Niko Vasquez had two extra base hits, sparking the Gateway Grizzlies (26-13) to an 8-3 victory over the Joliet Slammers (15-21) on Friday at Silver Cross Field.
He homered in the first inning and doubled in the sixth inning.Aaron Newcomb picked up the win for the Gateway Grizzlies. Newcomb allowed two earned runs, four hits and five walks while striking out four over 6 2/3 innings of work.
Greg Billo (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 2 1/3 innings, walked four, struck out three, and allowed four runs.