Tyler Dierke kept the Pittsfield Suns (7-9) off the board during his seven innings of work and the Torrington Titans (8-5) beat the Pittsfield Suns, 7-4.

Dierke struck out three and allowed one walk and three hits.

Rich Graef had a busy day at the plate, collecting two extra-base hits. He singled in the second inning and doubled in the fourth and fifth innings.

The Pittsfield Suns were led by Brendan Slattery's hitting. Slattery went 3-4 and scored one run. He singled in the second and fourth innings and doubled in the ninth inning.

Tom Darby (0-2) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just four innings, walked three, struck out three, and allowed three runs.

The Torrington Titans were sparked by Kevin Lum and Graef, who teamed up for six hits and three RBIs.