Panthers Edge Norse in 11 Innings to Open Series

MILWAUKEE (Interstat) — Alex Spence’s walk-off single in the bottom of the 11th inning lifted the Milwaukee Panthers to a 6-5 victory over the Northern Kentucky Norse on Thursday evening.

The Norse built a 5-2 lead, highlighted by Alex Brazer’s two-run double in the seventh. Milwaukee chipped away, tying it in the seventh on an RBI single by Horn. Northern Kentucky left the potential go-ahead run on base in the ninth and 10th innings.

In the 11th, Milwaukee loaded the bases with one out before Spence lined a single to center, scoring Dylan O’Connell for the win. O’Connell scored three runs for Milwaukee. Northern Kentucky outhit the Panthers 13 to 11 but stranded 14 runners.

Milwaukee improved to 10-24. Northern Kentucky fell to 16-20. The teams continue their series Friday.