Niko Vasquez hit two home runs to carry the Southern Illinois Miners (51-35) to an 11-4 win over the Florence Freedom (38-47) at Rent One Park, Marion, IL.

The Southern Illinois Miners' bats came to life in the fifth inning. The Florence Freedom had no answer as the Southern Illinois Miners scored six runs. The Southern Illinois Miners scored in the fifth on , an RBI single by Matt Jones, a fielder's choice, a solo home run by Ryan Cavan, and a solo home run by Vasquez.

Miguel Ramirez got the win for the Southern Illinois Miners thanks to eight strikeouts. Ramirez allowed one earned run, six hits and two walks over seven innings.

Chris Cummins brought the heat against the Southern Illinois Miners during his outing. Cummins gave up just two hits, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out none during his 3 1/3 innings of work.

Jorge Marban (4-5) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 2 1/3 innings, walked six, struck out two, and allowed five runs.

Steve Marino, Aaron Gates, Cavan and Vasquez helped lead the Southern Illinois Miners. They combined for seven hits and seven RBIs.