Story by Narrative Science.

The Southern Illinois Miners (5-3) jumped out to an early lead on the Normal CornBelters (3-5) and captured an 11-5 victory on Friday at The Corn Crib.

Five runs in the first three innings allowed the Southern Illinois Miners to put the game away early.

A sacrifice fly by Alex De Leon and a fielder's choice during the first inning supplied the early offense for the Southern Illinois Miners.

Steve Marino racked up four RBIs on one hit for the Southern Illinois Miners. He homered in the eighth inning.

It was a good day at the plate for the Normal CornBelters' RJ Perucki. Perucki went 2-4, drove in one and scored one run. He homered in the seventh inning and singled in the eighth inning.

Josh Kimborowicz recorded his second win of the year for the Southern Illinois Miners. He allowed four runs over six innings. Kimborowicz struck out three, walked four and gave up six hits.

Michael Schweiss was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just five innings, walked four, struck out two, and allowed five runs.