Leadoff batter JP Pennella supplied the spark. And his Eau Claire Express teammates followed suit. Pennella drove in three runs and pitcher Riley Fisher delivered a strong start as Eau Claire powered past first place La Crosse 9-4 on Monday night. The Express collected 15 hits while improving to 11-10 in Northwoods League baseball play. They earned the victory before 1,120 fans at Carson Park. The Loggers fell to 12-8 overall.