Wyatt Ares starred at the mound and the plate to lift the Red Wings past the Iron Birds, 7-6, Saturday night at Benevento Park.

Ares started on the mound and struck out the side in each of the first two innings, then had a hit as part of a five-run uprising in the third frame. Jack Connolly and Chris Libby also had hits during the rally.

In the field, Brady Cullen and Nathan Barstow turned in web gems to thwart Iron Birds rallies.

The win improves the Red Wings to 4-4 on the season, good for third place in the NRLL Minors.