The Quincy Gems (31-18) and the Springfield Sliders (11-37) both had scoring chances on Sunday, but it was the Quincy Gems that were able to capitalize on them as they pulled out a 9-5 win at Robin Roberts Field.
Mitch Gasbarro racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Quincy Gems. He doubled in the second inning and homered in the eighth innings.
The Springfield Sliders couldn't get anything going so long as Tyler Knight was on the hill. The Springfield Sliders managed just one hit off of Knight, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out two during his 2 1/3 innings of work.
The Springfield Sliders were led by Will Schneider's hitting. Schneider went 2-5, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the first inning and homered in the third inning.
Chris Bradt ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just one inning, walked none, struck out none, and allowed two runs.