The Normal CornBelters (13-5) pounded the Rockford Aviators (2-15) on Thursday 7-1 at Aviator Stadium in eight innings.

The Normal CornBelters scored three runs in the seventh on an RBI single by Devin Thaut, a single by Keoni Manago, , , and.

Mike Schwartz reached base four times. He scored one run and had one RBI.

Ryan Demmin racked up nine strikeouts in the the Normal CornBelters win. Demmin allowed one earned run, seven hits and three walks over seven innings.

Seafth Howe ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his second loss of the year. He lasted just 3 2/3 innings, walked none, struck out four, and allowed three runs.