Cannon Lester went 2-4, helping the Southern Illinois Miners (14-12) to an 8-3 victory over the Windy City ThunderBolts (9-18) on Saturday at Standard Bank Stadium.
He doubled in the fifth inning and singled in the sixth inning.Zach Aakhus was hot from the plate for the Windy City ThunderBolts. Aakhus went 2-4 and scored one run. He singled in the third inning and doubled in the ninth inning.
Travis Bradshaw got the win, running his season record to 1-0. He allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings. He struck out four, walked two and surrendered five hits.
Matt Wickswat (2-3) took the loss for the Windy City ThunderBolts. He allowed six runs in five innings, walked two and struck out two.