The Southern Illinois Miners (60-36) beat the Lake Erie Crushers (52-43) 6-5 on Thursday at All Pro Freight Stadium behind Aaron Gates, who had two extra base hits.

Anderson Hidalgo racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Lake Erie Crushers. He homered in the sixth inning and singled in the seventh inning.

Miguel Ramirez got the win, running his season record to 10-4. He allowed two runs over five innings. He struck out four, walked one and surrendered four hits.

Ryan Connolly (2-1) took the loss for the Lake Erie Crushers. He lasted just five innings, walked none, struck out two, and allowed five runs.