The Southern Illinois Miners (33-22) and the Washington Wild Things (21-33) both threatened with rallies, but it was the Southern Illinois Miners that eventually took advantage of them in a 4-2 win at Rent One Park, Marion, IL.

The Southern Illinois Miners held off the Washington Wild Things, as the Washington Wild Things were unable to overcome a four-run fourth inning deficit.

The Washington Wild Things scored on an RBI single by Tanner Leighton in the fifth inning and an RBI double by Rick Devereaux in the sixth inning. Still, the Washington Wild Things couldn't catch the Southern Illinois Miners.

Jason Ganek racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Southern Illinois Miners. He homered in the fourth inning.

Cody Hall picked up the win for the Southern Illinois Miners. Hall allowed two earned runs, eight hits and one walk while striking out three over eight innings of work.

Casey Barnes was charged with his fifth loss of the year. He lasted just six innings, walked one, struck out five, and allowed four runs.