Nathan Prindle went 2-4 and hit a home run, helping the Springfield Sliders (8-37) to a 4-3 victory over the Quincy Gems (29-16) on Monday at Quincy Stadium.
He singled in the third inning and homered in the eighth inning.Thomas Richards led the Quincy Gems' offensive threat, as he got on base two times in the game. He scored one run and had one RBI. He homered in the fourth inning.
Jaren Drummond improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Springfield Sliders. Drummond struck out one, walked none and gave up one hit.
Austin Tribby (6-3) took the loss for the Quincy Gems. He lasted just 2 1/3 innings, walked none, struck out none, and allowed one run.