David Hess did his part on the bump, but it wasn't enough to carry the West Virginia Miners (2-4) to a win on Sunday, as the West Virginia Miners fell to the Lorain County Ironmen (4-1) 3-1 at Linda K. Epling Stadium.

Hess baffled the Lorain County Ironmen, striking out 14 batters. The West Virginia Miners' pitcher tossed six innings of shutout ball and allowed only four hits.

Tyler Bires pushed the Lorain County Ironmen ahead, in the seventh inning, and the lead lasted until the final out. Zach Ratcliff reached on an error to get on base in the seventh. He then went from first to second on an RBI single by Rey Carrion.

Caleb Schillace handled the West Virginia Miners' lineup with ease, racking up five strikeouts. Schillace allowed one earned run on four hits and one walk over five innings.

Andrew Fanning recorded his first win of the year for the Lorain County Ironmen. Fanning struck out one, walked none and gave up two hits.

Jordan Pemble couldn't get it done on the hill for the West Virginia Miners, taking a loss. He lasted just one inning, walked none, struck out two, and allowed three runs.