Springfield Sliders vs Lafayette Aviators: 4-3
Gamelive VersionGarcia helps the Springfield Sliders down the Lafayette Aviators 4-3
The Springfield Sliders (32-19) beat the Lafayette Aviators (25-26) 4-3 on Wednesday at Loeb Stadium behind Victor Garcia, who had two extra base hits.
He tripled in the first inning, singled in the fifth inning, and doubled in the eighth inning.Andrew Quinn put together a nice outing. The Lafayette Aviators managed just two hits off of Quinn, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out five during his five innings of work.
Alex Naiser pitched lights out for the Lafayette Aviators. Naiser held the Springfield Sliders hitless over 1 2/3 innings, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out two.
Peter Ripke (0-1) took the loss for the Lafayette Aviators. He lasted just four innings, walked one, struck out one, and allowed two runs.
The Springfield Sliders were sparked by Quintin Crandall and Garcia, who teamed up for six hits and four RBIs.
