Story by Narrative Science.

The Moose Jaw Miller Express (17-19) shut the door early on the Melville Millionaires (19-15), capturing an 8-2 victory on Monday at Pirie Field.

With seven runs in the first three innings, the Moose Jaw Miller Express left no doubt about the eventual outcome.

An error, an RBI single by Matt Kirk, an RBI single by Matt Benn, a two-run single by Benn, and a two-run single by Benn during the first inning and a two-run home run by Miles Hunter in the second inning fueled the Moose Jaw Miller Express' offense early.

The Moose Jaw Miller Express scored five runs in the first inning to build an early lead.

Michael Corso had three extra-base hits for the Moose Jaw Miller Express.

A bright spot for the Melville Millionaires in the defeat was Nathan Kirby, who allowed only one run while striking out six.

Hunter Johnson recorded his second win of the year for the Moose Jaw Miller Express. He allowed two runs over seven innings. Johnson struck out three, walked two and gave up nine hits.

Curtis Johnson (0-2) took the loss for the Melville Millionaires. He allowed seven runs in 1 1/3 innings, walked one and struck out one.

The Moose Jaw Miller Express were sparked by Hunter and Corso, who teamed up for five hits and three RBIs.