The West Virginia Miners (23-17) and the Butler BlueSox (19-22) each put runners in scoring position on Friday, but the West Virginia Miners capitalized on more RBI opportunities, pulling out a 3-2 win at Linda K. Epling Stadium.

The fact that the West Virginia Miners grouped all of their runs into the third inning helped them take advantage of their hits.

Dan Ward was hot from the plate for the West Virginia Miners. Ward went 2-4, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the first inning and doubled in the third inning.

Michael Syrett improved to 6-0 on the year by picking up the win for the West Virginia Miners. He allowed two runs over six innings. Syrett struck out two, walked two and gave up seven hits.

Pavin Parks (6-1) took the loss for the Butler BlueSox. He lasted just five innings, walked four, struck out three, and allowed three runs.