River City Rascals vs Southern Illinois Miners: 4-7
Gamelive VersionGates helps the Southern Illinois Miners down the River City Rascals 7-4
Story by Narrative Science.
Aaron Gates had two extra base hits, helping the Southern Illinois Miners (3-1) to a 7-4 victory over the River City Rascals (1-3) on Tuesday at Rent One Park, Marion, IL.
He doubled in the fifth and sixth innings.Fred Ford paced the River City Rascals at the plate. Ford went 2-4, drove in one and scored one run. He tripled in the third inning and singled in the ninth inning.
Rick Teasley got the win, running his season record to 1-0. He allowed four runs over six innings. Teasley struck out four, walked four and gave up five hits.
Marc Rutledge (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 1 1/3 innings, walked one, struck out one, and allowed three runs.
The Southern Illinois Miners were sparked by Michael Earley and Gates, who teamed up for four hits and five RBIs.
