The Joliet Slammers (30-25) had a tough outing on Tuesday, as the Southern Illinois Miners (38-17) dominated in a 9-2 win at Silver Cross Field.

The Southern Illinois Miners scored two runs in the eighth on the Southern Illinois Miners scored in the eighth on an RBI double by Shane Kennedy and a wild pitch.

Nolan Earley put himself in scoring position with two extra-base hits for the Southern Illinois Miners. He doubled in the second inning and homered in the fourth inning.

Rick Teasley picked up the win for the Southern Illinois Miners. Teasley pitched eight innings and allowed one earned run, nine hits and one walk while striking out two.

Shane Bryant (2-2) was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed six runs in 4 2/3 innings, walked three and struck out three.

Earley, Francisco Rosario and Kennedy helped lead the Southern Illinois Miners. They combined for seven hits and four RBIs.