Frank Martinez had four RBIs, helping the Southern Illinois Miners (47-30) to a 12-7 victory over the Rockford Aviators (32-45) on Tuesday at Aviator Stadium.
He singled in the fourth inning and homered in the eighth inning.Edgar Corcino put himself in scoring position with two extra-base hits for the Rockford Aviators. He doubled in the first inning and homered in the seventh inning.
Even though Miguel Ramirez allowed six runs over five innings he still recorded the victory, his eighth of the season. He struck out four, walked one and surrendered eight hits.
Tony Butler (0-1) took the loss for the Rockford Aviators. He allowed seven runs in 3 2/3 innings, walked eight and struck out five.