Tanner Howell was cold coming off the bench, but Howell warmed up quickly as Howell stroked a key pinch-hit single in the nine to lead the Dayton Docs (9-18) to an 8-7 win over the Stark County Terriers (14-14) on Friday at Walsh University.

With the Dayton Docs trailing by one in the ninth inning, Howell came to the plate and singled.

The Dayton Docs were in a difficult situation in the eighth inning before they recovered for the win.

Garrett Gray got on base two times in the game for the Dayton Docs. He also drove in one runner. He doubled in the fifth inning and singled in the ninth inning.

The Dayton Docs staved off the Stark County Terriers as the Stark County Terriers were unable to match the Dayton Docs down the stretch.

The Stark County Terriers scored one run in the ninth on a groundout by Roger Christensen. Still, the Stark County Terriers couldn't draw even.

Luke Langdon improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Dayton Docs. He allowed two runs over 2 1/3 innings. He struck out none, walked none and surrendered three hits.

Ryan Hotmer couldn't get it done on the bump for the Stark County Terriers, taking a loss. He lasted just one inning, walked none, struck out one, and allowed two runs.

The Dayton Docs were sparked by Sawyer Polen and Zach Mosbarger, who teamed up for six hits and three RBIs.