The Southern Illinois Miners (40-26) beat the Normal CornBelters (31-34) 8-4 on Friday at The Corn Crib behind Ryan Cavan, who went 2-4.
He singled in the fifth and seventh innings.Mike Schwartz racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Normal CornBelters. He homered in the fifth inning.
Miguel Ramirez got the win, running his season record to 6-4. He allowed four runs over six innings. Ramirez struck out two, walked one and gave up six hits.
Cullen Babin ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his fifth loss of the year. He allowed six runs in 4 2/3 innings, walked two and struck out one.