The Licking County Settlers (15-7) outlasted the Lima Locos (13-7) on Tuesday after three lead changes, squeaking out a 5-3 win at Simmons Field.

The Licking County Settlers finally managed to grab the lead after a strong eighth inning. A two-run error scored Cody Angus and Lucas Calderon and gave the Licking County Settlers the lead for good.

Jonathan Finnegan was solid at the plate for the Licking County Settlers. Finnegan went 3-5, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the second, fourth, and ninth innings.

Ivan de Jesus racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Lima Locos. He singled in the first inning and homered in the fourth inning.

Heath Bowers improved to 3-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Licking County Settlers. He allowed three runs over seven innings. He struck out three, walked two and surrendered eight hits.

Matt Vollenwieder (3-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just one inning, walked one, struck out three, and allowed two runs.