were unable to overcome a four-run fifth inning deficit.

The McAllen Thunder scored two runs in the ninth on a two-run home run by Mike Demperio. Despite their efforts, the McAllen Thunder couldn't finish the comeback.

Chuck Caufield reached base three times. He scored one run and had one RBI. He doubled in the third inning.

Demperio racked up two RBIs on one hit for the McAllen Thunder. He homered in the ninth inning.

Alexei Perez (1-1) took the loss for the McAllen Thunder. He lasted just five innings, walked three, struck out three, and allowed four runs.