Joe Palermo hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the fifth inning to lead Center Township to a 6-2 win over Karns City Saturday in a game shortened because of lightening and darkness.

It was the second straight game that Palermo drove home the winning run for Center Township.

Nate Markle picked up the win in relief of Rich Hasychak.

Mike Lopresti doubled and singled for Karns City.

Karns City 110 00 - 2 6 3

Center Twp 100 14 - 6 7 1

WP:

Nate Markle (1 IP) 2 strikeouts, 0 walks.

LP:

Cody McGregor (5 IP) 6 strikeouts, 0 walks

Karns City:

Mike Lopresti 2B, 1B; Mcgregor 2B; Matt Stimac 1B; John Geibel 1B; Spencer Collins 1B

Center Township:

Joe Palermo HR, 1B, 3-RBI; Bruce Cornibe 2B, RBI; Clayton Smith 1B; Trevor Dunkel 1B; Chet Link 1B