The Royals defeated the Red Dogs by a score of 5-1. Brian Burke pitched 5 scoreless innings, Mike Ahearn (4-4, 2R, 2B, RBI, SB) broke a 0-0 tie in the 5th inning with a clutch RBI single, and Steve Rivela added some insurance with a 3-run homerun in the top of the 7th.