Matt Bywater struck out seven batters to lift the Southern Illinois Miners (47-25) to a 3-2 win over the Evansville Otters (46-26) at Bosse Field in 11 innings.

Trevor Walch allowed one earned run, three hits and four walks while striking out two over seven innings of work.

Scott Harkin recorded his first win of the year for the Southern Illinois Miners. He struck out two, walked none and surrendered no hits.

Edgar Lopez (1-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just two innings, walked none, struck out none, and allowed two runs.