Both the Southern Illinois Miners (33-16) and the River City Rascals (22-25) put runners aboard on Friday, but it was the Southern Illinois Miners that were able to take advantage, pulling out a 5-2 win at Rent One Park, Marion, IL.

Aaron Gates reached base three times in the game for the Southern Illinois Miners. He doubled in the first inning and singled in the seventh inning.

The Southern Illinois Miners couldn't get anything going as long as Joe Pavlovich was pitching. The Southern Illinois Miners managed just two hits off of the the River City Rascals' pitcher, who allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out four during his two innings of work.

Dan Ludwig improved to 6-1 on the year by picking up the win for the Southern Illinois Miners. He allowed two runs over six innings. He struck out three, walked one and surrendered eight hits.

Tim Koons couldn't get it done on the rubber for the River City Rascals, taking a loss. He lasted just six innings, walked two, struck out four, and allowed five runs.