The Alameda Merchants (21-13) built an early lead against the Sacramento Heat (18-17), scoring four runs in the first inning, en route to a 6-3 win on Sunday at College of Alameda.

Thomas Peter racked up three RBIs on one hit for the Alameda Merchants. He homered in the first inning.

The Sacramento Heat's Hayden Duer was perfect at the dish, going 3-3. He singled in the second, fifth, and seventh innings.

Richard Boe improved to 1-3 on the year by picking up the win for the Alameda Merchants. He allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings. Boe struck out four, walked six and gave up seven hits.

Chris Moreno couldn't get it done on the rubber for the Sacramento Heat, taking a loss. He allowed six runs in six innings, walked one and struck out four.