A five-run explosion in the first inning carried the Xenia Scouts (9-6) to an 8-1 win over the Lake Erie Monarchs (5-11) at Gradys Field on Wednesday.

Adrian Marquez racked up three RBIs on three hits for the Xenia Scouts. He homered in the first inning and singled in the third and seventh innings.

Kyle Brunner pitched lights out for the Xenia Scouts. The Lake Erie Monarchs managed just one hit off of Brunner, who allowed one earned run, walked none and struck out four during his five innings of work.

Robert Zenas was charged with his fourth loss of the year. He lasted just one-third of an inning, walked none, struck out none, and allowed five runs.