Pitcher Curt Schnur cruised through seven innings, scattering five hits, as Saxonburg took a commanding lead in its best-of-five Eagle County League semifinal playoff series withNatrona Heights after a 5-1 win Saturday night.

Saxonburg, which took a 2-0 lead in the series, could clinch a spot in the championship series with a win today at Highfield Park.

Brendan Malone banged out four hits, including a double, and drove home three runs for Saxonburg.

JeremyShipman singled home the only run for Natrona Heights.

Saxonburg 012 001 1—5 9 0Natrona Hts. 000 100 0—1 5 3W: Curt Schnur 7 IP (3 K, 0 BB).

L: Mike Jewart 5 IP (4 K, 4 BB).

Saxonburg: Brendan Malone 2B, 3-1B, 3-RBI; Steve Hall 3-1B

Natrona Heights: Jeremy Shipman 1B, RBI

Today: Game 3, Natrona Height vs. Saxonburg at Highfield Park, 6 p.m.