Jason Galeano went 3-3 at the plate, helping the Springfield Sliders (26-14) to a 5-3 victory over the Hannibal Cavemen (9-29) on Friday at Robin Roberts Field.
He doubled in the first inning and singled in the third and fifth innings.Austin Griffie pitched lights out for the Springfield Sliders. Griffie held the Hannibal Cavemen hitless over five innings, allowed no earned runs, walked three and struck out two.
Jake Sheley (0-5) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 5 2/3 innings, walked three, struck out none, and allowed five runs.