Friday: Washington 5, Windy City 3.

Recap: The Wild Things scored four runs in the fourth and tacked on another in the fifth in the victory. Starter Jeff Sonnenberg pitched 81/3 innings and improved his record to 6-7. He allowed nine hits.

Record: 38-49, fifth place in the East Division of the Frontier League.

Today: The Wild Things continue their three-game series at Windy City (50-35) at 8:05 p.m.

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