The Hens exploded for four runs in the eighth in Syracuse to win 6-2 and earn a series split with the Chiefs.

Justin Henry paced Toledo, slugging his first homer of the season while going 3-for-5. Danny Dorn also homered for Toledo, and John Lindsey, Ben Guez and Bryan Holaday each knocked in runs in the victory.

Luis Marte earned the "W" after striking out six of the seven batters he faced in relief of Drew Smyly. Smyly allowed two runs off seven hits over 4.2 innings.

The Hens head to Allentown to take on the Lehigh Valley IronPigs tomorrow as they open up a four-game set. Toledo will send Thad Weber to the hill and first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.

Game Notes

• Marte's six strikeouts are a career-high for him as a Mud Hen. He last struck out six as a starter with Erie in 2009.
• Bruce Rondon walked three and struck out two in the ninth for the Mud Hens. < /li>
• The Mud Hens have won 8 of their last 10 games.