LORAIN, Ohio — Slippery Rock scored two runs in the top of the first inning, but the Sliders couldn't push across another in a 4-2 loss to Lorain County Tuesday in Prospect League baseball Tuesday.

A.J. Miller and Jeremy Banks each drove in a run, with Banks and Brian Davila recording the Sliders' lone hits.

Slippery Rock's Rick Raraigh took the loss after he allowed four runs (two earned) on seven hits over seven innings with four strikeouts and one walk.

Lorain, which took the lead for good with three runs in the third inning, had a strong start by E. Knight, who allowed two runs and two hits over seven innings. William Urban pitched the ninth inning for his first save of the season.