The Lorain County Ironmen (3-6) beat the Lima Locos (5-3) 6-5 on Thursday at Simmons Field behind Matthew Malkin, who went 1-4 and hit a home run.

Milo Sklar improved to 1-1 on the year by picking up the win for the Lorain County Ironmen. He struck out one, walked one and surrendered one hit.

Colin Gossard (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 1 2/3 innings, walked two, struck out one, and allowed one run.