Sidewinders’ five-run sixth upends 51s

Chris Carter's three-run homer was the difference in the Tucson Sidewinders' 7-6 victory over the 51s in a Pacific Coast League game Friday night in Tucson, Ariz.

Carter's two-out homer capped a five-run uprising in the sixth inning to give the Sidewinders (46-41) a 7-5 lead.

Brian Barden, Alberto Callaspo and Jamie D'Antona each had two hits in handing Las Vegas its third straight loss.

Marshall McDougall had two doubles and Larry Barnes had two RBIs for the 51s (38-50).

D.J. Carrasco (4-7) was the winning pitcher, giving up five runs in six innings. Chris Fussell (1-1) was lit up for five runs in two-thirds of an inning in relief of Las Vegas starter Spike Lundberg. Lundberg gave up two runs on six hits and three walks in five innings.

The teams play again at 7 p.m. today in Tucson.