The Normal CornBelters (23-46) didn't stand a chance on Thursday, as the Southern Illinois Miners (40-29) captured a blowout 8-1 win at Rent One Park, Marion, IL.

The Southern Illinois Miners scored three runs in the seventh on an error, an RBI single by Chad Maddox, and a groundout by Ken Gregory.

Maddox racked up three RBIs on three hits for the Southern Illinois Miners.

Shawn Gilblair picked up the win for the Southern Illinois Miners. Gilblair pitched seven innings and allowed one earned run, nine hits and one walk while striking out five.

Jacob Liedka (2-8) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just six innings, walked one, struck out four, and allowed five runs.