Corey MacDonald kept the Joliet Slammers (4-4) off the board during his six innings of work and the Normal CornBelters (3-5) beat the Joliet Slammers, 5-0.

MacDonald struck out seven and allowed three walks and four hits.

Mike Schwartz racked up three RBIs on three hits for the Normal CornBelters. He homered in the third inning, doubled in the fifth inning, and singled in the seventh inning.

Adam Giacalone went a perfect 3-3 at the plate for the Joliet Slammers. He singled in the second, sixth, and eighth innings.

Matt Dillon (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just six innings, walked five, struck out none, and allowed five runs.