The Normal CornBelters (38-42) and the Rockford Aviators (30-50) both threatened with rallies, but it was the Normal CornBelters that eventually took advantage of them in a 3-2 win at The Corn Crib.

It was a good day at the plate for the Normal CornBelters' Patrick McKenna. McKenna went 2-3, drove in one and scored two runs. He homered in the second inning and singled in the seventh inning.

Jacob Liedka improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Normal CornBelters. He allowed two runs over seven innings. He struck out five, walked none and surrendered 10 hits.

Nick Cicio ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his sixth loss of the year. He lasted just seven innings, walked one, struck out three, and allowed three runs.