The Springfield Sliders (4-3) beat the Kokomo Jackrabbits (4-3) 5-1 on Wednesday at Robin Roberts Field behind Eric Phillis, who had two extra base hits.
He doubled in the fourth inning and tripled in the seventh inning.Connor Etheridge kept contact to a minimum, striking out seven the Kokomo Jackrabbits batters. Etheridge allowed one earned run, five hits and two walks over six innings.
Emilio Calderon (0-1) took the loss for the Kokomo Jackrabbits. He lasted just five innings, walked two, struck out three, and allowed three runs.