The Gary SouthShore RailCats (48-48) took the last of six lead changes in a back-and-forth affair against the St Paul Saints (51-45), securing a 5-4 victory on Thursday at U.S. Steel Yard.

Trevor Willis went a perfect 1-1 at the dish for the Gary SouthShore RailCats. He tripled in the second inning.

Stephen Hiscock pitched seven innings and allowed two earned runs, five hits and two walks while striking out five.

Robert Coe was effective even in defeat, mowing down nine the Gary SouthShore RailCats batters and allowing three runs.

Dexter Carter recorded his second win of the year for the Gary SouthShore RailCats. He allowed one run over two-thirds of an inning. Carter struck out one, walked none and gave up two hits.

Billy Spottiswood couldn't get it done on the rubber for the St Paul Saints, taking a loss. He lasted just 1 1/3 innings, walked one, struck out two, and allowed one run.