The Chillicothe Paints (21-14) jumped on the West Virginia Miners (23-12) early on their way to a 5-4 win on Saturday at VA Memorial Stadium, scoring three runs in the first inning.

Mike Nadratowski helped the Chillicothe Paints pull ahead for the duration in the seventh inning. James Miglin doubled to start the seventh. He then went from second to third on a groundout by Vinnie Booker. Finally, Nadratowski came to the plate with the score tied at four in the seventh inning, and doubled, scoring Miglin.

Matt Fisher racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Chillicothe Paints. He homered in the first inning.

Keenan White improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Chillicothe Paints. He struck out none, walked one and surrendered no hits.

Kolin Stanley was charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just 6 2/3 innings, walked four, struck out two, and allowed five runs.