The Pittsfield Suns (24-21) and the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs (7-38) exchanged the lead five times on Thursday, but the Pittsfield Suns ended up on top with a 5-3 win over the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs.

The Pittsfield Suns took the lead in the fourth inning and held on for the victory. A sacrifice fly by Ryan Deitrich scored Brandon Howard and gave the Pittsfield Suns the lead for good.

Tito Marrero paced the Pittsfield Suns at the plate. Marrero went 1-1, drove in one and scored one run. He.

Matt Timoney's eight strikeouts helped the Pittsfield Suns to the victory. Timoney allowed two earned runs, four hits and three walks over six innings.

Jeff Andersen (0-10) took the loss for the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs. He lasted just five innings, walked two, struck out three, and allowed three runs.