Jordan Tackett kept the Springfield Sliders (1-1) off the board during his six innings of work and the Terre Haute Rex (2-0) beat the Springfield Sliders, 7-3.

Tackett struck out two and allowed one walk and one hit.

The Terre Haute Rex were led by Josh Wilson's hitting. Wilson went 3-5, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the third, fifth, and seventh innings.

Jose Marin (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just five innings, walked one, struck out three, and allowed five runs.