An excellent effort by Rick Teasley hoisted the Southern Illinois Miners (24-12) to a 4-1 win over the Evansville Otters (22-16) on Friday at Rent One Park, Marion, IL.
Teasley kept the Evansville Otters off the board during his eight innings of work. Teasley struck out six and allowed two walks and three hits.
Aaron Gates delivered a clutch walk off the bench in the one. His pinch-hit was the key moment in the Southern Illinois Miners' three-run win.
With the game scoreless in the first inning.
Gates reached base three times.
Preston Olson (1-1) took the loss for the Evansville Otters. He lasted just seven innings, walked three, struck out seven, and allowed four runs.