It took 10 innings, but the Lafayette Aviators (2-1) managed to put away the West Virginia Miners (2-2) 4-3 on Sunday at Linda K. Epling Stadium.

With the score tied at three in the tenth inning,, bringing home Aaron Bence.

Bence did his best to jumpstart the offense for the Lafayette Aviators, reaching base four times. He singled in the seventh, eighth, and tenth innings.

Steven Skolarz allowed one earned run, five hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings of work.

A bright spot for the West Virginia Miners in the defeat was Clyde Yoder, who allowed only two runs while striking out five.

Evan Warden recorded his first win of the year for the Lafayette Aviators. He allowed two runs over 3 2/3 innings. He struck out three, walked none and surrendered four hits.

Calvin Coker (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just two innings, walked three, struck out one, and allowed one run.