The Sanford Mainers (14-25) built an early edge on Monday, but the Newport Gulls (30-10) roared back to steal a 5-4 victory at Cardines Field.
An RBI single by Brett Winger gave the Newport Gulls the lead in the seventh inning.
Charlie White racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Newport Gulls. He singled in the fifth inning.
A bright spot for the Sanford Mainers in the defeat was Matt Horan, who allowed only two runs while striking out eight.
Brett Graves got the win, running his season record to 1-0. Graves struck out one, walked none and gave up one hit.
Rohn Pierce couldn't get it done on the bump for the Sanford Mainers, taking a loss. He lasted just 1 2/3 innings, walked none, struck out two, and allowed three runs.