The Lake Erie Monarchs (0-1) had a tough outing on Thursday, as the Lima Locos (1-0) dominated in a 14-2 win at Ned Skeldon Stadium.

The Lima Locos scored seven runs in the fourth on , an error, an RBI single by Zach Fields, an RBI single by Alex Liquori, and a three-run single by Shawn Sanders.

Fields got on base three times in the game for the Lima Locos. He scored three runs and had one RBI.

Tyler Miller brought the heat against the Lake Erie Monarchs during his outing. Miller held the Lake Erie Monarchs hitless over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out none.

Ethan McKenney recorded his first win of the year for the Lima Locos. He allowed one run over three innings. He struck out none, walked none and surrendered four hits.

Heath Slatton (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just three innings, walked six, struck out two, and allowed five runs.