The West Virginia Miners (32-17) pounded the Butler Blue Sox (28-23) on Saturday 14-4 at Linda K. Epling Stadium.

The West Virginia Miners scored four runs in the seventh on a fielder's choice, a sacrifice fly by Bradley Strong, a wild pitch, an RBI single by Alex De La Rosa, and an RBI single by De La Rosa.

The game was back-and-forth heading into the fourth, with five lead changes.

Luke Meeteer racked up two RBIs on three hits for the West Virginia Miners.

The West Virginia Miners got the win thanks in large part to Joe Candelmo's dominant, six-strikeout performance. Candelmo allowed one earned run on four hits and two walks over 5 2/3 innings.

Joey Hoelzel was charged with his third loss of the year. He allowed seven runs in 3 2/3 innings, walked two and struck out two.