The Richmond RiverRats (10-13) built an early lead against the Hannibal Cavemen (13-12), scoring four runs in the first inning, en route to a 5-1 win on Monday at Clemens Field.

The Richmond RiverRats scored in the first on , a two-run double by Ryan Leffel, and an RBI single by Zach Fairchild.

Luke Cureton got on base four times in the game for the Richmond RiverRats. He scored one run and had one RBI.

Chad Whitmer put together a nice outing. Whitmer held the Hannibal Cavemen hitless over four innings, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out four.

Jack Granath got the win, running his season record to 2-1. He allowed one run over five innings. He struck out four, walked four and surrendered six hits.

Josh Thomas ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his third loss of the year. He lasted just five innings, walked four, struck out two, and allowed four runs.