A nine-run explosion in the sixth inning lifted the Sacramento Heat (3-3) to a 10-4 win over the Next Level Athletics at Sacramento St. on Wednesday.

The Sacramento Heat scored in the sixth on a two-run single by Jack Walsh, a fielder's choice, , a hit by pitch, a two-run double by Miles Haddad, and a two-run single by Adam Finlay.

Haddad racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Sacramento Heat.

Donnie Gardiner improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Sacramento Heat. He allowed one run over three innings. He struck out one, walked one and surrendered three hits.

Ocallaghan was charged with the loss. He lasted just two-thirds of an inning, walked none, struck out one, and allowed two runs.