LOWELL, Mass. (Interstat) — Carlos Martinez and Sean O’Leary sparked a five-run second inning Wednesday as Massachusetts-Lowell rallied from an early deficit to outlast Merrimack 10-8.

The River Hawks trailed 8-1 before Martinez hit a solo homer and O’Leary launched a three-run shot in the second. Joseph DeLanzo delivered the decisive two-run double in the seventh inning.

Merrimack built its early lead with eight runs on seven hits but could not hold on. The Warriors used four pitchers in the loss.

With the win, Massachusetts-Lowell improved to 16-20 overall. Merrimack fell to 15-22.