The Joliet Slammers (22-28) beat the Southern Illinois Miners (31-19) 7-4 on Saturday at Silver Cross Field behind Nate Roberts, who went 2-4 and hit a home run.

The Southern Illinois Miners had no answer for David Kubiak, who kept runners off the basepaths in his appearance. The Southern Illinois Miners managed just one hit off of the the Joliet Slammers' pitcher, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out three during his 2 2/3 innings of work.

Miguel Ramirez pitched lights out for the Southern Illinois Miners. Ramirez gave up just one hit, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out three during his two innings of work.

Ryan Brockett was charged with his second loss of the year. He lasted just zero innings, walked none, struck out none, and allowed two runs.