The Quincy Gems (26-20) and the Danville Dans (13-33) exchanged the lead seven times on Saturday, but the Quincy Gems ended up on top with a 6-5 win over the Danville Dans.

The Quincy Gems would not relinquish the lead as the Danville Dans were unable to weather a two-run eighth inning deficit.

The Danville Dans scored one run in the ninth on a solo home run by Evan Powell. Still, the Danville Dans couldn't draw even.

Zach George racked up two RBIs on three hits for the Quincy Gems. He doubled in the third inning and singled in the first and eighth innings.

Brian Hruby improved to 2-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Quincy Gems. Hruby struck out none, walked none and gave up one hit.

Pat Gannon (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just one inning, walked none, struck out none, and allowed two runs.