The Southern Illinois Miners (27-22) beat the Gateway Grizzlies (33-17) 5-3 on Friday at GCS Ballpark behind Aaron Gates, who knocked in three runs.
He homered in the fourth inning.Ben Waldrip had a hot bat for the Gateway Grizzlies. Waldrip went 1-4, drove in one and scored one run. He homered in the second inning.
Rick Teasley recorded his sixth win of the year for the Southern Illinois Miners. He allowed three runs over six innings. He struck out eight, walked three and surrendered seven hits.
Tyler Thompson couldn't get it done on the hill for the Gateway Grizzlies, taking a loss. He lasted just seven innings, walked two, struck out five, and allowed five runs.