Rob Blanc held the Joliet Slammers (22-33) scoreless for six innings to boost the Normal CornBelters (32-23) to a 5-0 victory.

Blanc allowed one hit, three walks and struck out two.

The Normal CornBelters were led by Richard Lucas's hitting. Lucas went 2-4, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the fifth inning and homered in the seventh inning.

Adam Panayotovich (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 5 2/3 innings, walked four, struck out two, and allowed four runs.