The Gateway Grizzlies (37-27) beat the Southern Illinois Miners (37-27) 11-5 on Saturday thanks to a five-run seventh inning.
Rogelio Noris pushed the Gateway Grizzlies ahead, in the seventh inning, and the lead lasted until the final out. With the score tied at three, Noris came to the plate and homered, scoring Jonathan Johnson.
Noris racked up two RBIs on three hits for the Gateway Grizzlies. He homered in the seventh inning and singled in the third and ninth innings.
JaVaun West got the win, running his season record to 3-2. West struck out two, walked one and gave up two hits.
Shawn Gilblair (7-4) took the loss for the Southern Illinois Miners. He allowed six runs in 6 2/3 innings, walked two and struck out three.