Quincy Gems
The Hannibal Cavemen get on top of the Quincy Gems early but can't hang on in 10-2 loss
Date:08/02/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
The Hannibal Cavemen (12-43) built an early edge on Tuesday, but the Quincy Gems (26-30) roared back to steal a 10-2 victory at Clemens Field. While the Hannibal Cavemen led until the fourth inning, the Quincy Gems worked their way back and took the lead on a sacrifice fly by Michael Nielsen. The Quincy Gems blew out the Hannibal Cavemen thanks to 12 hits, including zero extra base hits. An RBI si...
The Quincy Gems outdone by Fiske and the Danville Dans, 7-6
Date:07/31/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
Joey Fiske collected three hits, sparking the Danville Dans (33-22) to a 7-6 victory over the Quincy Gems (25-30) on Sunday at Danville Stadium. He doubled in the fifth inning and singled in the first and seventh innings. Frankie Perrone reached base three times. He scored two runs and had one RBI. He singled in the seventh and ninth innings. Tyler Lunger improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up ...
The Quincy Gems make the most of 8 hits in 6-4 victory over the Hannibal Cavemen
Date:07/28/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
The Quincy Gems (24-28) and the Hannibal Cavemen (11-40) both threatened with rallies, but it was the Quincy Gems that eventually took advantage of them in a 6-4 win at Clemens Field. Mitch Carriger racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Quincy Gems. He singled in the first inning and doubled in the fourth innings. Sam Huser struck out five, paving the way for a the Quincy Gems win. Huser allowed ...
Sanders allows no runs to lead the Quincy Gems past the Danville Dans 5-1
Date:07/26/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
Cameron Sanders kept the Danville Dans (29-21) off the board during his seven innings of work and the Quincy Gems (23-27) beat the Danville Dans, 5-1. Sanders allowed six hits, three walks and struck out four. Michael Nielsen racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Quincy Gems. He homered in the sixth inning. Caleb Hanks (0-1) took the loss for the Danville Dans. He lasted just 5 2/3 innings, walked...
The DuPage Drones outdone by Carriger and the Quincy Gems, 7-4
Date:07/22/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
Mitch Carriger collected three hits, sparking the Quincy Gems (21-26) to a 7-4 victory over the DuPage Drones (25-20) on Friday at Benedictine Sports Complex. He homered in the third inning and singled in the first and sixth innings. Jake Schieber was hot from the plate for the DuPage Drones. Schieber went 3-5 and scored two runs. He singled in the fourth and sixth innings and doubled in the ninth...
Scoreless streak reaches 26 innings
Date:07/22/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
QUINCY -- The Quincy Gems' scoreless streak reached 26 innings on Thursday night as they were shut out for the third consecutive game in a 9-0 loss to the DuPage Drones in a Prospect League game at the Benedictine Sports Complex. The game was stopped after six innings because of rain. The Gems are 20-26 overall and 2-13 in the second half. The Gems are hitting .209 as a team in July and averag...
Long allows no runs to lead the DuPage Drones past the Quincy Gems 9-0
Date:07/21/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
Keven Long held the Quincy Gems (20-26) scoreless for six innings to boost the DuPage Drones (25-19) to a 9-0 victory. Long struck out seven and allowed two walks and three hits. Eight runs in the opening three innings allowed the DuPage Drones to easily put away the Quincy Gems. A solo home run by Matt Elliott, an RBI single by Logan Geha, , and an RBI single by Joseph Vyskocil during the first i...
Gems' scoreless streak hits 20 innings
Date:07/20/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
QUINCY -- The Quincy Gems' scoreless streak reached 20 innings on Wednesday night as they were shut out for the second consecutive game in a 6-0 loss to the Kokomo Jackrabbits in a Prospect League game at Kokomo Municipal Stadium. The Gems are 20-25 overall and 2-12 in the second half. The Gems are hitting .212 as a team in July and averaging 3.3 runs per game. The game was scoreless ent...
The Quincy Gems fall 6-0 at the hands of the Kokomo Jackrabbits
Date:07/20/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
The Quincy Gems (20-25) didn't put up much of a fight on Wednesday, as the Kokomo Jackrabbits (23-21) cruised to a blowout 6-0 win at Kokomo Municipal Stadium. The Kokomo Jackrabbits scored three runs in the fifth on the Kokomo Jackrabbits scored in the fifth on a two-run single by Mitch Stoltzfus and a groundout by Alex Del Rio. It was a good day at the plate for the Kokomo Jackrabbits' Del Rio. ...
Gems limited to four hits in shutout loss
Date:07/20/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
QUINCY -- The Quincy Gems couldn't muster any offense on Tuesday night, collecting just four hits in a 4-0 loss to the Kokomo Jackrabbits in a Prospect League game at Kokomo Municipal Stadium. The Gems are 20-24 overall and 2-11 in the second half. They are averaging 3 runs per game in their 11 losses in the second half, and they have scored two runs or less six times. Kokomo (22-21, 7-6) scor...
The Kokomo Jackrabbits get 9 strikeouts from Floyd, win 4-0 over the Quincy Gems
Date:07/19/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
A superb effort by Nick Floyd lifted the Kokomo Jackrabbits (22-21) to a 4-0 win over the Quincy Gems (20-24) on Tuesday at Kokomo Municipal Stadium. Floyd struck out nine hitters en route to the the Kokomo Jackrabbits win. The Kokomo Jackrabbits' pitcher tossed seven innings of shutout ball and allowed only three hits. Ryan Hutchinson had two extra-base hits for the Kokomo Jackrabbits. He doubled...
Gems' seven-game losing streak comes to end
Date:07/18/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
QUINCY -- The Quincy Gems snapped a seven-game losing streak, their longest since they joined the Prospect League in 2009, on Sunday night with a 6-4 victory over the Hannibal Cavemen at QU Stadium. The Gems are 9-1 against the Cavemen this summer. They are 20-23 overall and 2-10 in the second half. Frankie Perrone hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the third to break a scoreless tie, and Shea...
Gems roll past U.S. Military All-Stars 11-1
Date:07/16/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
QUINCY -- The Quincy Gems pounded out 17 hits Saturday night and rolled to an 11-1 victory over the U.S. Military All-Stars before a large crowd that was there for the dedication of the Wall of Honor at QU Stadium and the recognition of members of the military. The game was an exhibition and did not count toward the Prospect League for the Gems (19-23 overall), the first-half champions in the West...
Gems start second half with loss; streak hits seven games
Date:07/15/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
QUINCY -- The Quincy Gems were limited to two hits over the first six innings Thursday night and suffered a 6-3 loss to the DuPage Dragons in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. The Gems (19-23 overall), the first-half champions in the West Division, are 1-10 in the second half. They have lost seven games in a row for their longest losing streak since they joined the Prospect League in 2009. The...
Williams helps the DuPage Drones down the Quincy Gems 6-3
Date:07/14/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
Josh Williams had two extra base hits, helping the DuPage Drones (22-19) to a 6-3 victory over the Quincy Gems (19-23) on Thursday at Benedictine Sports Complex. He doubled in the third and fifth innings and singled in the eighth inning. The Quincy Gems' lineup had no answer for Anthony Olson. The Quincy Gems managed just one hit off of Olson, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out...
Prospect League All-Star Game rained out after four innings
Date:07/14/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
KOKOMO, IND. – A line of strong storms that rolled through the Kokomo area caused the 2016 Prospect League All-Star game to be scrubbed with just four innings complete. The West held a 3-2 lead over the host East team when the storms hit. The two sides waited out a lightning delay of 49 minutes before the game was called off. The Quincy Gems' Mitch Carriger drove in two runs with ...
Gems' Mathis wins Prospect League Home Run Derby
Date:07/13/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
KOKOMO, Ind. – Trey Mathis of the Quincy Gems (University of Alabama – Huntsville) claimed the 2016 Prospect League All-Star Week Home Run Derby. Mathis defeated West Virginia’s Dan Ward (Eastern New Mexico University) 11-5 in the final round. In the championship round, Mathis hit six home runs, but earned a bonus minute for hitting at least one home run between left-center and ...
Gems rally once but can't rally twice in suffering sixth straight loss
Date:07/10/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
QUINCY -- The Quincy Gems overcame a 4-0 deficit in the first inning, but they fell behind again by three runs and couldn't come back again Sunday night in a 9-7 loss to the Danville Dans in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. The Gems (19-22 overall), the first-half champions in the West Division, are 1-9 in the second half. They have lost six in a row for their longest losing streak since ...
Gems' losing streak hits five games
Date:07/10/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
QUINCY -- The Quincy Gems were tied 2-2 after four innings but mustered just three hits the rest of the game Saturday night as they lost 5-2 to the Danville Dans in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. The Gems (19-21 overall), the first-half champions in the West Division, are 1-8 in the second half. They have lost five in a row and trail the Springfield Sliders (24-14) by 6 1/2 games in the Wes...
The Danville Dans take out the Quincy Gems with help from Irby, 5-2
Date:07/09/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
Mason Irby had two extra base hits, helping the Danville Dans (21-18) to a 5-2 victory over the Quincy Gems (19-21) on Saturday at Danville Stadium. He doubled in the fourth and eighth innings. Brian Allec picked up the win for the Danville Dans. Allec allowed two earned runs, four hits and one walk while striking out five over 6 2/3 innings of work. Alex Ruxlow had an impressive outing against th...
Gems trail 10-0 after 2 1/2 innings, can't pull off comeback in 13-10 loss
Date:07/08/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
QUINCY -- The Quincy Gems fell behind 10-0 after 2 1/2 innings, closed the gap to two runs on two different occasions Friday night but failed to take the lead in a 13-10 loss to the Springfield Sliders in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. The Gems (19-20 overall), the first-half champions in the West Division, are 1-6 in the second half. They have lost four in a row. The Sliders (23-14) improv...
Six Gems named to Prospect League All-Star Game in Kokomo
Date:07/08/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
QUINCY -- Six members of the Quincy Gems, first-half champions of the West Division of the Prospect League, were selected to play in the midseason all-star game on Wednesday in Kokomo, Ind. Terre Haute had seven players selected. Lafayette, Danville and Springfield also six players selected. Two Gems were named as starters. * Mitch Carriger, a junior outfielder from Maryville University and Highla...
Gems held scoreless after third inning, fall to 1-6 in second half
Date:07/08/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Quincy Gems led 3-2 after 2 1/2 innings but did not score again Thursday night in a 4-3 loss to the Springfield Sliders in a Prospect League game at Robin Roberts Field. The Gems, 19-19 overall, have lost three straight games and are 1-6 in the West Division's second-half standings. Springfield, 22-14, is 5-1 in the second half and in first place in the West with...
The Springfield Sliders take out the Quincy Gems with help from Garcia, 4-3
Date:07/07/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
Victor Garcia went 1-3 and hit a home run, helping the Springfield Sliders (22-14) to a 4-3 victory over the Quincy Gems (19-19) on Thursday at Robin Roberts Field. He homered in the first inning. Josh Peterson pitched lights out for the Springfield Sliders. Peterson held the Quincy Gems hitless over 1 1/3 innings, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out two. Dean Nevarez reached base t...
Gems tie game in bottom of ninth, lose it in 11th
Date:07/06/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
QUINCY -- Joey Polak hit a solo home run -- tying him for the Prospect League lead with seven -- with one out in the ninth inning to force extra innings, but the Quincy Gems gave up two runs in the top of the 11th inning Wednesday night in a 7-5 loss to the Danville Dans at QU Stadium. The Gems (19-19 overall), the first-half champions in the West Division, are 1-5 in the second half. The Ge...
The Danville Dans outlast the Quincy Gems in extras, 7-5
Date:07/06/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
The Danville Dans (19-18) beat the Quincy Gems (19-19) 7-5 but needed 11 innings to do so on Wednesday at Quincy Stadium. With the score tied at five in the eleventh inning, reached on an error, scoring Matt Fortin. Josh Smith led the Danville Dans' offensive threat, as he got on base three times in the game. He scored one run and had one RBI. He doubled in the eighth innings. The Quincy Gems coul...
Gems limited to three hits in shutout loss
Date:07/04/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
QUINCY -- The Quincy Gems' offensive struggles in the second half of the season continued Monday night as they lost 7-0 to the Springfield Sliders in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. The Gems didn't get their first hit until the fourth inning when Jake Walters singled to center, but he was erased on a double play. Quincy had failed to take advantage of two walks in the fifth inning. T...
Gems snap three-game losing streak
Date:07/03/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
QUINCY -- The Quincy Gems finally broke through on the win side in the second half of the season, defeating the Springfield Sliders on Sunday night 4-3 in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. Sam Huser pitched five innings to earn the victory, He improved his record to 4-3, allowing seven hits. Kenny LaPierre allowed his first run of the season, but he pitched 3 innings of relief and allowed thre...
Second-half hitting slump continues for Gems
Date:07/02/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
QUINCY -- The Quincy Gems had two hits and scored two runs in the first inning of Saturday night's game, but they had just two hits and no more runs afterward and lost 5-2 to the DuPage Drones in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. The Gems (18-17 overall), the first-half champions in the West Division, are 0-3 in the second half. The Gems are hitting .138 (12 for 87) and have scored four ru...
Gems' bats struggle for second straight night
Date:07/02/2016 Source:Quincy Gems
QUINCY -- The Quincy Gems had only one baserunner in the first four innings, one hit in the first six innings and one run on Friday night in a 4-1 loss to the DuPage Drones in a Prospect League game at QU Stadium. The Gems (18-16 overall), the first-half champions in the West Division, are 0-2 in the second half. Houston Looser was Quincy's first baserunner in the third inning, but with two ou...
