Nick Maton came off the bench and never even had to swing his bat as Maton reached on a in the 11 to lead the Springfield Sliders (29-15) to a 6-3 win over the Danville Dans (25-19) on Tuesday at Danville Stadium.

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The Danville Dans jumped out to an early lead, but they were unable to hang on. The Danville Dans were up until the twelfth inning, but the Springfield Sliders had other plans for the final outcome, taking the lead back on an RBI triple by James Battley.

Quintin Crandall put himself in scoring position with two extra-base hits for the Springfield Sliders. He doubled in the first inning and homered in the fifth inning.

Maton improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Springfield Sliders. Maton struck out none, walked one and gave up no hits.

Chris Fearon (2-1) took the loss for the Danville Dans. He lasted just one inning, walked none, struck out one, and allowed three runs.

William Elliott, Crandall and Battley helped lead the Springfield Sliders. They combined for four hits and four RBIs.