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Sliders top Paints, 5-3

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Slippery Rock scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning thanks to a big error and held on for a 5-3 road win over Chillicothe in Prospect League action Sunday night.

The Sliders (10-20) overcame a 3-0 deficit in the second inning for the win.

Derek Peake went 2-for-4 with two RBIs for Slippery Rock.

Shawn Patterson picked up the win in relief, tossing 1 1-3 scoreless innings. Josh Tinnon got the save pitching two scoreless frames.

Slippery Rock will begin the second half of the season Tuesday night against Lorain County at Critchfield Park.

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