Carr

Derek Carr had a triple, a single, two runs scored and three RBI to power Slippery Rock to a 6-5 victory over visiting Richmond (Ind.) in this Prospect League baseball matchup Friday.

The Sliders (19-16) trailed 4-0 after the River Rats put up a four-spot in the top of the fourth inning.

Slippery Rock plated two runs in the fourth and four in the fifth inning to take a 6-4 lead.

Richmond (15-20) scored a run in the top of the ninth inning before Slippery Rock's Mike Devine closed out the contest to earn the save.

Matt Howard had a double, a single and two RBI, and Jacob Petkac had a double and an RBI for Slippery Rock.

Andrew Morris picked up the win for the Sliders, pitching seven innings and allowing four runs, but only one run was earned. He struck out 12 and walked three.

The Sliders committed five errors after recording only one in their previous five contests.

Richmond received doubles from Caleb King, K. Long and Garrett Stephens. Tim Pitro added two singles.