The West Palm Beach Sharks (14-14) built an early lead against the Florida Pokers (13-17), scoring four runs in the first inning, en route to a 8-5 win on Wednesday at Cypress Park C S.

The West Palm Beach Sharks scored in the first on an RBI single by Tucker Norton, an RBI single by William De la Cruz, and a two-run single by Austin Leggett.

DJ Paone racked up two RBIs on three hits for the West Palm Beach Sharks. He tripled in the seventh inning and singled in the second and ninth innings.

Barry Buchowski reached base three times. He scored two runs and had one RBI. He singled in the third and eighth innings.

Dominic Danetti recorded his fifth win of the year for the West Palm Beach Sharks. He allowed four runs over six innings. He struck out five, walked four and surrendered six hits.

Mike Ruppenthal (1-3) took the loss for the Florida Pokers. He allowed six runs in 1 2/3 innings, walked six and struck out two.