The Springfield Sliders (17-13) and the DuPage Drones (16-15) each put runners in scoring position on Wednesday, but the Springfield Sliders capitalized on more RBI opportunities, pulling out an 8-5 win at Robin Roberts Field.

Nick Maton got on base three times in the game for the Springfield Sliders. He scored two runs and had one RBI. He singled in the fourth and sixth innings.

Josh Peterson pitched lights out for the Springfield Sliders. Peterson gave up just two hits, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out three during his 2 1/3 innings of work.

Aaron Meyer racked up two RBIs on two hits for the DuPage Drones. He singled in the seventh inning and homered in the ninth inning.

Peter Young recorded his first win of the year for the Springfield Sliders. He allowed one run over two innings. Young struck out three, walked none and gave up two hits.

Nicholas Benedetto (2-3) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just one-third of an inning, walked two, struck out one, and allowed four runs.