Jacob Sanchez held the Normal CornBelters (15-29) scoreless for six innings to boost the Joliet Slammers (19-27) to a 9-2 victory.

Sanchez allowed five hits, no walks and struck out three.

Five runs in the opening three innings allowed the Joliet Slammers to easily put away the Normal CornBelters. A solo home run by Erik Lis in the first inning supplied the early offense for the Joliet Slammers.

Lis got a hit in each of his four at bats.

Daniel Britt (3-4) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 2 1/3 innings, walked one, struck out three, and allowed five runs.

The Joliet Slammers were sparked by Abel Nieves and Lis, who teamed up for six hits and six RBIs.