The Bombers went into extra innings again on Wednesday, but this time pulled out a clutch win over the division-leading Eau Claire Express, 5-4.

The Express jumped on the Bombers early, scoring Ryan Shober from third base on a sacrifice fly in the first inning. Neither team scored again until the sixth, when Joe Battistelli gave up two more runs, giving Eau Claire a 3-0 advantage, but the Bombers surged back in the bottom half when Brett Wiley and Mitt Hitt scored via a Danny Rockett groundout and an error committed by Eau Claire centerfielder DeMarcus Tidwell. Battle Creek tied it in the eighth when Bryce Redeker slammed a single into the outfield scoring Troy White, and both teams scored runs in the eighth, tying the game at four apiece.

In the 11^th inning, Jimmy Martinez and Troy White reached base right away, and Redeker came through again, this time belting a fly ball into left field that bounced off the wall, easily bringing Martinez home for the win.

Battistelli threw his second excellent start in a row, issuing only three runs through six innings, while Nolan Sanburn threw in his Bombers debut and allowed just a run in three innings. It was closer Kristian Calibuso, however, that got credit for the win in extra innings.

The series continues on Thursday at C.O. Brown stadium at 7:05 in game two. Fans can watch the game live online at www.nwltickets.com with Voice of the Bombers, Greg Talbott, calling the action.