The Southern Illinois Miners (6-3) beat the Normal CornBelters (3-6) 9-3 on Sunday thanks to a three-run ninth inning.

The Southern Illinois Miners scored in the ninth on an RBI single by Francisco Rosario, , and a double by Alex De Leon.

Aaron Gates racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Southern Illinois Miners. He singled in the second inning and homered in the eighth inning.

The Southern Illinois Miners relied on Dan Ludwig to eat up innings en route to the win. Ludwig pitched six innings and allowed two earned runs, four hits and one walk while striking out three.

Mike Fish racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Normal CornBelters. He homered in the first inning and singled in the eighth inning.

Jake Negrete (0-2) took the loss for the Normal CornBelters. He lasted just six innings, walked one, struck out four, and allowed three runs.