An outstanding effort by Mike Finnigan carried the West Virginia Miners (17-8) to a 9-0 win over the Lorain County Ironmen on Tuesday at Linda K. Epling Stadium.

The West Virginia Miners got the win thanks in large part to Finnigan's dominant, nine-strikeout performance. The West Virginia Miners' pitcher tossed seven innings of shutout ball and allowed only four hits.

The West Virginia Miners' bats came to life in the first inning. In the inning the West Virginia Miners scored five runs.

Tony Naso ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his fourth loss of the year. He allowed six runs in four innings, walked four and struck out four.

Clayton Prestridge, Joesph Williams and Bradley Strong helped lead the West Virginia Miners. They combined for six hits and two RBIs.