The Chillicothe Paints (5-4) and the Slippery Rock Sliders (3-5) passed the lead back and forth four times on Friday at Jack Critchfield Park, but in the end the Chillicothe Paints pulled out an 8-3 win in eight innings over the Slippery Rock Sliders.

Troy Kuhn racked up four RBIs on two hits for the Chillicothe Paints. He singled in the first inning and homered in the second inning.

Adam Schaly improved to 1-1 on the year by picking up the win for the Chillicothe Paints. He allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings. He struck out six, walked one and surrendered five hits.

Ryan Ahrens (0-2) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just one inning, walked three, struck out one, and allowed five runs.