Tuesday was a great day for Tim Murdick, as Murdick struck out 11 batters to carry the Utica (10-8) to a 13-1 victory over the SYR Salt Cats (5-13) at Donovan Stadium.

The biggest inning for the Utica was the fourth. In the inning the Utica scored seven runs.

Stephen Dezzi racked up three RBIs on three hits for the Utica. He singled in the first, fourth, and sixth innings.

Mike Lalonde (0-3) was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed 11 runs in five innings, walked two and struck out four.