The Brantford Red Sox (23-4)'s four first-inning runs built an early lead that helped bring home an 8-4 win over the Hamilton Cardinals (5-23) on Sunday at Bernie Arbour Memorial Stadium.

Scott Thorman racked up three RBIs on one hit for the Brantford Red Sox. He homered in the sixth inning.

The Brantford Red Sox got the win thanks in large part to Brian Sikorski's dominant, seven-strikeout performance. Sikorski allowed two earned runs on seven hits and one walk over seven innings.

Chike Springer racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Hamilton Cardinals. He homered in the second inning.

Matt Betts (0-4) took the loss for the Hamilton Cardinals. He allowed eight runs in six innings, walked four and struck out two.