Ben McIntosh scored six times to power the Saskatchewan Rush into first place in the National Lacrosse League's Western Division.

The Rush topped the Seals 14-8 on Friday night in San Diego for their third straight win as they continued their late-season hot streak. Saskatchewan also clinched home field advantage in the playoffs with the win.

McIntosh finished with eight points to lead the way for Saskatchewan, while Mark Matthews had two goals and six points. Jeff Shattler finished with five helpers and Ryan Keenan scored once and added three assists.

The scoring started slow with San Diego and Saskatchewan trading goals from Brandon Clelland and Brett Mydske, respectively, in the first period.

Casey Jackson put the Seals in front 2-1 late in the second quarter, but McIntosh's first tied the game with 2:36 left in the frame and Curtis Knight put Saskatchewan in front for good with 1:17 to go in the first half.

The Rush opened the third quarter with three goals from McIntosh and one each from Keenan and Mike Messanger.

Jackson and Connor Kelly responded for the Seals, but McIntosh scored his fifth with 2:35 left in the third and Matthews found the back of the net less than a minute later to make it 10-4 after three.

McIntosh picked up his sixth of the game in the fourth, while Matthews scored his second and Matthew Dinsdale added two more for the Rush to help seal the win.

Adam Shute made 39 saves as the Rush outshot San Diego 52-47.

The Rush are back at home coming up on Saturday night when they host the 3-12 Philadelphia Wings at SaskTel Centre. They meet at 7:30 p.m.