The Utica (19-14) used a six-run explosion in the eleventh inning to get past the Adirondack (17-14) 13-7 on Saturday at Robert Smith Sports Complex .
Blaine Tanner pushed the Utica ahead, in the eleventh inning, and the lead lasted until the final out. With the score tied at seven in the eleventh inning, Tanner came to the plate and singled, bringing home Matt Bahnick.
Stephen Dezzi racked up three RBIs on four hits for the Utica. He doubled in the third inning and singled in the fifth, sixth, and eleventh innings.
Ryan Sadler recorded his first win of the year for the Utica. Sadler struck out two, walked one and gave up one hit.
Ryan Krokos (1-2) was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed six runs in 1 2/3 innings, walked one and struck out one.