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WASHINGTON, PA - The Windy City ThunderBolts finished off a nine-game road trip Thursday, topping the Washington Wild Things 3-1.

Windy City (10-15) struck first with a solo home run from Christian Kuzemka in the second inning, his fourth of the season.

Washington (16-10) evened the score in the bottom of the second when Andrew Czech homered. With the home run, Czech extended his on-base streak to 55 games. 

In the top of the third, the Bolts struck twice. Henry Kusiak extended his hitting streak to seven games with an RBI single. Joe Johnson notched an RBI groundout for a 3-1 Windy City lead. 

Kusiak now has four multi-hit performances during the seven-game streak, going 11-for-25 and driving in seven runs.

The Wild Things recorded offense from Derek Gellos who knocked two hits in the ball game, including his first professional smack. Caleb McNeely went 3-for-4. 

The Thunderbolts received hits from JJ Figueroa (double) and Cam Phelts (single). Phelts also stole two bags, accumulating 24 on the season, a league lead.

Will Armbruester (1-1) tossed seven innings, allowing one run on eight hits while walking two and striking out two.

Jack Mahoney pitched a perfect eighth inning, striking out two. Greg Duncan logged his third save of the season.

Malik Barrington tossed six innings, allowing three earned runs on four hits while walking one and striking out five. 

Windy City returns home to Ozinga Field Friday at 6:35 CDT against the Schaumburg Boomers. It's Minecraft and Roblox Night featuring a postgame fireworkss how. All fans 21 and older receive a free koozie presented by JULIE INC. Michael Barker (1-2, 6.75) starts for the Bolts against Schaumburg's John Wilson (2-0, 3.09). Fans not in attendance can find the broadcast at wcthunderbolts.com.