Tyler Tewell had three RBIs as the Gateway Grizzlies (3-3) took home a 3-2 victory over the Southern Illinois Miners (3-3) at Rent One Park, Marion, IL on Thursday.
He homered in the seventh inning.Trevor Richards handled the Southern Illinois Miners' lineup with ease, racking up eight strikeouts. Richards allowed one earned run, three hits and four walks over five innings.
Despite the loss, the Southern Illinois Miners' Jarett Miller dominated the Gateway Grizzlies' batters, giving up two runs and striking out nine.
Aaron Gates reached base three times in the game for the Southern Illinois Miners. He scored one run and had one RBI. He doubled in the fifth inning.
Jordan Wellander recorded his second win of the year for the Gateway Grizzlies. He struck out one, walked one and surrendered no hits.
Jake Cose (0-1) took the loss for the Southern Illinois Miners. He lasted just two innings, walked three, struck out two, and allowed one run.