HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Sailfish sailed to victory with a 10-7 win over Alabama Huntsville at John Hunt Park on Friday evening, lifting their record to 3-2. PBA's third-quarter surge, where they outpaced the Chargers 4-2, was crucial. The 'Fish dominated the ground game, scooping up a season-high 56 ground balls to control the flow of play.

Braylon Baker was on fire with four goals and three assists, tallying a career-best seven points. Gabe Eckhart also shone, netting four goals, including the decisive one, marking a personal milestone. William Sloyan added a power play goal, shooting 2-for-3, while Tyler Degirolamo was a force in the face-off circle, winning 11 of 19.

The action kicked off with Alabama Huntsville grabbing an early lead, thanks to Jake Bertils. But PBA's defense stepped up, creating a turnover that set the stage for Baker to get the 'Fish on the board at 7:42, cutting the deficit to one.

After another Chargers goal, the Sailfish kept their cool. Baker equalized at 2:46, and the first quarter wrapped up with a 2-2 tie, setting the tone for a tightly contested battle.

Early in the second quarter, Sloyan broke the deadlock on an extra-man opportunity, assisted by Baker. The momentum stayed with the 'Fish as Eckhart found the net, with a helper from Ethan Storey.

Baker extended the lead just before halftime, with an assist from Ethan Mahler. The Sailfish's defense was rock-solid, shutting down the Chargers and forcing turnovers, ending the half 5-2 in favor of the 'Fish.

The third quarter saw the 'Fish charge ahead, with Lucas Sharrer responding to an early Chargers goal. Eckhart then struck twice in quick succession, both times assisted by Baker, to widen the gap.

A timeout by Alabama Huntsville couldn't halt Eckhart, who completed his hat trick at 5:58. Though the Chargers managed a goal at 5:33, the 'Fish remained in control, closing the quarter with a commanding 9-4 lead. William Santella was a standout on defense, notching a career-high 11 ground balls.

The fourth quarter began with DeGirolamo winning the face-off, though Cooper Porter's attempt went wide. The Chargers clawed back with a goal by Zach Hulbert, narrowing the gap. In a tense sequence, the 'Fish couldn't convert their chances, despite efforts by Noah Zimmerman and others.

Alabama Huntsville capitalized on a man-up opportunity with Logan Pinkerton scoring. PBA's defense responded, highlighted by Jack Bryant's key saves. Baker sealed the deal for the 'Fish with an assist from Patrick Law, ending the game with a well-earned 10-7 victory.