The Eau Claire Express earned their first win of the second half with a 8-3 win at Brainerd Monday night. Joe Bonfe had three hits including his third homer of the summer, while Brooks Pinckard chipped in with a two-run single, Ryan O'Sullivan had a two-run single that broke a 3-3 tie in the 8th inning, while Kole Calhoun added an rbi triple. The Express will try for the two-game sweep Tuesday afternoon.