The bats were busy at Sal Maglie Stadium on Thursday, and when the dust cleared the Niagara (11-12) had a 9-8 win over the Rochester (AIA (8-15).

The teams totaled 25 hits in the game.

The Niagara got their bats going early, scoring four runs in the first inning to pull ahead of the Rochester (AIA.

The Niagara would not relinquish the lead as the Rochester (AIA were unable to weather a five-run sixth inning deficit.

The Rochester (AIA scored four runs in the seventh on a two-run error, a single by Jonathan Burkhardt, and 2s. Unfortunately, the Rochester (AIA weren't able to take the lead back.

Chane Lynch racked up three RBIs on three hits for the Niagara. He homered in the first inning and singled in the third and fifth innings.

Steven Beckham recorded his second win of the year for the Niagara. He allowed four runs over six innings. Beckham struck out two, walked one and gave up 11 hits.

Joel Belk (2-2) was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed nine runs in five innings, walked one and struck out five.