The Austin Blue Sox beat the Rochester Royals 5-2 in Rochester Wednesday.

John Kirby struck out seven in nine innings of work for the Blue Sox (6-7 overall, 1-2 Southern Minny).

Nate Wilson went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs, Mark Harber went 2-for-5 with a double and Quinn Yocom was 1-for-3.