The Grand Lake Mariners (21-17) and the Lake Erie Monarchs (15-23) both threatened with rallies, but it was the Grand Lake Mariners that eventually took advantage of them in a 5-3 win at Coldwater Park Baseball Field.

Tyler Paulsen racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Grand Lake Mariners. He homered in the second inning and singled in the eighth inning.

Nicholas Newton handled the Lake Erie Monarchs' lineup with ease, racking up nine strikeouts. Newton allowed three earned runs, seven hits and two walks over 7 2/3 innings.

Ross Haffey racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Lake Erie Monarchs. He singled in the first inning.

Gary Clift got the win, running his season record to 2-2. Clift struck out one, walked none and gave up no hits.

Caleb Smith ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his second loss of the year. He lasted just one inning, walked one, struck out none, and allowed three runs.