CHILLICOTHE, Ohio - The Chillicothe Paints, presented by Adena Health System, topped the Johnstown Mill Rats 3-2 Tuesday night at VA Memorial Stadium, earning the Paints their ninth-consecutive win.

For the ninth-consecutive game, the Paints (16-12) scored in the first inning, plating two runs on a two-out single from Colin Summerhill.

Johnstown got a lead off home run from Dylan Swarmer in the top of the sixth. Later in the inning, Damian Yenzi singled, advancing to third base on a throwing error by the Paints' catcher. Yenzi scored on an infield hit by Ben Newbert, tying the game 2-2.

The Paints got the game's final run in the bottom of the sixth. Nathan Karaffa reached on an infield single, advancing to second on a walk and third on a fielder's choice. Jake Silverstein worked a bases-loaded walk, scoring Karaffa and giving Chillicothe a 3-2 lead, the eventual final.

Jake Norris got the start for the Paints, earning a no decision after allowing one run on five hits and striking out five over 5 1/3 innings. Drew Wilson (2-2) earned the win, tossing 2/3 of an inning, allowing just one unearned run on two hits, walking one and striking one out. Dane Armbrustmacher earned his first save of the season. The lefthander pitched the final three innings for Chillicothe, striking out eight of the nine batters he faced, including the final seven Mill Rats batters. 

Chilliicothe looks for ten-straight wins Wednesday night when they host the Mill Rats at 7:05 p.m. It's a Winning Wednesday Gas Giveaway by Valero.