Will Block had two extra base hits, helping the Southern Illinois Miners (18-12) to a 6-3 victory over the Normal CornBelters (10-18) on Tuesday at Rent One Park, Marion, IL.

Darrin Tew improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Southern Illinois Miners. He allowed three runs over six innings. He struck out five, walked none and surrendered seven hits.

Jacob Liedka (1-2) was the game's losing pitcher. He allowed six runs in five innings, walked three and struck out seven.