STONY BROOK, N.Y. — McKay's RBI double in the 10th inning lifted Niagara to a 10-9 victory over Stony Brook in a back-and-forth baseball contest at Joe Nathan Field on Saturday.
 
How it Happened
McKay, who finished 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and three walks, drove in Milk with the game-winning hit as Niagara (2-9) secured just its second win of the season.
 
Third baseman Mauro led the Purple Eagles with a stellar 5-for-6 performance, including two doubles and two RBIs. Shortstop Brooks added two hits and three RBIs, while first baseman Cameron contributed a triple and two RBI.
 
Niagara showed resilience after falling behind 8-5 in the sixth inning. The Purple Eagles scored one run in the seventh and tied the game with three runs in the eighth, featuring Cameron's two-run triple and Brooks' RBI single.
 
Fink earned his first save of the season by retiring all three batters he faced in the 10th inning. Starter Wheaton (1-3) picked up the win despite allowing three runs in 3⅓ innings of work.
 
For Stony Brook (5-7), second baseman Pilla led the offense, going 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs. Catcher Szepek added a double and three RBIs, while left fielder Jackson reached base five times and scored twice.
 
The four-hour, three-minute contest featured multiple lead changes and was tied 9-9 heading into the decisive 10th inning. Pedersen (0-1) took the loss for the Seawolves.
 
Niagara Notes
• Niagara events the series with Stony Brook at 1-1.
• The Purple Eagles matched its season-high in at-bats (39), triples (1), while setting season-bests in walks (9).
• Saturday marked the first extra innings affair for Niagara this season.
• Mauro recorded a season-best two doubles, while Brooks and McKay each notched one.
• Sanders recorded his team-leading third home run of the season.
• Wheaton recorded his longest start of the season at 3.1 innings.
 
Up Next
Niagara and Stony Brook will conclude their three-game set on Sunday at 1 p.m. from Joe Nathan Field.