By Josh Cook

Ben Jukich and the Louisville Bats manhandled the Toledo Mud Hens on Wednesday night.

Jukich threw seven solid innings, while the Bats pounded out 11 hits to beat host Toledo 8-3 at Fifth Third Field.

The victory kept Louisville (77-61) a half-game behind Columbus (78-61), which beat Indianapolis 4-1 Wednesday, in the International League West with five games remaining in the regular season.