Perth 4, Melbourne 1 in Perth.  The Heat scored single runs in the first, fourth, sixth, and seventh.  James McOwen led the way for Perth with three hits, including a fourth-inning home run that gave the Heat a lead they never relinquished.  Tim Kennelly added two hits.  Virgil Vasquez got the complete game victory, striking out eight while giving up five hits and no walks.  For Melbourne, Kevin David singled and homered for the lone Aces run.  Travis Blackley took the loss, allowing all four runs on nine hits in seven innings.  No Twins players appeared in the game.  The win gave Perth a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three championship series.