Both the Southern Illinois Miners (39-21) and the Florence Freedom (28-32) put runners aboard on Sunday, but it was the Southern Illinois Miners that were able to take advantage, pulling out a 2-1 win at UC Health Stadium.
Jarett Miller allowed one earned run, six hits and one walk while striking out five over 6 2/3 innings of work.
The Southern Illinois Miners' lineup had no answer for Coleman Stephens. Stephens gave up just one hit, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out four during his 5 2/3 innings of work.
Ryan Brockett improved to 2-2 on the year by picking up the win for the Southern Illinois Miners. He struck out none, walked none and surrendered no hits.
Tony Vocca (3-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just two innings, walked one, struck out two, and allowed one run.