The bats were busy at Linda K. Epling Stadium on Sunday, and when the dust cleared the West Virginia Miners (12-9) had an 11-9 win over the Butler BlueSox (12-10).

The two teams combined for 20 hits in the game.

Jordan Branz boosted his batting average thanks to a perfect 2-2 day at the plate to pace the West Virginia Miners. He tripled in the sixth inning and singled in the seventh inning.

Dalton Hoiles racked up three RBIs on one hit for the Butler BlueSox. He homered in the sixth inning.

Even though Clyde Yoder allowed five runs over 5 2/3 innings he still recorded the victory, his second of the season. He struck out five, walked three and surrendered four hits.

David Lemasters ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He allowed seven runs in five innings, walked three and struck out one.