The West Virginia Miners (33-19) jumped on the Chillicothe Paints (34-17) early on their way to a 7-6 win on Sunday at Linda K. Epling Stadium, scoring three runs in the first inning.

The West Virginia Miners scored in the first on a two-run triple by David Martinelli and a groundout by Taylor Kellner.

The West Virginia Miners were led by a flawless day at the dish by Grant Massey, who went 3-3 against the Chillicothe Paints' pitching. He singled in the first, fifth, and seventh innings.

Chad Sedio racked up three RBIs on three hits for the Chillicothe Paints. He singled in the third and seventh innings and homered in the ninth inning.

Trevor Conn improved to 3-0 on the year by picking up the win for the West Virginia Miners. He allowed four runs over six innings. Conn struck out five, walked two and gave up six hits.

Dalton Potts couldn't get it done on the hill for the Chillicothe Paints, taking a loss. He lasted just five innings, walked four, struck out two, and allowed five runs.