The River City Rascals (50-31) and the Southern Illinois Miners (48-33) both threatened with rallies, but it was the River City Rascals that eventually took advantage of them in a 5-3 win at T. R. Hughes Ballpark.

Steve Carrillo racked up three RBIs on one hit for the River City Rascals. He homered in the second inning.

The Southern Illinois Miners were led by a flawless day at the dish by Steve Marino, who went 2-2 against the River City Rascals' pitching. He singled in the second and sixth innings.

Patrick Crider recorded his sixth win of the year for the River City Rascals. Crider struck out one, walked one and gave up one hit.

Rick Teasley couldn't get it done on the mound for the Southern Illinois Miners, taking a loss. He lasted just 3 2/3 innings, walked two, struck out two, and allowed four runs.