Three first-inning runs helped the Mankato MoonDogs (37-15) to a 9-7 win over the Duluth Huskies (31-21) at Wade Stadium on Saturday.

The teams traded runs for most of the contest, leading to seven lead changes in the game.

Chris Munoz racked up two RBIs on four hits for the Mankato MoonDogs. He doubled in the sixth innings and singled in the first, eighth, and ninth innings.

Paul Karmeris led the Duluth Huskies' offensive threat, as he got on base four times in the game. He scored one run and had one RBI. He doubled in the fourth inning and singled in the first and sixth innings.

Trevor Belicek recorded his second win of the year for the Mankato MoonDogs. He allowed two runs over 3 2/3 innings. He struck out five, walked four and surrendered three hits.

A.J. McElderry couldn't get it done on the hill for the Duluth Huskies, taking a loss. He lasted just one inning, walked one, struck out none, and allowed two runs.