HERMITAGE -- In a rematch of last season's championship series, defending titlists Pioneer Home Equity (4-1) pulled out a 6-5 win over host Tony's Pizza and Pub (3-2) at St. Paul Sunday evening. 

Alex Giroski belted a homer and a single while Mike Dye doubled and singled. Mike Cidila, Brian Bodien and Eric "Skinner" Bombeck each rapped a pair of singles for the victors.

Jay Saul tripled and Harry Bowser doubled for Tony’s. Lynn Saternow earned the victory while Bowser took the loss. The victory gives Pioneer a half-game lead over Notre Dame and Hickory Grille (both 3-1).