The Southern Illinois Miners (43-31) pounded the Rockford RiverHawks (32-42) on Wednesday 8-2 at Rent One Park, Marion, IL.

The Southern Illinois Miners scored four runs in the fifth on an RBI single by Carlos Mendez, , an RBI single by Will Block, and an RBI single by Alvaro Ramirez.

Ramirez had a hot bat for the Southern Illinois Miners. Ramirez went 4-5, drove in one and scored one run.

Evan Button had a busy day at the plate, collecting two extra-base hits. He doubled in the second inning and homered in the fourth inning.

Shawn Gilblair improved to 9-4 on the year by picking up the win for the Southern Illinois Miners. He allowed two runs over six innings. Gilblair struck out six, walked four and gave up eight hits.

Kyle Lindquist couldn't get it done on the hill for the Rockford RiverHawks, taking a loss. He lasted just two innings, walked one, struck out none, and allowed four runs.