Craig Massey had two extra base hits as the Southern Illinois Miners (2-1) took home a 6-4 victory over the Traverse City Beach Bums (1-2) at Rent One Park, Marion, IL on Sunday.
He doubled in the first inning and tripled in the third inning.Josh Kimborowicz struck out seven, paving the way for a the Southern Illinois Miners win. Kimborowicz allowed one earned run, three hits and one walk over six innings.
Steven Patterson racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Traverse City Beach Bums. He singled in the seventh inning and homered in the ninth inning.
Michael Shreves couldn't get it done on the hill for the Traverse City Beach Bums, taking a loss. He lasted just six innings, walked two, struck out three, and allowed four runs.
The Southern Illinois Miners were sparked by Massey and Toby DeMello, who teamed up for seven hits and four RBIs.