The Kitchener Panthers (16-18) outlasted the Hamilton Cardinals (5-27) on Thursday after six lead changes, squeaking out a 8-4 win at Jack Couch Park.

Mitch Delaney racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Kitchener Panthers. He singled in the first innings.

Adam Echlin improved to 3-1 on the year by picking up the win for the Kitchener Panthers. He allowed four runs over six innings. He struck out 11, walked none and surrendered eight hits.

Tim Black ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his sixth loss of the year. He allowed six runs in six innings, walked two and struck out four.