Sam Sibeto’s two-run single in the bottom of the sixth inning proved to be the difference in Mars’ 7-5 win over visiting Saxonburg Friday evening in Eagle County League baseball play.

Brendan Malone added a two-run home run in support of winning pitcher Matt DeSalvo, who struck out nine in a complete game.

Saxonburg 000 302 0 — 5 8 3

Mars 000 322 x — 7 7 0

W: Matt DeSalvo 7 IP (9K, 3BB). L: Nate Buttenfield 1 IP (0K, 0BB).

Saxonburg: Zimmerman 1B 2RBI, Ziegler 2-1B

Mars (11-2): Sam Sibeto 1B 2RBI, Brendan Malone HR 2RBI, Matt Colella 2-1B

Saturday: Mars at Freeport (DH)