The Hutchinson Monarchs (3-1) trailed by three in the ninth, but the Hutchinson Monarchs recovered thanks to a key in the tenth inning from Jake Gaul to pull out an 8-7 win in 10 innings over the Derby Twins (0-2) at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Monday.

With the score tied at six in the tenth inning,, scoring Terrell Brown.

Gaul did his best to jumpstart the offense for the Hutchinson Monarchs, reaching base two times. He singled in the third inning.

The Hutchinson Monarchs held off the Derby Twins, as the Derby Twins were unable to overcome a two-run tenth inning deficit.

The Derby Twins scored one run in the tenth on an RBI single by Travis Laird. Still, the Derby Twins couldn't draw even.

Scott Splett racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Hutchinson Monarchs. He homered in the ninth inning.

Michael Schoolcraft got the win, running his season record to 1-0. He allowed one run over one inning. Schoolcraft struck out one, walked two and gave up one hit.

Tyler Fehringer (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 1 1/3 innings, walked two, struck out one, and allowed two runs.