The Hornell (9-5) outlasted the Rochester (AIA (3-9) on Thursday after five lead changes, squeaking out a 6-5 win at Basket Rd Field.

The Hornell came out swinging, scoring three runs in the first inning to jump ahead of the Rochester (AIA early.

Heath Burton had two extra-base hits for the Hornell. He tripled in the first and seventh innings.

The Rochester (AIA couldn't get anything going as long as Kevin Johnson was on the mound. Johnson held the Rochester (AIA hitless over 1 1/3 innings, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out three.

Erik Eck improved to 1-1 on the year by picking up the win for the Hornell. He struck out two, walked one and surrendered one hit.

Dominic Porretta couldn't get it done on the hill for the Rochester (AIA, taking a loss. He lasted just one inning, walked one, struck out none, and allowed two runs.