The Hannibal Cavemen (14-14) took down the Springfield Sliders (5-24) 17-6 on Friday at Robin Roberts Field after slamming the Springfield Sliders with 12 runs in the first inning.

The Hannibal Cavemen scored in the first on a two-run double by Brandon Bentson, a three-run home run by Dan Ferguson, an RBI single by Kaleb Zimmer, a three-run single by Jonathan Allison, , an error, and.

Ferguson racked up four RBIs on two hits for the Hannibal Cavemen.

James Ball pitched lights out for the Hannibal Cavemen. The Springfield Sliders managed just one hit off of Ball, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out one during his three innings of work.

Even though Jalen Miller allowed six runs over five innings he still recorded the victory, his third of the season. He struck out two, walked four and surrendered nine hits.

Nick Hellman (0-2) was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed six runs in zero innings, walked three and struck out none.

The Hannibal Cavemen pounded the Springfield Sliders pitching, as six hitters combined for 12 hits, 12 RBIs and 12 runs scored.