The Southern Illinois Miners (1-0) beat the River City Rascals (1-1) 5-3 on Thursday at T. R. Hughes Ballpark behind Niko Vasquez, who went 2-4 and hit a home run.

Miguel Ramirez brought the heat against the River City Rascals during his outing. The River City Rascals managed just one hit off of the the Southern Illinois Miners' pitcher, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out two during his two innings of work.

Victor Beriguete (0-1) took the loss for the River City Rascals. He lasted just one inning, walked none, struck out two, and allowed two runs.