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Sliders Beat Gems

August 9, 2008

SPRINGFIELD, IL – August 9, 2008 – The Springfield Sliders defeated the Quincy Gems 6-5 tonight in Springfield in front of a crowd of 1,850.  Tyler Goodro led the Gems with two hits while Oliver Palmer and Andy Petz each added doubles.  Quincy finished the season 21-27.
 
The Sliders were led offensively by Elliot Soto's 4 hits.  Logan Mahon picked up his 6th win of the season and Dan Marcacci finished the game to get his 4th save of the year.  The Sliders ended their regular season with a CICL best record of 30-17.
 
Springfield will host Danville in the opening game of the best-of-three CICL championship series on Tuesday.  First pitch is set for 7:05 and gates open one hour prior.  Contact the Sliders box office at 217-679-3511 for ticket information.


 

~ Jay Gundy