Matt Jones went 2-3 and hit a home run, helping the Southern Illinois Miners (43-28) to a 4-2 victory over the Windy City ThunderBolts (25-45) on Thursday at Rent One Park, Marion, IL.
He singled in the fourth inning and homered in the eighth inning.Miguel Ramirez's 10 strikeouts helped the Southern Illinois Miners to the victory. Ramirez allowed two earned runs, three hits and one walk over 7 2/3 innings.
Michael Allen racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Windy City ThunderBolts. He homered in the eighth inning.
Hein Robb (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 3 2/3 innings, walked six, struck out two, and allowed three runs.