Will Blalock held the Chillicothe Paints (11-7) scoreless for six innings to boost the West Virginia Miners (13-5) to a 6-3 victory.

Blalock allowed four hits, three walks and struck out four.

The West Virginia Miners scored three runs in the first inning to build an early lead.

Bradley Strong got a hit in each of his four at bats. He singled in the first, second, fifth, and seventh innings.

Will Nimke (1-2) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just six innings, walked three, struck out two, and allowed four runs.

The West Virginia Miners were sparked by Joesph Williams and Strong, who teamed up for six hits and three RBIs.