Dave Knechtel homered and struck out seven batters to lift Cranberry to a 5-2 victory over Saxonburg II in Eagle County League baseball Tuesday evening.

Justin Patsilevas singled three times for Cranberry while Chris Dubensky and Justin Waychoff each singled and doubled.

Cranberry 000 221 0—5 11 0Saxonburg 100 001 0—2 4 0WP: Dave Knechtel (7 IP) 7 strikeouts, 3 walks.

LP: Wes Erskine (7 IP) 4 strikeouts, 2 walks

Cranberry (4-2): Dave Knechtel HR, Chris Dubensky 1B 2B, Justin Waychoff 1B 2B, Justin Papania 2B, Justin Patsilevas 3-1B

Today: Mars II at Cranberry