After five lead changes in Monday's game at Subway Field, the Thunder Bay Border Cats (28-30) finally pulled out a 5-4 win over the Mankato MoonDogs (38-20).

The Thunder Bay Border Cats pulled out the win thanks to a strong seventh inning. A wild pitch scored Brett Kay to give the Thunder Bay Border Cats the lead for good.

Kay had two extra-base hits for the Thunder Bay Border Cats. He singled in the third inning and tripled in the first and seventh innings.

James Buckelew's six strikeouts were enough to push the Thunder Bay Border Cats past the Mankato MoonDogs. Buckelew allowed two earned runs, five hits and four walks over seven innings.

Craig Massoni boosted his batting average thanks to a perfect 2-2 day at the plate to pace the Mankato MoonDogs. He singled in the first inning and doubled in the seventh inning.

Trevor Belicek was charged with his third loss of the year. He lasted just one-third of an inning, walked one, struck out none, and allowed two runs.