The Hannibal Cavemen (10-12) beat the Springfield Sliders (4-19) 6-3 on Monday at Robin Roberts Field behind Zach Nichols, who collected three hits.
He doubled in the sixth inning and singled in the fourth and eighth innings.German Hays had a busy day at the plate, collecting two extra-base hits. He homered in the second inning and tripled in the sixth inning.
Brendan Kleekamp kept the Hannibal Cavemen off the board during his five innings of work. Kleekamp allowed two hits, one walk and struck out three.
Josh Tols recorded his first win of the year for the Hannibal Cavemen. He allowed three runs over six innings. He struck out five, walked four and surrendered six hits.
Jordan Pesko was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just one inning, walked one, struck out none, and allowed four runs.