The Quincy Gems (2-1) beat the Danville Dans (1-3) 5-1 on Friday at Quincy Stadium behind Mitch Gasbarro, who collected three hits.
He singled in the first and third innings and doubled in the fourth inning.Jake Busiek baffled the Danville Dans, striking out six batters. Busiek allowed one earned run, three hits and two walks over four innings.
Kyle Royalty brought the heat against the Quincy Gems during his outing. Royalty held the Quincy Gems hitless over one inning, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out three.
Geoffrey Hartlieb improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Quincy Gems. He struck out two, walked none and surrendered three hits.
Dalton Lundeen was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just 5 2/3 innings, walked two, struck out six, and allowed five runs.