SLIPPERY ROCK — Three runs in the first inning and a strong outing by starter B.J. Sieverding helped Richmond (Ind.) capture a 4-2 Prospect League baseball win from Slippery Rock at Critchfield Park.

An error and three walks by Sliders starter Brian Muransky loaded the bases for Ryan Skellie, an Erie native, who slapped a two-run single to give the River Rats a 3-0 advantage.

With Slippery Rock behind 4-1, the Sliders loaded the bases in the bottom of the ninth inning, but they scored only one run.

Muransky (1-4) allowed three earned runs on seven hits, five walks and three strikeouts through six innings. Sieverding pitched eight innings, allowing two runs on eight hits and striking out seven to get the win.

Matt Fenster recorded two of the Sliders' eight hits with two singles, a walk and a stolen base.

The Sliders (2-2 in the second half, 11-20 overall), close out their three-game homestand with Richmond at 7:05 p.m. today.