The Old Orchard Beach Surge (26-25) were defeated by the visiting Sullivan Explorers (23-25) with a final score of 8-6 on Tuesday night at The Ballpark in Old Orchard Beach.

The Explorers took a 4-0 lead in the first inning. Maine-native Nick Grady knocked an RBI single, he would eventually score on a passed ball. Catcher Brian Brademan would also knock a two-run single.

The Surge offense would rally back in the first to tie the game. Centerfielder Jacob Fabry picked up an RBI. Joshua Martinez scored on an error. Designated hitter Bryan White knocked a two-run single. The Surge would take a 6-4 lead in the fourth off a two-run homerun from left fielder Brandon Cooksey.

The Explorers would pick away at the Surge lead. Designated hitter Kevin Putkonen picked up an RBI in the sixth. Right fielder Adrian Gonzalez scored on a passed ball in the seventh to tie the game. First baseman Edwin Rolon and shortstop Nate Coranado each knocked RBI singles in the eighth to put Sullivan ahead 8-6.

Right-handed pitcher Matt Kostalos started on the mound, tossing for six complete innings. Kostalos allowed five runs on six hits, while walking four and striking out seven. Jeremy Hall would come in in the seventh, tossing for 2/3 innings. Hall allowed one run on two hits. Ron Schreurs would take over in the seventh for Hall, tossing for 1 1/3 total innings. Schreurs allowed two runs on three hits while walking two and striking out one. Joshua Martinez would come in for the ninth to close out the game. Martinez allowed one hit and struck out one batter.

The Surge were outhit by the Explorers 12-7. Brandon Cooksey led the team with two, including a two-run home run.

The Surge take on the Explorers tonight at 6:30 p.m. for game 4 of their six-game series. Right-handed pitcher Christian Telemaco will be starting on the mound.