Brian Cox went 2-3, sparking the Springfield Sliders (1-2) to a 9-7 victory over the Hannibal Cavemen (1-2) on Sunday at Springfield.

Seth Soto reached base three times. He scored two runs and had one RBI. He singled in the second inning and doubled in the seventh inning.

Matthew Richey got the win, running his season record to 1-0. He allowed two runs over four innings. He struck out five, walked two and surrendered four hits.

Lake Genard was charged with his first loss of the year. He allowed eight runs in seven innings, walked one and struck out three.