The Quincy Gems (19-13) put in a full day's work in a 13-inning, 6-5 win over the Hannibal Cavemen (15-18) Sunday at Quincy Stadium.
With the score tied at five in the thirteenth inning, reached on an error, bringing home Brett Peel.
Demetre Taylor got on base four times in the game for the Quincy Gems. He scored three runs and had one RBI. He homered in the second inning.
The Hannibal Cavemen's lineup had no answer for Geoffrey Hartlieb. The Hannibal Cavemen managed just two hits off of the the Quincy Gems' pitcher, who allowed no earned runs, walked two and struck out three during his 3 1/3 innings of work.
Christopher Piteo got the win, running his season record to 1-0. He struck out two, walked two and surrendered two hits.
Justin Hertzmann (3-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 1 1/3 innings, walked two, struck out two, and allowed one run.