The Lake Erie Monarchs (21-19) and the Xenia Scouts (17-23) exchanged the lead five times on Sunday, but the Lake Erie Monarchs ended up on top with an 8-5 win over the Xenia Scouts.

The Lake Erie Monarchs pulled out the win thanks to a strong eighth inning. An error scored Austin Williams and gave the Lake Erie Monarchs the lead for good.

David Vandercook racked up three RBIs on one hit for the Lake Erie Monarchs. He homered in the seventh inning.

David Gabel did his best to jumpstart the offense for the Xenia Scouts, reaching base three times. He scored one run and had one RBI. He.

Matt Rodgers got the win, running his season record to 1-0. He allowed three runs over two innings. Rodgers struck out three, walked two and gave up four hits.

Joshua Spears couldn't get it done on the mound for the Xenia Scouts, taking a loss. He lasted just one inning, walked one, struck out two, and allowed three runs.