Tre Porter went 1-2 and hit a home run, helping the West Virginia Miners (21-15) to an 8-7 victory over the Lafayette Aviators (20-18) on Friday at Loeb Stadium.

John Valente racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Lafayette Aviators. He tripled in the fourth inning.

Michael Syrett recorded his fifth win of the year for the West Virginia Miners. He allowed three runs over five innings. Syrett struck out three, walked three and gave up four hits.

Jack Bergren (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 1 2/3 innings, walked none, struck out none, and allowed five runs.