A great effort by James Kannenberg lifted the Springfield Sliders (1-0) to a 1-0 win over the Hannibal Cavemen (0-1) on Wednesday at Robin Roberts Field.

Kannenberg held the Hannibal Cavemen scoreless during his nine innings of work. He pitched a shutout, allowing no opposing players to cross the plate on two hits while ringing up three.

A walk-off sacrifice fly by Nicholas Vitale gave the Springfield Sliders the win.

Vitale was hot from the plate for the Springfield Sliders. Vitale went 0-3. He.

Dalton Smith (0-1) took the loss for the Hannibal Cavemen. He lasted just one-third of an inning, walked none, struck out none, and allowed no runs.