Peoria scored in the second and led the rest of the way as the Javelinas defeated Mesa 4-2 in Mesa.
Scooter Gennett (Milwaukee) had a pair of doubles to lead Peoria. Tyler Lyons (St. Louis) got the win, giving up a run on four hits and a walk in five innings. The save went to David Kopp (Peoria), who gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth.
For the Solar Sox, Aaron Hicks was 2-for-2 with two doubles and a walk, scoring once. Brian Dozier was 0-for-4. Trey McNutt (Cubs) took the loss, giving up two runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks in four innings. Dakota Watts worked two scoreless innings of relief, giving up two hits.
Mesa travels to Peoria tomorrow afternoon.