Kaeo Aliviado went 2-3 as the West Virginia Miners (24-14) took home a 5-3 victory over the Richmond RiverRats (14-24) at Linda K. Epling Stadium on Tuesday.

The Richmond RiverRats' lineup had no answer for Rolando Celis. Celis held the Richmond RiverRats hitless over 3 1/3 innings, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out six.

Jacob Bosiokovic had a busy day at the plate, collecting two extra-base hits. He doubled in the second and sixth innings.

Ryan Perez improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the West Virginia Miners. He allowed three runs over 5 2/3 innings. Perez struck out four, walked three and gave up five hits.

Michael Chiaro couldn't get it done on the mound for the Richmond RiverRats, taking a loss. He lasted just six innings, walked two, struck out three, and allowed four runs.